Essillion

Essillion is one of two major Human cities still left on Starhelm, the other being Avandar. It is the older of the two and holds to deep tradition and history. Carved into the mountain hollow on the northern part of the Barrier Guard, the mines of Essillion were gifted by the Dwarves to the Humans over 1400 years ago. The city of Essillion has grown eastward from the mines, even extending to the eastern side of the hollow. Many farms dot the countryside as well as some beyond the mountains that feed the city and the surrounding villages. Patrols from Essillion ensure that the surrounding lands are well protected. In addition, the fair friends Essillion enjoys include the Dwarves and Halflings from ages past and the Elves of Aspenshield. The city of Hollow’s Point protects the northern villages as much as Essillion does by virtue of their mercenary army. The people of Essillion are relatively happy and secure in their mountain home. They enjoy the riches of the mines that make up the entire western side of their city. Gold, silver, iron, rare gems, and most notably Kingsmetal (electrum), which is not found in most other places on Starhelm.