Asterleigh

Founded centuries ago as a key port for the dwarves to move their goods to other kingdoms, this city is constructed of cyclopean stones that are meant to strike awe into visitors. An ancient conclave of Gnomes have created a center of learning and compilation here, and the city's human population has been growing slightly during the recent years because of trade.

Population: 92,000

Demographics:

Dwarf, 72%

Elf, 4%

Gnome, 2%

Halfling, <1%

Human, 4%

Tiefling, 7%

Dragonborn, 7%

Goblin, 2%

Goliath, 1%

Orc, <1%

Firbolg, <1%

Government: Oligarchy, Monarchy - Chief Clan Leader

Economy: Shipping metals and stone to other cities and regions keeps the economy strong. However, quarrels among the clans stunt innovation. Imports: Wheat, Beef, Textiles, Spices, Ale Exports: Steel, Iron, Copper, Limestone, Slate, Ale, Gemstones, Rubies, Granite, Marble, Coal, Gold, Silver

Businesses of note: Ironfoot Brewery, Grimtooth Steel Foundry, Stronghammer Quarry and Shipping, The Hammer and Anvil Tavern, Cloven Stone Inn, Dragonscale Jewelers

Attractions :

Cloven Stone Inn - An impossibly old inn known throughout the land for its friendly atmosphere and warm honey mead.

Hammerfist's Anvil - The enormous anvil used by one of the town's founders, Garrick Hammerfist, almost 1000 years ago. It is now located in one of the city squares.

The Wreck of the Sheer Lance - A famous warship that sank not far from port.

Dragonbridge Crossing - the Bridge crossing the river on the east side of the city is made entirely of dwarven steel infused with dragon bone. It is a marvel for the ages.

The Forge-temple of Moradin, the Allfather of dwarves. This temple is actually a replica of the true temple, built stone for stone. The true forge-temple is located underneath the mountains to the west of Asterleigh, in a dwarven stronghold and mine.

Shrine of Kol Korran, God of trade and wealth

Shrine of Kiri-Joleth, god of honor and war

Forge of the Eight Mighty Dwarf Lords - A great Forge underneath the center of the city. The warmth from this forge brings heat to the entire city during the cold winters of Dhashmiir.