The Southern Crux

The Southern Crux, or Socrux as the locals say, as always had steady business for merchants and travelers alike. In the years following the Trojan War however, with the landmass of Greece slowly and subtly growing- Socrux has seen an influx of traffic and their population increasing as well. It is the nearest lodgings outside of Athens.

Name	Owner(s) / Proprietor(s)	Description / Notes
Public Stables		A small stable is available here to hold a dozen or so beasts of burden. Most of the open area are for simple traders and vendors hoping to unload their many goods.
Socrux Registry
The Gold Leaf Tavern	Vyanna Goldleaf	One of two taverns in Socrux, no lodgings here however, the Gold Leaf has a wider variety of drinks and food. The real reason for its popularity is for its 'secret' fighting pit known as The Gilded Ring.
Socrux Trading Post	Ludon Bonesnap	Largest 'general' shop in Socrux, run by Ludon Bonesnap- a gentlemenly half-orc
Olympic Offerings	Olivia Mettin	Though mostly a herbalist and alchemist's shop, also has a surprising collection of common offerings to the gods and spell components. Run by the elderly human matron Olivia Mettin.
Hermes' Cafe
Greek Market
Legionnaire's Shop
Distinct Delicates
Mystic Assist	Terrin Vemmo	A newly opened shop of simple magic items and magical remedies. Run by young human man, Terrin Vemmo.
Public Bath		Simple restroom stalls and two medium bathing pools
Herculean Barbeque
Traveler's Service & Shop
Guard's Post		Often vacant, these simple quarters are reserved for the sentries of Athens when they are dispatched to the outpost.
The Highwayman	Hestus Rex	See here.
The Trojan's Horse
Vacant
Tycho's Tinker Shop & Services
Lizard's Lounge
Shrine to Hermes		A shrine to the travel and commerce god Hermes, people can pray and provide offerings here to other Olympic Gods as well
Stonebeard Masonry
Vacant
Pita Pit		Quick rations focused on mobility over content.
The House of Dawn
Trophy Home

Demographics

A simple yet charming trading outpost, majority of population and store owners are humans but hearts are open to all with coin. Mostly simple traders and shops, though a handful of skilled artisans can be found in Socrux.

Government

There is no real established government, as Athens' lists the Southern Crux as under their protection and jurisdiction though guards infrequently are posted here, a number of the tenured shop owners run a small council to manage the outpost's needs when they arise.

Defences

A handful of retired adventurers, mercenaries, and shop owners have emergency defenses set up but no true organized guard.

Industry & Trade

Merchant's, traders, and travelers keep this outpost alive.  Mostly simple farmers and trappers offer small pelts and basic foodstuffs, a number of specialty shops in town manage to thrive despite either rare and/or expensive goods.

Infrastructure

A natural road carved into a small series of rocky hills, the Southern Crux is naturally protected from the heat and wind, a number of the main established buildings have been carved into the rock or build in or around them.  Near the center of the clearing on the property of the Highwayman, an ancient olive tree grows and houses the inn's tavern.

Tourism

The Gold Leaf Tavern - the only other tavern in Socrux, but has a wider selection of drinks. A not well-kept secret is that in the basement of the tavern the family runs a fighting pit known as the The Gilded Ring.
The Highwayman - the only inn within the Southern Crux, their tavern is built both into and within an ancient olive tree, without damaging nor harming it. Run and owned by Hestus Rex.

Architecture

Mostly white stone homes are carved into the rocky hills in and around Socrux, simple huts and tents are scattered throughout the southern hills of the outpost for those not wealthy enough to afford a more permanent shelter.

Alternative Name(s)

Socrux, The Crux

Type

Trade post

Population

265