Zehanta, the Robust City (zuh-HAN-ta)

Demographics

mixed human and elf. with an influx of Dwarven refugees ten years ago.

Government

Ruled by a Senate of aristocrats with an Emperor overseeing them. Co-sitting to the Emperor is the goddess Sek.

Districts

Bridge Ward, Feyfair Farthing, Goldenfair Borough, Greater Ashpool District, Hell-hound's Ward, Highbell District, Hydra's District, Lion's Ward, Market Delve, Old Market, Archwood Village, Palace Ward, Rogue's Market, Scholar's Farthing, Sunken Docks, Well Market, Herald's Market

Points of interest

Bridge Ward Notable Places: The Hydra and Unicorn: A modest commoner's inn, said to be haunted by the ghost of a sphinx. (Tabaxi bard runs it) The Troll's Bridge: A wooden bridge spans a small stream. It seems perfectly normal, but neither goat nor any other animal will willingly cross over it.
Feybrook Ward Notable Places: Hammerfall’s Pottery: The workshop of a male dwarf potter named Berbrek Hammerfall, who is rumored to be quarrying clay from the necropolis. The Flying Sage: A neglected elven tavern, kept by a Tortle named Lanka Milkrudd. The Theatre of Dreams: A two-storey half-timbered theatre, said to be built upon the ground where a noble was betrayed and murdered.
Hell-hound's Ward Notable Places: The Devil's Gallows: It is said that every thief and murderer condemned to these gallows whispers a dark secret or betrayal in the moment before they die. The Pool of Radiance: A small pool of water, which glows with a flickering blue light. It is said to be haunted by a malevolent spirit, waiting for a worthy creature to possess. The local townsfolk avoid it.
Scholar's Farthing Notable Places: The Bloody Sword: A heroic adventurer's tavern, decorated with stone gargoyles. The Academy of Sorcerous Study: A small school of witches and wizards, said to be haunted by the ghost of an arch-wizard. A menhir of polished stone, placed to honor Lady Cecie. Founder of Zehanta.
Greater Ashpool District Notable Places: The Theatre of Anthes: A two-storey theater of stone walls, home of a troupe of illusionist-dancers. Joycie's Woodwork: The workshop of a female human woodcarver named Joycie, who is rumored to be a spy of the (xxxSea-Town-Went-Darkxxx). The Beggar and Scroll: A grand commoner's inn, decorated with stained glass windows. Ran by a tressym Lashpaw.
Feyfair Farthing Notable Places: The Garden of Statues: An overgrown garden filled with weirdly life-like stone statues. It is said that a medusa's lair lies somewhere within the hedge labyrinth. An obelisk of polished agate, placed to mark the Battle of the Vale of Mist.
Highbell District Notable Places: The Shrine of Xiorrait, the Warm-hearted: A stone statue of Xiorrait, the Warm-hearted, God of Grave, surrounded by an old, neglected graveyard. The Oculus of Night: A dome with a circular opening at its center, supported by a ring of caryatid columns. The sky seen through the oculus is perpetually dark, marked by strange constellations of stars. The Shrine of Sek, Goddess of Healing and Suffering: A stone lantern enshrining the flame of Sek, Goddess of Healing and Suffering, said to bestow favor to those who leave an offering.
Hydra's District Notable Places: The Explorers Guild House: A grand stone-walled building, once an inn house. It is said to be built atop an enchanted vault, which contains a hoard of gold and gemstones. The Asylum: A two-storey stone-walled building, filled with the madmen and lunatics of the town. The Guildhall: A large building of half-timbered walls, once an aristocrat's manor. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds.
Sunken Docks Notable Places: Gysby's Smithy: The workshop of a male human blacksmith named Riffolk Gysby, who was once the best weaponsmith in the empire. The Theatre of Courtesan: A large half-timbered theatre, said to be double for a brothel.
Archwood Village Notable Places: The Guildhall: An impressive building of stone walls, decorated with brightly dyed pennons. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds.
Palace Ward Notable Places: The Pavilion of Tears: A grand timber and brick theatre, home of a female human named Alil Arlyn and her trained chimera.
Goldenfair Borough Notable Places: The Silver House: A large stone-walled theatre, known for its dark dwarven tragedies.
Lion's Ward Notable Places: The Courthouse: A large timber and brick building, filled with pompous magistrates and advocates. Warder's Woodwork: A modest woodcarver's workshop, built around a large rowan tree. The Azure Tankard: A fanciful dwarven tavern, entirely managed by earth elementals.

Type

Capital

Population

180,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Zehantanites

Additional Rulers/Owners

• Sek, Lady of Healing and Suffering