Averos (Ave-Er-Ohs)
Averos is the oldest human settlement on the continent of Ioun. Settled over millennium ago, when the first humans sailed across the Whistvale Sea, the now grand walled city houses well over a hundred thousand residents. Bustling streets and rich with history many folk seek their fortune in Averos. The King of Averos, Rucard Torren II, enforces the rule of law with a heavy hand within his walls. The city itself acts as the epicenter of trade for the whole region, despite its remote nature compared to some more central cities.
Demographics
The majority population is human, like most of the cities in Westvallen.
Dwarves make up a large minority of the population as well. They tend to be found in the Iron Quarter.
Lastly you have the fey races, such as Elves or halflings which are viewed with much mistrust by the rest of the races. They are treated quite poorly within the walls of the city and do not often find lodging beyond the Mud District.
Dwarves make up a large minority of the population as well. They tend to be found in the Iron Quarter.
Lastly you have the fey races, such as Elves or halflings which are viewed with much mistrust by the rest of the races. They are treated quite poorly within the walls of the city and do not often find lodging beyond the Mud District.
Government
Ruled by the King, he enforces his rule with an iron fist. The guards of Averos carry out the everyday whims of their king, the noble of the area or their commanding officer. On special occasions the mysterious Seer's will make an appearance, but this is a rarity.
The King has a court which control the various subsections of the city and surrounding territories. Additionally the king employs Vyldar Silverspine, an elven mage who also serves as the commander of the Seer's and is known to be quite cruel.
The King has a court which control the various subsections of the city and surrounding territories. Additionally the king employs Vyldar Silverspine, an elven mage who also serves as the commander of the Seer's and is known to be quite cruel.
Districts
The Mud District: The impoverished and undesirables find themselves in the squalor of this dilapidated corner of the city, rife with crime and disease, it is the most heavily patrolled by the city guard.
The Iron Quarter: Comprises the main industrial portion of the city including the dockyard and ironworks.
Hightown: Where the wealthy live and most go to indulge in their vices. Hightown is the most central location in the city and the nobles of Averos all have their lodgings here.
Cobblestreet: A primary lane leading from the mud district all the way to hightown, this sprawling street winds all throughout the city and many vendors and taverns use this high traffic to their advantage.
Sunstained Castle: The castle of the Rucard Torren II and his ancestors.
The Iron Quarter: Comprises the main industrial portion of the city including the dockyard and ironworks.
Hightown: Where the wealthy live and most go to indulge in their vices. Hightown is the most central location in the city and the nobles of Averos all have their lodgings here.
Cobblestreet: A primary lane leading from the mud district all the way to hightown, this sprawling street winds all throughout the city and many vendors and taverns use this high traffic to their advantage.
Sunstained Castle: The castle of the Rucard Torren II and his ancestors.
Founding Date
601 BE
Founders
Alternative Name(s)
The Capital, Clifftop City, House of Secrets
Type
Capital
Population
120,000
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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