On a major crossroads between the Lord city of Haven and the elven realm of Qualinesti in a wide, fertile valley in the heart of Abanasinia sits the town of Solace--perhaps the most unique town on the continent of Ansalon. With only a few exceptions, all the businesses and dwelling places of Solace are built among the branches of mighty vallenwood trees. The people of Solace are hale, hearty, and trustworthy folk who are generally open and polite to strangers, even in these strange times. In the shaded branches of the giant vallenwood trees, the townsfolk live in relative peace. Solace has long been ruled by an elected mayor and town council. It is defended by a town watch who are led by a high sheriff. During the War of the Lance, it was initially under the heel of Hederick the High Theocrat, a high-ranking Seeker priest, and later it was taken over by the Red Dragonarmy. A couple of well known structures lie in Solace, such as the Inn of the Last Home. The ruins of the Academy of Sorcery can also be found on the outskirts of Solace. The village is led by the Mayor of Solace and protected by the Sheriff of Solace. Solace used to be a part of the Qualinesti elven realm. After a costly battle, the elves decided it was not worth to keep that area as it was far from their capital, The first settlement used to be frequently attacked by goblins, thus the inhabitants decided to build the houses in the branches of the gigantic Vallenwood trees in the area. Even though the goblin raids lessened, the city grew in the trees, until all except the forge and the stables were located above. The Inn of the Last Home is one of the most charismatic buildings, where the Heroes of the Lance started their adventure. The city itself was severely damaged during The War of The Lance, when the Red Dragonarmy utilized their red dragons to burn most of the structures. https://seanmacdonald.zenfolio.com/p534724919/h4FE66DF7#h4ff43f2d