Ashdrabad
Sprawling across a hill of blazing-hot sand, is one of the most incredible and wondrous cities in all of the world: the great desert metropolis of Ashdrabad , the City of Trade. Ashdrabad is a city of organized chaos where cash is king and commerce is the highest god.
From its early beginnings as the Golden City, Ashdrabad was rich in natural resources and is located between two strands of the Ossiarch River.
The metropolis of Ashdrabad is the home to many bazaars and fairs that sell anything one might desire. Two notable permanent markets within the city are the Peculiar Emporium and the Nightstalls.
History
Ashdra, after leading her people against an insurmountable force, established a seat of power for the newly established federation. This seat of power was her own hometown which upon her death was renamed into Ashdrabad. This quickly grew into a sprawling metropolis known as the City of Trade, since it is know that no matter what you are looking for, it can be bought in Ashdrabad. It has become a common saying that if you cant find something, someone may tell you in jest to go look in Ashdrabad.Geography
Ashdrabad overlooks the northern Ossiarch Delta from a sandy promontory above a series of black, glass-like cliffs called the Obsidian Wall. Beneath the cliffs, a flat stretch of ground extends all the way to the sea. Ashdrabad is surrounded by 40-foot-high sandstone walls, topped by ramparts and interspersed with crenelated towers.City Districts
The city is divided into five separate areas: Dawn Gate, Oldtown, Inner City, Lower City, and Twilight Gate. Three more smaller communities shelter in the shade of the city's tall walls, including Dog Town, which huddles around the Dawn Gate, the Daystalls, located outside of the Serpent Gate, and the Sprawl near the Twilight Gate. A fourth community outside of Ashdrabad's walls, Castle Clarion, is located just south and east of the Sprawl and has attracted neighbors and a few shops. The River Scorpion wends its way through part of the city, passing through the Serpent Gate, and exiting into the Sprawl.Government
As they control much of the trade within the anarchic city, the Eternal League are the de facto rulers of Ashdrabad. They reside within several shining buildings near the city center, the entrance to which is blocked by the Zouave Guards, their personal guards. While the Great Sultan maintains control over the city of Ashdrabad, day-to-day business and governance are left to Pactbrokers of the Eternal League.Assets
Tavern: The Wandering Baroness
Owner: Findelye Wervanion
In a market district. The street outside is adjacent to a large home and is full of market stalls. The tavern is a timber and brick two-storey building, with an orange shingled roof and a small vegetable garden. A number of hunting trophies line the walls. It contains an inviting hearth and a poker table. Blacksmith: Hammer & Breastplate
Owner: Aleida Caskbow
In a small alley. The street outside is unusually full of carriages. The blacksmith is a adobe two-storey building, with large windows and a koi pond. It contains a beautiful oak countertop and fine weaponry hanging from poles stretched between the walls. Alchemist: Toil and Secrets
Owner: Falk Drake
In a civic quarter. The street outside has a pickpocket looking for marks. Someone has glued a platinum piece to the ground with sovereign glue. The alchemist is a timber framed and sprawling single storey building, with a red tile roof and overgrown hedges. It contains well-stocked workshop and glass beads cover the doorway. Jeweler: Dayereth's Decoration
Owner: Dayereth Sylvaranth
In a civic quarter. The street outside is covered in fallen leaves. The jeweler is a log tower, with a yellow tile roof and finely-crafted furniture. It contains a set of gold scales and several framed paintings of necklaces. Enchanter: Madame's Watcher
Owner: Beatrix Writingham
In a market quarter. The street outside is next to a grand hall. The enchanter is a wooden simple building, with a gray shingled roof and shuttered windows. It contains a high vaulted ceiling and a table with arcane symbols and candles on it. General Store: Mahann's
Owner: Mahann Ossiarch
In a temple district. The street outside is shaded by large trees. Giggling is often heard from nearby windows. The general store is a plaster and wood framed single storey building, with a small fenced yard and a large cellar. It contains a large brass countertop and a full suit of armor holding some specialty items.
Owner: Findelye Wervanion
In a market district. The street outside is adjacent to a large home and is full of market stalls. The tavern is a timber and brick two-storey building, with an orange shingled roof and a small vegetable garden. A number of hunting trophies line the walls. It contains an inviting hearth and a poker table. Blacksmith: Hammer & Breastplate
Owner: Aleida Caskbow
In a small alley. The street outside is unusually full of carriages. The blacksmith is a adobe two-storey building, with large windows and a koi pond. It contains a beautiful oak countertop and fine weaponry hanging from poles stretched between the walls. Alchemist: Toil and Secrets
Owner: Falk Drake
In a civic quarter. The street outside has a pickpocket looking for marks. Someone has glued a platinum piece to the ground with sovereign glue. The alchemist is a timber framed and sprawling single storey building, with a red tile roof and overgrown hedges. It contains well-stocked workshop and glass beads cover the doorway. Jeweler: Dayereth's Decoration
Owner: Dayereth Sylvaranth
In a civic quarter. The street outside is covered in fallen leaves. The jeweler is a log tower, with a yellow tile roof and finely-crafted furniture. It contains a set of gold scales and several framed paintings of necklaces. Enchanter: Madame's Watcher
Owner: Beatrix Writingham
In a market quarter. The street outside is next to a grand hall. The enchanter is a wooden simple building, with a gray shingled roof and shuttered windows. It contains a high vaulted ceiling and a table with arcane symbols and candles on it. General Store: Mahann's
Owner: Mahann Ossiarch
In a temple district. The street outside is shaded by large trees. Giggling is often heard from nearby windows. The general store is a plaster and wood framed single storey building, with a small fenced yard and a large cellar. It contains a large brass countertop and a full suit of armor holding some specialty items.
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Ashdrabad
Type
Metropolis
Population
212,300
Inhabitant Demonym
Ashdrabadian
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