Stougheller (Stow-heller)
Overview
Stougheller is the key to trade on Easter Qezun. Sitting firmly in the Grasping Mire, a swampy wetland, Stougheller is built upon the delta. The reason it makes an ideal port is twofold; Firstly most of Eastern Qezun is rocky cliffside, with little egress for water or deep water bays. Second, the many converging rivers, sheltered deep water, and low land position make Stougheller ideal. Stougheller is a canal city, perched on both sides of a large river that meets the cold ocean. Extending out from the city into the ocean sit many large docks, and ships of all size populate them. Half the ships are "Ice Runners" that run along the Southern side of Qezun to reach Southeast Galui, usually coming from Southwest Iudossos. Stougheller is a halfway port for that reason, and many ships stop here to resupply.Layout
Mangrove Hill
Mangrove Hill is the walled royal and upper class part of Stougheller. It is reputed for being fairly dry, which is a luxury in Stougheller. It sits on the Northeastern side of the river. Stougheller Manor - This is where the Duke of Stougheller resides. It sits in the middle of a town square, and is made of grey stone. A simple two-story manor house, it boasts much finery inside, and has a simple portrayal on the outside. Cartagia Family Shipping - The home office for the Cartagia shipping company. The Cartagia family live North of Urungal, but have invested in a shipping company in Stougheller. It seems to be quite profitable. Inns - Lonely Lilly: The Lonely Lilly tavern is a booming inn on Mangrove Hill. Called the lonely lilly due to the rarity of distinguished places to stay in Stougheller; the inn lives up it's name and is quite picturesque. Temples - Sunkeeper's Temple: The only temple in Stougheller, the largely dillapidated structure is dedicated to Pelor, the Dawnfather. Made of moldering wood, this building was once of fine make. A large hole in the roof betrays it's lack of use, and though the rubble has cleared, many of the pews sit wet and moldy. The priest of Pelor lives here and maintains what he can on the meager tithes collected, however little faithful remain in Stougheller. The Priest of Pelor is a man by the name of Pellen Rovar, an older human with greying, closer cropped hair. He has a short beard borering the edge of his jaw and spectacles on his crooked nose. Pellen is of the opinion that Pelor is the only god of hope around here, however the true god of the Grasping Mire is stagnation. Graveyard -Canal District
The Canals branch off from the Southwestern side of the river and grow into a tangle of buildings and houses. Inns - The Hearty Hearth: Canal Street Resthouse: Cartographer - Swamphoppers: The now out of business mapmaker, Swamphoppers is the home of a generation of Halfling mapmakers. The second floor is a spacious apartment where three to four generations of Swamphoppers live at one time. Bars - Cobbler - Tailor - Smith - Butcher - General Goods Store - Baker - Graveyard - Gambling Houses - The Platinum House - Assassin Guild - The Obsidian Cabal's Headquarters - Drug Smuggler and Production - The Pardoning Warehouse/Safehouse - The River Rats Gang Warehouse - River Rats Cookhouse -Mariner's Promenade
This district is a straight line of buildings and walkways centered along a wide canal. As part of the Stougheller Revitilization Project, the previous buildings and warehouses were demolished, the canal expanded, and everything was rebuilt. Many wealthy merchants who lost business with Caldion were incentivized to set up shop. This has posed a problem for many Stougheller locals who could not afford to move their business to this new district. Warehouses - Storefronts - Millstone Brewery: Homesteader's Bounty: A foodstuffs store connected to a warehouse. They sell exotics foodstuffs from overseas. Silken Touch: A fine clothing establishment ran by a rotund human man named Kent Taggard. Navigator's Boon: A very nice map shop. Ruby may notice some inaccuracies in them. Elegant Tastes: A fine art store Grimmaund's Auction House: Auction House Vemebre's Furnishings: Owned by a human carpenter named Dorleck Vemebre Inns - Captain's Pride: A very high cost inn that caters to wealthy traders and merchants. Expect Fine Wines, Spirits, Seafood, and foods from various places accross the world (Sheng Brotherhood, Thudaeric Hegemony, Tabaxi Tribes). Courier Service - Bariman's Momentary Missives:Stougheller Bay
Stougheller has a deep-water port in spite of the fact that the city is built around a river mouth. The docks extend far out into the sea to his deep water.
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