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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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| * Knob Hill - Overlooks the Newport district, this area is a small but focused locus of magic and research in the city of Highport. | * Knob Hill - Overlooks the Newport district, this area is a small but focused locus of magic and research in the city of Highport. | ||
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| + | * 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. | ||
| * Market District - This district holds the main balance of shops and marketplaces. It stretches along the main Market Street from the bay to the | * Market District - This district holds the main balance of shops and marketplaces. It stretches along the main Market Street from the bay to the | ||
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| * Seacliff District - Beautiful district of temples and serene groves dedicated to the worship of the [[Wild Mother]] overlooking the ocean right at the entrance to the bay. | * Seacliff District - Beautiful district of temples and serene groves dedicated to the worship of the [[Wild Mother]] overlooking the ocean right at the entrance to the bay. | ||
| - | * Sunset Fell - This district is located on the ocean side and provides much of the middle-class housing | + | * Sunset Fell - This district is located on the ocean side and includes the homes and villas |
| * Steps District - In the center of the city, a dizzying maze of wood and masonry stairs link some of the city's finest establishments. | * Steps District - In the center of the city, a dizzying maze of wood and masonry stairs link some of the city's finest establishments. | ||
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| The noble families of Highport include: | The noble families of Highport include: | ||
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| + | * House Aught | ||
| * House Cassalanter | * 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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