The Settlement:
A Large Coastal town on the western shore of the Saltides, Wharfdale extends down the Silver Shores that orbit the island of Crestfal, its calm waters allowing easy access for trading ships and the security that most other ports lack. The city smells of salt and sea, a trade hub of import into The Saltides and the rest of Lythran.
Wharfdale trades often with Eária, hence its working population. This has led to a large portion of the southside being made up of ramshackle settlements and slums and the name The Stink, after its use of The River Yen as garbage disposal and (further upstream) a fish-gutting station.
At a glance.
Location: Half-perched on a great manmade wharf on the west coast of The Saltides
Government: House Pyre
Ruler: Robert Pyre
Founded: 176 AUE
Commerce.
Imports: Gold, Grain, Whale Oil
Exports: Fish, Crabs, Lumber, Silver
Prosperity: High
Culture.
Primary Religion: The Eight Saints - Lythranic Theology
Other Beliefs: Solunism - Goblin Faith
View Towards Outsiders: Mixed
History.
Before the Pyres held Wharfdale and The Saltides, it was held by the rebel house of Duskridge, who opposed King Gustav II's announcement that the kingdom would become ruled by Eolder Council after his death.
House Pyre took the city by force in 322 AUE, killing Aric Duskridge and handing the Saltides back to the Crown's control.
For this loyal service, House Pyre was raised to greatness and given Wharfdale as a seat.
Defenses.
Geography:
White sands make up the most of the Silver Shores but the core of Wharfdale is positioned on a promontory overlooking the man-quays into the hardy soil inland.
Structures:
A great monolith and honour to Selene the Flame stands in the docks of Wharfdale. Selene was raised to sainthood after defeating The Beast of the Wharf at that spot, offerings are left daily.
Demographics.
Population: 17,500~
Majority: Humans, Hill Dwarves
Minority: Gnomes, Goblinoid, Herpéton
Groups:
Major Organizations:
"Quote from a notable citizen" - Samael Clayton, 253 AUE
Noteworthy locations.
The Stink: A collection of ramshackle slums housing the majority of the "undesirable" workforce.
People of interest.
Samael Clayton; a notable merchant of rare and valuable items.