Passage

Aundair’s population has always been more heavily concentrated in the east, but Passage is a notable exception. Situated on Lake Galifar’s shores, it is the last major city before Aundair gives way to the Eldeen Reaches. Many nobles and vassal lords enjoy vacation homes in Passage along the shoreline of Lake Galifar, and its known for its terraced architecture, beautiful natural scenery, and pleasant climate.   Passage owes its booming growth and prosperity to House Orien, which has a great enclave in the city. Indeed, the dragonmarked House is in de facto control of the city’s government. People arrive in the city from all over the continent thanks to the lightning rail repair depot, which maintains most rail engines in service throughout the Five Nations. Once, it was the convergence point of every lightning rail line, but since the Mourning and the breaking of the White Arch Bridge between Thaliost and Rekkenmark, the city has only been able to serve the eastern nations.
House Orien’s base of operations is Journey's Home, a massive enclave takes up almost a quarter of the city. Lightning rail coaches, conductor stones, and many other goods are produced here. It is the heart of the house, and all Orien heirs come to Journey’s Home at some point in their lives to learn the ways of the house.
Passage is also the door to the Eldeen Reaches - regular grain shipments arrive from the rich farmland arround Delethorn to the west, while finished materials are shipped out from Fairhaven and elsewhere from the east.

Population

60,000

Owning Organization

Aundair