Port Raven

Port Raven, the capital of the Kingdom of Askel, is a treacherous city on the Isle of Askel. For many years, its port was infamous for being shrouded in a thick, almost supernatural mist that served as a natural defense. The mist protected the city’s raiders and pirates, making it nearly impossible for outsiders to safely navigate the waters. Only those who knew the treacherous rocks and hidden reefs could safely approach or leave the port, making it an ideal haven for smugglers, pirates, and those seeking refuge from the law.
Recently, however, the protective mist has mysteriously lifted, exposing the dangerous waters of Port Raven to the outside world. This change has left the city vulnerable to the Daoine ships dispatched by the High Queen, who now patrol the seas, searching for raiders and pirates. Despite this new threat, Port Raven remains a hub of illicit activity. The port is a bustling center for the trade of contraband, stolen goods, and pirated treasures, with its markets filled with items from all corners of the Moontide Isles. The city itself is rough and dangerous, with narrow alleys and fortified hideouts where deals are made in the shadows.
To the east of Port Raven lies the Draugrwood, a cursed forest overrun by undead draugr—ancient, restless warriors who were never properly laid to rest. The forest is feared by most of the locals, though some brave or desperate souls enter to seek out lost treasures or forgotten relics. The presence of the draugr only adds to the eerie atmosphere that surrounds Port Raven, as the inhabitants of the city often speak of the restless dead wandering too close to the city’s outskirts, their eerie glow sometimes visible from the walls.
Port Raven's reputation as a stronghold for raiders, pirates, and all manner of rogues is well-earned. It is a city where survival often depends on cunning and strength, and where loyalty is bought and sold. Now, with the mist gone and the High Queen’s ships pressing closer, the city’s future is uncertain, but its inhabitants remain as defiant and hardened as ever.

Type

City

Population

4600

Location under

Askel

Owner/Ruler

Ice Maiden, The

Owning Organization

Kingdom of Askel

Related Reports (Secondary)

• Session 46: Those Who Would Lie to the Babysitters