West Anchor (West AN-ker)

Demographics

Many species call West Anchor home. Humans settled the city originally, but it became a major trade hub, and brought lots of new faces. Many districts throughout the city are separated by wealth, with some correlation to species. Beast-kin tend to be in the lower class, where humanoid tend to be better off financially. Many of the cities poorer are dock workers or smiths. The more wealthy citizens are merchants, bankers, or city officials.

Government

A governor, aided by a small council, oversees the city, and makes executive decisions. Royal guards are the enforcers of the laws, and Royal Courts oversee the interpretation of these laws.

Defences

Home to a naval base, and housing a standing militia, West Anchor is one of the safer cities in Aavonshir.

Industry & Trade

Aavonshir's economy is heavily based on trade and export. Gems are mined from the mountains to the west, and exported, along with grain, and other crops. Ore, and other raw materials are imported for manufacturing and production. Fishing and dock work are other major players in the local economy.

Infrastructure

West Anchor is a bustling center for trade and commerce. This is due to the major ship yards and docks to the north and east of the city, and to the accessibility of rest of Aavonshir to the south. This brings beautiful architecture, paved streets, running water/aqueducts, and many other wonderful pieces of infrastructure. West Anchor is definitely a state-of-the-art city.

Assets

West Anchor is rich with commerce and trade. Home to a major sea port, and amidst a major trade throughfare. Lots of retail establishments and other business attract all sorts of traffic, and wealth.

History

After what most people call The End, West Anchor was one of few cities left that still had most of its foundation an infrastructure still in tact. The original name of the settlement was lost to time, but after around 15 years people started to return and resettle. The spirit and ingenuity of these people has turned West Anchor, once again, into a bustling center of trade, tourism, and community.

Points of interest

West Anchor is known for having one of the most impressive libraries in the world. Xenith Tomes houses most of the records records that survived the apocalypse, and is one of the largest and most complete libraries of archives post apocalypse.

Tourism

People are drawn to West Anchor's stunning ship yards, famous shopping, and it's more mysterious district rumored to have a more arcane atmosphere. Stunning seafood is a major draw for the coastal areas of the city.

Architecture

Many buildings are made of stone. Though, homes in poorer areas are made of wood or thatch. Many beautiful statues and decorative architecture.

Geography

West Anchor sits in the valley of a mountain range to the east, with coast line of the Gil'vistan Ocean to the west. The area is mostly flat with plains to the south and southeast, where much of their farming is done.

Climate

The climate is mostly mild with longer summers and short winters. Spring brings lots of rain, and sometimes hurricanes. The shorter winters do bring heavy snows, and extreme cold from the ocean.

Natural Resources

West Anchor's natural resources are mostly agricultural. Rich plain produce rich and fertile crops year after year. The mountains to the east produce some gems that are traded out. Seafood is another major resource of the area.

Founding Date

015 Post Apocalypse

Type

City

Population

75,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Westites

Included Locations

• Xenith Tomes

Owning Organization

Aavonshir