Tahyrst

Population: Approximately 7900; mixed dwarf and gnome.
Government: Tahyrst is ruled by a queen, the Dwarvish lady Cori.
Notable Places:

• The Shrine of Amtach: A stone statue of Amtach, God of Destruction, surrounded by a ring of broken columns.
• The Golden Goblet: A grand adventurer's tavern, which seems to be bigger on the inside than on the outside.
• A spire of polished stone, placed to mark the Battle of Corrupt Lances.

High Market
Located on the NW side of the city, carved into the side of the mountain. This is a wealthy market with many more expensive and rare wares for trade than other places in town. Many Merchants live in the Borough just to the south.

Merchant's Borough
Located on the west side of the city, this is a fairly wealthy and maintained area. The houses are sizable, though not necessarily large. Many merchants live here. There are no shops in this district.
Notable Places:

• The Shrine of Mara: A stone niche enshrining an idol of Mara, Goddess of Animals, said to bestow favor to those who leave an offering.
• The Stone Dragon: A colossal petrified dragon stands over the street. It is said that the dragon will be made flesh again if any descendant of the wizard who imprisoned it passes by without leaving a coin.
• The Fox's Hall: A beautifully scultped dwarven inn, decorated with dungeon doors.

Mere Borough
Located on the SE side of the city, it is nice but not expensive. There is little wealth disparity in this town and most people are willing to help one another out. Mainly filled with houses there are one or two shops scattered in this district.
Notable Places:

• Seli's Forge: A neglected blacksmith's workshop, built within the walls of an old iron tower.
• Luadha's Carvings: A neglected woodcarver's workshop, built around a large hawthorn tree.

Old Goldenscepter District
This district is located in the NE side of the city. It is similar to the Merchant's Borough in architecture, but many of the buildings are instead administrative offices and soldier housing.
Notable Places:

• The Silver Odeum: A grand half-timbered theatre, said to be built upon the ground where a sidhe noble was betrayed and murdered.
• Grand Hall: A large building seemingly carved into the ground itself. It is the hosting place for any caravans passing through.

Rat's Market
Located in the SW area of the city. This district is where the city displays their destructive tendencies. The people who live in this section are seen as religious fanatics and their living spaces are often more rubble than building.