Haverstoke

The city of Haverstoke is grand in comparison to the other human settlements dotted throughout the world. This being said 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 citizens of Haverstoke have little fear of newcomers. They trust in the guards and knights who patrol the city all through the hours of day and night. The monarchy rules and the people are content in the safety of their world. Here, even the citizens are welcome to take part in caring for the city by attaining a status of nobility in service to the crown. This deepens the love they have for a city that has housed their families and ancestors.

The city is divided into three different quarters, the fourth quarter has since been released to the wilderness. The three quarters which remain a part of the capital are 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 West Quarter is a spacious area where only a few large estates exist. These few homes fetch quite a coin to own but are well worth their price. The villagers of the South Quarter enjoy a privacy found here and a more quiet life than those who live in the Merchant Quarter. While one's neighbors are never far off, there is stoic quality to these homes that is far from invasive. The architecture is painstakingly made and well cared for by their owners.

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 or purchase a smaller home. 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 known as the Dueling Dragon 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.