Crowded market streets and quiet neighborhoods of well-kept townhouses encompass the Middle City. No one can really say where Low City ends and Middle City begins but locals will most definitely offer their opinion if in question.
Demographics
This area is the financial and mercantile center of Bral and is also home to thousands of Bralians who can afford to move away from Low City. Street brawls are fairly rare here, the taverns more safe, and the shopkeeps more honest when compared to Low City.
Points of Interest
Middle City is the largest portion of the Rock and there are too many locations to list all. The following is a common list of "Must-see" points.
The Elven Forest
Perhaps the most beautiful place on the Rock is the Elven district, commonly called the Forest. Many of the trees here are over several hundred years old and rarely do you see an Elf actually dwelling inside.
The Arena of Frun
An impressive stadium of the same white granite used in the palace, the Arena seats arouind 500 people comfortably. It is rarely used, but on occasion will hold athletic and gladitorial contests.
The Raised Cup
One of the many taverns and small inns of Middle City, the Raised Cup offers excellent food and drink at good prices desipite its outward appearance.
The Edge
One of the largest and busiest taverns of Bral is the Edge, who cater to starfarers of all kinds. A chatty, philosophical
Thri-kreen mystic named Vikka tends bar.
Elmandar's Starcharts
The half-elven mage Elmandar is Bral's most famous astronomer. He employs a small staff of cartographers and navigators who create startcharts for travel to other worlds. These maps don’t come cheap, each one priced between 300 and 800 gold pieces, but the owner of an Elmandar map can bring it back to the shop at any time for an update at no charge.
Valkan's Legion
This is where the mercenary company Valkan's Legion will train and recruit new soldiers when they receive a new contract.
Juggler’s Folk Guildhouse
An acting company that puts on bawdy and crass comedies to the common folk of Middle City.
Gaspar's Reclamations
The finiest shop of magical and other rare and unusual treasures, Gaspar's is a well known group of treasure seekers that will sometimes offer contracts to procure the most dangurous but rewarding items.
Frada's Provisioning
This company specializes in the outfitting of ships with supplies of all descriptions. Not only does Frada offer Spelljamming upgrades she will also provide nonperishables.
The Great Market
A chaotic area of small vendors, open air street performers, beggars, merchants, and buyers of all descriptions, the Great Market is perhaps the most vital and exciting place in the city of Bral.
The White Galleon
This quiet inn and tavern is located off the major streets of Middle City providing fine service and good rates.
The Sindiath Line
A gaudily decorated building tucked away in a cluster of residences is a branch office of the Sindiath Line, a charter service that ferries passengers from Bral to destinations throughout Wildspace, including other Wildspace systems. The captains who work for the Sindiath Line are capable and dependable.
The Donjon
The strongest point Topside, the donjon is a walled keep that dominates Middle City. It serves as a barracks for the prince's guard, but more importantly it acts as Bral's prison.
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