City - Shlitsfurt

Overview

Perched on the precipitous cliffs overlooking the Nord Sea, at the northernmost reach of Becken, lies Shlitsfurt, a citadel of Humanity's tenacity and a vital artery of commerce in eastern Sturmgard. Its name is derived from the remarkable ''slit'' within the cliffs, a triangular gateway where the River Main gracefully merges with the sea, a feature believed by many to be a legacy of ancient Elven engineering from the zenith of the Kleriel Imperium's golden age.
The city's inception was strategic, a defensive bulwark established by the Jermane during the tumultuous era of the Great Migrations. Recognizing its crucial significance, they swiftly fortified this point of entry. History bears witness to its martial value, as the River Main once served as a channel for Heimer Incursions that bled deep into the heart of Sturmgard. Following the repulsion of the Heimer and the blossoming of peace, the city's guardians erected formidable defenses, including naval chains, to seal the slit against future threats.

In contemporary times, Shlitsfurt has evolved into a fortress of majestic grandeur, bolstered by the indomitable presence of Sturmgard's navy. This bastion imparts a pervasive sense of security to its inhabitants, who have ventured beyond the city's protective embrace to erect a constellation of villages along the coast. These settlements, nestled amid verdant vineyards, form a serene counterpoint to the city's martial strength.
The terrain itself, with its rugged cliffs stretching from east to west, presents a natural fortification, albeit one that demands an intricate network of stairways, elevators, and cargo cranes to transport goods from the sea's embrace to the city's heart.
Beneath the stoic surface of Shlitsfurt, a different pulse thrums in the city's underbelly. The ''undercity'', a network of caves and tunnels hewn from the living rock, plays host to a notorious red light district. Here, a subterranean world thrives, with establishments chiseled into the bedrock, their opulent brothels boasting balconies jutting from the cliffsides, offering breathtaking views of the Nord Sea. This clandestine labyrinth, often referred to with a knowing wink as the city's ''other slit'', has woven itself into the fabric of Shlitsfurt, a city of contrasts where the lofty and the base, the martial and the sensual, coexist in the shadow of ancient cliffs.

Location

Shlitsfurt stands as a sentinel above the Nord Sea, its foundations deeply rooted in the famed ''slit'' within the jagged cliffs, a maritime gateway that has long been the lifeblood of eastern Sturmgard. This slit, a geographical marvel, has been the linchpin in the city's storied past, serving as both a critical point of defense during the Heimer Incursions and a vibrant conduit for commerce. The city's strategic importance is further underscored by its proximity to the great River Main, whose waters run under the city through the slit corridor to meet the sea, offering traders and travelers a liquid road into the nation's heart.
Geographically poised at a crucial midpoint, Shlitsfurt is the fulcrum between the political might of Weisswall to the west and the mysterious, foreboding expanse of the Grimwood to the east. The city is a nexus, not just of trade and defense, but also of culture and connection, bridging the divide between the realm's varied facets.
The journey from Shlitsfurt to Weiswall is a well-trodden path, with both cities sharing the grace of the Nord Sea. Yet, it is the waterway provided by the River Main that weaves the most magical connection, linking Shlitsfurt to the arcane heart of Becken, the illustrious city of Lay'Shadesh. This river serves as a vital artery, pulsing with the lifeblood of trade, travel, and the shared histories of the cities it graces.

Location under

Area - Becken

Owning Organization

Reich of Sturmgard