Haverstoke

The city of Haverstoke is grand in comparison to the other human settlements though it is not without a simple charm that remains from the early days of its beginning. It boasts as the capital of the world and very well may be for its diversity and opportunities. At these crossroads, many a different person has come for different reasons and all are greeted cheerfully, at least at first. The villagers of Haverstoke have little fear of newcomers. They trust in the guard and knights who patrol the city all throughout the hours of day and night. A monarchy rules and the people are content in the safety of their world though the wilderness and other strange races are never far off. Here even the citizens are welcome to take part in caring for the city by becoming a royal official. This only deepens the love they have for a city that has housed their families and ancestors.

The city is divided into four different quarters and it is all contained within the Great River that flows around them. The Great River offers some protection to the city from its surroundings and provides for fertile land. The River opens to the vast ocean not far from where the villagers live and from time to time a ship can be seen carefully navigating the narrow canals laden with fish or other goods to bring home. Each quarter has its own charm, each a little different offering something appealing to nearly everyone.

The South Quarter is a spacious area where only a few large estates exist along the river bank. These few homes fetch quite a coin to own but are well worth their price. The villagers of the South Quarter enjoy the privacy found here and a more quiet life than those who live in the West Quarter. Most homes here have a bit of land attached to their property and even a dock for personal use. The architecture is painstakingly made and well cared for by their owners.

The West Quarter is bustling with life, where one’s neighbor is never far off. These close quarters give the West Quarter a familiar charm to any who share these streets. People can be seen sweeping their decks or hanging up the wash to dry. Homes vary in their sizes offering a place for a single person and bustling family alike. In the times of Zarek William Haverstoke, a building was erected called the King’s Arms. It was made in the hopes that even the poorest pauper may have a warm place to sleep.

People come from all the world over to visit the Merchant Quarter in the hopes of selling or buying various goods. The trade center found within the Merchant Quarter lacks little. It has many choices to offer those seeking to set up shop. Those who seek to purchase goods from all around the world are rarely disappointed. At the heart of the Merchant Quarter is a busy tavern where any traveler can come to rest their weary feet and quench their parched gullet. It is also a good place to learn the talk of the lands as information is traded from one visitor to another.