Hill District

In the posh area of town, the Hill, the streets are all brick, and the neighborhood is broken up into numerous small walled estates. These estates belong to many of the most powerful persons in town – including the Torros but not the Rees.

Demographics

There is less of a demographic mix on the Hill, most residents are old Damaran blood.

Government

The Moneychangers' Guild and the Goldsmiths' Guild work tirelessly to keep The Hill relatively crime free. Each of the guilds have a staff assigned to the Hill's administrative office, and unlike other districts, the guilds pay close attention to everything. The other voice in the Hill's politics are the noble and wealthy families which call the Hill home led by the Torros family. The Torros family has not had good dealings with the Ree's and act as one of the strongest opponents to the Ree's plots and schemes.

Defences

Captain Sergei Dorin leads the city watch on the Hill. A hero of the Witch-King's war, he led an attack that diverted one of Zhengyi's orcish hordes away from Heliogabalus. Sergei was outspoken when Baron Ree moved his seat of power from Morovar to Heliogabalus, but is popular enough that moving against him would damage the Baron. The fact that the city's guard answers to the guilds and not directly to the Baron also gives Captain Dorin another layer of protection. Between Captain Dorin, the guilds and the Torros family, the Hill is one of the few places in Heliogabalus where the Ree family is not welcome.

Industry & Trade

The two major guilds on The Hill are the Moneychangers' Guild and the Goldsmiths' Guild. The main industry of the Hill can be summarized as the movement of wealth.

Guilds and Factions

AUTHORITY FIGURES

• Alain Always, male Elfmarked bard (District Councilman

• Bor Dralfo, male human paladin of Waukeen (leader of the Brotherhood of Waukeen

• Jembar Duskyshankle, male gnome jeweler (District Councilman

• Engleton Embrey, male dwarf weaponsmith (District Councilman

• Jostlyn Ferrar, female human cleric of Waukeen (District Councilwoman, Keeper of the Bank of Waukeen

• Hans the Northman, male human carpenter (District Councilman

Important People

• Captain Sergei Dorin leads the city watch on the Hill.

• Aleksander Torros is the head of the Torros family, one of the few powerful families openly opposed to the Rees

• Ralston Tarr, owner of the Patrician's Club knows everyone in the district and has contacts with nobles and the wealthy and powerful well beyond the Hill

• Jaida Aldane is the caretaker of the Chapel of the Stainless Soul.

• Talasek Thraydin is first among equals in the paladin order of the Golden Cup.

• Lysarin is a mysterious and somewhat reclusive mage who lives in a tower in the Villas

• Virtuoso Arnam Veline is the High Priest of Milil who runs the House of Flowing Notes in Silverheart

The list above is only a short list of individuals who have a greater effect on the district, as the district of the wealthy and powerful, everyone encountered on The Hill should be considered an "important person". More than likely, they are in some manner.

• Asheron Coyl: Wealthy supporter of the Arts who lives on the Hill

• Belfor Vittanis: Throws legendary parties, the Hill

• Darius Finch: Well-dressed gentleman, influence peddler, companion

• Eleazonna Gertwright: Patron of the Arts, the Hill

• Endrik Archerus: Wealthy artist, the Hill

• Imron Gauthfellow: Retired adventurer, retired artist, the Hill

Geography

Neighborhoods

Centerhill. The northernmost neighborhood on the Hill, Centerhill houses the governmental buildings of the Hill District. Streets here are wide and well-lit.
Hillside Villas. If there is "the place" to live in Heliogabalus, Hillside Villas is that place. The villas of the nobility, along with the rich and powerful, set back from the streets and usually walled off. Peeking through the gates one sees immaculately cared for grounds and large manors and mansions.
Goldheart. While Merchant's Heart in Bricktop is the center for trade and commerce, Goldheart is the center on money in Heliogabalus. The Vault of Waukeen is a grand cathedral to the God of Wealth, which also operates as a bank throughout Damara.
Silverheart. Slightly less affluent that Goldheart, Silverheart is home to many up and coming families. The people of Silverheart tend to show off their wealth, and in some cases families develop quite a competition with each other. This rarely results in tasteful decorating and ornamentation.
Southill. As the Hill gives way to the South End and the South Green, it becomes just a bit more subdued. Artists flock to Southill once they have the money, and the entire neighborhood has an eclectic, trendy feel. Styles change frequently.

LOCATIONS

Political and Government

• H1. The Hill Watch Station (Centerhill)

• H2. The Hill Administrative Office (Centerhill)

• H3. The Hill Revenue Office (Centerhill)

• H4. The Hill Court House (Centerhill)

Temples and Institutions

• H5. Sanctum of the Stainless Soul (Temple of the Triad) (Centerhill)

• H6. Order of the Golden Cup Chapterhouse (Centerhill)

• H25. Vault of Waukeen (Cathedral of Waukeen and Bank of Damara) (Goldheart)

• H31. House of Flowing Notes (Church of Milil) (Silverheart)

• H39. The Eternal Rose (Shrine of Sune) (Southill)

• H50. Brotherhood of Waukeen Chapterhouse (Goldheart)

Guilds and Industry

• H55. Coalition of Artisans (Centerhill)

• H56. Perfumers Conglomerate (Hillside Villas)

• H24. Goldsmiths' Guildhall (Goldheart)

• H30. Moneychangers' Guildhall (Silverheart)

• H52. Street Performers and Actors Guild (Silverheart)

• H24. House of Representatives and Pleaders (Centerhill)

• H24. Resplendent House of Jewelers (Goldheart)

Inns, Taverns, and Entertainment

• H7. Hillside Inn and Restaurant (Centerhill)

• H8. The Stronghold Inn (Centerhill)

• H26. Golden Serpent (inn and restaurant) (Goldheart)

• H32. Oak and Rose Inn (Silverheart)

• H40. Nymph and Satyr Inn (Southill)

• H10. Long Shadow Tavern (Centerhill)

• H33. Highreach Tavern (Silverheart)

• H27. The Golden Scepter Tavern (Goldheart)

• H34. The Dragon's Wind (Tavern) (Silverheart)

• H41. Eagle's House (Tavern) (Southill)

• H9. Champion's Table (restaurant) (Centerhill)

• H13. Patrician's Club (Hillside Villas)

• H14. Ivy Play House (Hillside Villas)

• H37. Royal Opera House (Silverheart)

Shops and Services

• Flower Street Market (Hillside Villas)

• H35. Hill Market (Silverheart)

• H36. Crimson Noblius' Grocery (Silverheart)

• H11. Embry's Capital Armory (weapons and armor) (Centerhill)

• H57. Shreeve's Potion Shop (Hillside Villas)

• H51. It Sparkles! (Goldheart)

• H53. Southill Arcane Exchange (magic shoppe) (Southill)

• H43. Kessell the Sage (Southill)

• H54. Jehanna the Fortune Teller (Southill)

Culture and Sites

• The Hill Park (Hedge Maze and Topiary Menagerie) (Hillside Villas)

• Ivy Hill (Hillside Villas)

• Smith's Grove (Hillside Villas)

• H44. The Northman's Woodworks Galleria (Centerhill)

• H45. Northside Gallery (Centerhill)

• H28. House of Mazes (Goldheart)

• H29. The Perfume Room (Bathhouse and Spa) (Goldheart)

• H42. Parkview Gallery (Southill)

Important Residences

• H12. Sergei's House (Centerhill)

• H15. Torros Manor (Hillside Villas)

• H16. Dragos' Manor (Hillside Villas)

• H17. Lord Dimitrios' House (Hillside Villas)

• H18. Lysarin the Evoker (Hillside Villas)

• H19. Estate of Belfor Vitannis (20 Peacock Court) (Hillside Villas)

• H20. Estate of Lady Samara (Hillside Villas)

• H22. Estate of Lord Danius (Hillside Villas)

• H23. Ximmik Manor (Hillside Villas)

• H46. Coyl Manor (11 Vermillion Way) (Hillside Villas)

• H47. Gertwright Residence (11 Burgundy Wine Terrace) (Hillside Villas)

• H48. Archerus Residence (3 Blue Sapphire Avenue) (Hillside Villas)

• H49. Gauthfellow Manor (10 Sandalwood Lane) (Hillside Villas)

• H38. House of Akatrina the Painter (Silverheart)

Type

District

Population

Approximately 4,500 residents

Location under

Heliogabalus

Included Locations

• Sanctum of the Stainless Soul
• Vault of Waukeen

Characters in Location

• Asheron Coyl
• Jaida Aldane