Misery Row
The former home of the notorious Slave Pits of Absalom, today Misery Row struggles to find its place within the Coins. The elevated pathway, which stretches 300 feet wide at some points, is a stark reminder of the dark days of Absalom’s slave trade, and many citizens of the city would like to see the former market demolished. Others would like to preserve it as a memorial or as a museum—keeping it as a reminder of the brutal slave laws that enabled the exploitive system to thrive in Absalom. While these groups argue, enterprising businesspeople have already reclaimed some of the Row for shops or retail space. The most notable storefront belongs to a half-orc named Thavin Shuln and promises “dependable labor at reasonable prices.” Shuln’s business is merely one step above slavery, with employees being offered credit in the merchant’s company store rather than wages. On the other hand, the business of Shuln’s neighbor, Pardu Pildapush, is in fact slavery, despite the proprietor’s protestations to the contrary.
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Market square
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