Aspenshield Geography

The Aspenshield, as the city is named, forms three concentric rings, each one diminishing in size as it spreads toward the centre of the city. The outer ring is called Aspenwall, the inner ring is called Aspenguard, and the final ring is called Aspenshade. The forest outside the Aspenwall is thick and difficult to traverse, if one is not familiar with the terrain. A single path leads into Aspenshield and is heavily guarded by scouts, archers, and guards along the trail heading into the city. At the gates is a magically blocked portcullis of vines, leaves, and branches and can be lowered and locked in a matter of seconds. The interior of Aspenshield is carpeted with a fine mossy grass in most sections, with paths at random intervals connecting different sections. Parks, hillocks, ponds, and quiet gathering places can be found throughout Aspenshield, and the citizens make great use of them. Towering above the ground-level houses are the six spires of crystal, that make up the crystal mines of the city. In the far end is the owl rookery, which can be seen from anywhere in the city.