Description
Stilben, also known as The Rotted Lot is a large port town located in the K'Tawl Swamp of the Republic of Tal'Dorei.
Stilben is a shady city built around the Bay of K'Tawl on the shore of the Lucidian Ocean. The city is surrounded by a sprawling marshland and the air is usually sticky, humid, uncomfortably warm, and full of the ever-present sound of buzzing insects.
Economy
Stilben is the largest port on Lucidian Coast, and the focal point of international trade between Tal'Dorei and Wildemount. Money flows here primarily through a strong textile trade, a dynamic black market, and a loosely-kept set of laws that could be briefly "purchased" should they stand in someone's way.
The cross-continental Silvercut Roadway's eastern terminus is in Stilben and serves as a major path for the trade of rare goods, textiles, and spices. This has "given rise to a formidable merchant ruling class" in the city.
The vast majority of Stilben's business is aimed towards travelers. Each street has at least one inn and tavern, and there are a large number of brothels within the city.
Society
The social atmosphere is relaxed, the nightlife fairly lively, and there is enough work to go around, especially mercenary work.
Politics
Like the other major satellite cities within Republic of Tal'Dorei, Stilben is ruled by an appointed Margrave, who also commands the Waterwatch, the local constabulary. Although Margrave Wendle Truss officially holds this office, in reality the city is run by trade and criminal guilds including the Clasp and the Myriad.
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