Ishtalet
The port city of Ishtalet is one of the few remaining settlements on the rugged and desolate isle of the same name. Located along the storm-battered shores, the city clings to the edge of the island, where the land is just stable enough to support life. It serves as a small but vital hub for the sparse trade that comes to the island, offering a tenuous connection to the rest of the Moontide Isles.
The city is built of dark, weathered stone, with its architecture reflecting the harshness of the landscape. The buildings are low and fortified to withstand the brutal storms that often sweep in from the sea, and the streets are narrow, designed to offer some shelter from the ever-present winds. The atmosphere in Ishtalet is one of quiet endurance, as the people who live here are used to the challenges of surviving in a land long thought to be cursed.
The port itself is a modest affair, with only a few ships docking at any given time. Most of the trade involves basic necessities—food, tools, and supplies from the other isles—and in return, Ishtalet exports small amounts of ore and rare minerals mined from the craggy mountains that now dominate the island’s interior. These minerals are said to carry traces of the island's dark history, making them valuable to certain traders and collectors, despite the superstitions surrounding the isle.
The population of Ishtalet is made up largely of Tieflings, descendants of the original Daoine setlers who were touched by the demonic and devilish influences unleashed on the island during the ancient catastrophe. These Tieflings are often viewed with suspicion by outsiders, though within Ishtalet, they form a tight-knit and resilient community. The city’s residents have learned to live with the isle's dark reputation, but there is a palpable sense of isolation, as most travelers and traders from the other Moontide Isles avoid the island unless absolutely necessary.
Despite its harsh conditions, the port city of Ishtalet endures, a testament to the resilience of its people. It stands as a reminder of the island's once fertile past, now overshadowed by its cursed legacy, but those who live there have adapted to the challenges, carving out a hard but proud existence on the edges of the Moontide Isles.