Luskan

Luskan, also known as the City of Sails, was a port city at the mouth of the River Mirar on the Sword Coast North. Luskan, despite the presence of the Ten Towns was considered by many to be civilization's farthest reach.
Although once a bustling city, in the days prior to the Spellplague, the city would suffer greatly at the hands of Arklem Greeth. The resulting disaster would allow the Spellplague to nearly decimate the city, with it having only a fraction of its former populace.

Notable places

Host Tower of the Arcane One of the most prominent arcane institutions on the sword coast. Exudes a magical aura that Luskan residents find uncomfortable so they avoid looking at it. The tower itself resembles a tree with four limbs or spires.
Abras, a junior wizard lives/studies/works here Ezahr, a senior wizard and friend of Maccath the Crimson
Ruins of Illusk Some of the ruins of the city that Luskan was built atop of still existed until quite recently, namely on the western side of the South Bank not far from the Host Tower of the Arcane. Most folks stayed away from the ruins as wandering undead, restless spirits of Illusk, were known to prey on the drunks and adventurers who got too close to the hidden passageways to the old city. Crumbled walls and moss-grown statues remained. The Winter Palace Temple to Auril, Godess of cold.
Market Market in the centre of Luskan, many goods from the underdark are sold here catering to the cities high Drow population.
Prisoner's Carnival Luskan's court of justice, and spectable of torture and execution.
Dragon Beach One of the two main docks of Luskan, always busy and bustling with sailors, traders, and entrepreneurs (pirates)