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| This scenic former pirate shelter along the cliffs of the [[serene expanse|Serene Expanse Ocean]] has grown to one of the largest and prosperous ports outside that of the High Elven naval empire. | This scenic former pirate shelter along the cliffs of the [[serene expanse|Serene Expanse Ocean]] has grown to one of the largest and prosperous ports outside that of the High Elven naval empire. | ||
| - | The lower areas of the city are perpetually covered in a thick, dry fog. As such, most who wander the streets do so at their own peril as cutthroats and pickpockets are brazen in the ramshackle lower wards. | + | The lower areas of the city are perpetually covered in a thick, dry fog. As such, most who wander the streets do so at their own peril as cutthroats and pickpockets are brazen in the ramshackle lower districts. |
| The gentry of this naturally scenic but dirty and foggy city are the descendants of the very pirate lords who settled the town. As such, the [[Highport guard|Highport city guard]] is a ragtag bunch who is generally more interested in lining their own pockets than in actually keeping the peace. It is only when corruption actually sees the light of day that they are actually forced to step in and punish wrongdoing. | The gentry of this naturally scenic but dirty and foggy city are the descendants of the very pirate lords who settled the town. As such, the [[Highport guard|Highport city guard]] is a ragtag bunch who is generally more interested in lining their own pockets than in actually keeping the peace. It is only when corruption actually sees the light of day that they are actually forced to step in and punish wrongdoing. | ||
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| [[Highport Bay]] holds many swamps and uncharted islands, many of which date back to the [[Verdant Empire]] and beyond. | [[Highport Bay]] holds many swamps and uncharted islands, many of which date back to the [[Verdant Empire]] and beyond. | ||
| - | The city of Highport is analogous to San Francisco in our world. | + | The city of Highport is analogous to San Francisco in our world. A city of hills at the end of a peninsula opening into a most generous bay. |
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| - | * Armada Island - This artificial island that is the official headquarters of the Highport Navy in the opening to Highport Bay situated half way between the city and Oak Land. | + | * Armada Island - This artificial island that is the official headquarters of the Highport Navy in the opening to Highport Bay situated half way between the city and Oak Lands. |
| - | * Cow Hollow | + | * The Baylands - Snuggled back in the south bay, this area is the location of many of the city's more rural and dirty occupations. |
| - | * Newport District | + | * Fortress Heights - The fortress and city municipal buildings are located on a commanding vista right over the entrance to the bay |
| - | * Seacliff District | + | * Knob Hill - Overlooks the Newport district, this area is a small but focused locus of magic and research in the city of Highport. |
| - | * Fortress Heights | + | * Littleton - This ethnic enclave of halflings features buildings that cater to the diminutive folk and their tastes. In Highport, this neighborhood is located to the northeast, and features wonderful bakeries and breweries. |
| - | * Plaza Park | + | * Market District - This district holds the main balance of shops and marketplaces. It stretches along the main Market Street from the bay to the |
| - | * Knob Hill | + | * Newport District - The main shipping district is located just inside the bay situated just north of the elongated Market district |
| - | * Market | + | * Seacliff |
| - | * Steps District | + | * Sunset Fell - This district is located on the ocean side and includes the homes and villas of the well to do in the city. |
| - | * Sunset Fell | + | * Steps District - In the center of the city, a dizzying maze of wood and masonry stairs link some of the city's finest establishments. |
| - | * Goat Knoll | ||
| - | * Dogpatch | ||
| - | * The Baylands | ||
| ===== People ===== | ===== People ===== | ||
| + | The noble families of Highport include: | ||
| + | * House Aught | ||
| + | * House Cassalanter | ||
| + | * House Campos | ||
| + | * House Evensun | ||
| + | * House Ilast | ||
| + | * House Yarrow | ||
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| + | Some notable merchant class folk include: | ||
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| + | * Snyde Foxfallow - Halfling who runs Foxfallow printing press | ||
| ===== Organizations ===== | ===== Organizations ===== | ||
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| - | ==== Temples | + | ===== Geography |
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| + | [[Radavan]] is roughly the size of the continental United States in our world, so as a shorthand there is often a real-world American city analogue to the city-states of this continent. For example, Highport is analogous to the weather and geography of San Francisco, CA. | ||
| - | * **Temple of the Wild Mother** - An open-air temple in a serene but wildly beautiful grove overlooking the ocean | ||
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