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Located on the northwestern edge of [[Sapience]], the famed [[city-state]] of '''Ashtan, Bastion of the North''', was founded in the days of legend, long before the rise of the [[Seleucarian Empire]]. It has been a prominent seaport on the [[Sapphire Ocean]] almost since the day [[Glanos]] established it, shortly after he and [[Sahart]] left [[Ceylon]]. Though the overseas trade dried up during the Anarchy Rebellions and the naval force fell into deprecation, in modern times Ashtan has still remained a powerful force politically, economically, and martially. Its primary principle is freedom, in mind, body, and spirit. | Located on the northwestern edge of [[Sapience]], the famed [[city-state]] of '''Ashtan, Bastion of the North''', was founded in the days of legend, long before the rise of the [[Seleucarian Empire]]. It has been a prominent seaport on the [[Sapphire Ocean]] almost since the day [[Glanos]] established it, shortly after he and [[Sahart]] left [[Ceylon]]. Though the overseas trade dried up during the Anarchy Rebellions and the naval force fell into deprecation, in modern times Ashtan has still remained a powerful force politically, economically, and martially. Its primary principle is freedom, in mind, body, and spirit. | ||
[[ | [[House]]-wise, Ashtan plays host to a bevy of adventurers, including the [[Occultists]], [[Shadowsnakes]], [[Warlocks]], and [[Ashura]] monks, as well as an array of houseless rogues enticed by Ashtan's promise of freedom. The city-state is actively guarded by the likes of War Witches, golden-armoured Knights of the Illuminati, and Shadow Amazons. | ||
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In the northeasterly section of the city, just off of Deer Grove Road, lies the '''Pheidas Gambling Parlour''' where one might tempt fate with Diella, the cardshark, or Croesus, the roulette attendant. In Dockhand Square at '''Fire and Space''', one might find the exotic firedancer Naodia. Or, if books are more your style, the '''Great Library of Nicator''' might be for you. Just off of Lycaeneum Avenue lies a '''solarium''' where acupuncture may be purchased from Aiden and massages from Jael. If the outdoors strike your fancy, perhaps a bit of fishing in the [[Accra River]] is in order, or possibly a swim in '''Lake Balaton,''' beneath which the submerged ship of Sinope houses the hall of the [[ | In the northeasterly section of the city, just off of Deer Grove Road, lies the '''Pheidas Gambling Parlour''' where one might tempt fate with Diella, the cardshark, or Croesus, the roulette attendant. In Dockhand Square at '''Fire and Space''', one might find the exotic firedancer Naodia. Or, if books are more your style, the '''Great Library of Nicator''' might be for you. Just off of Lycaeneum Avenue lies a '''solarium''' where acupuncture may be purchased from Aiden and massages from Jael. If the outdoors strike your fancy, perhaps a bit of fishing in the [[Accra River]] is in order, or possibly a swim in '''Lake Balaton,''' beneath which the submerged ship of Sinope houses the hall of the [[Shadowsnakes]]. | ||
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On the eastern side of the city, across the Accra River, lies the historic '''Cyclade,''' the hill upon which the monastery of the Ashuran monks is seated. The hill originally held the "Minorus Basilica," built by the Church during Shallam's occupation of Ashtan. Easy access to this Basilica was what the Church had in mind when they built the '''Sanctuary Bridge''' across the river. In 172 AF, the Kharon monks took the fortress as their own and, when they moved to Hashan, they took the fortress with them. The Ashuran Monastery took its place. | On the eastern side of the city, across the Accra River, lies the historic '''Cyclade,''' the hill upon which the monastery of the Ashuran monks is seated. The hill originally held the "Minorus Basilica," built by the Church during Shallam's occupation of Ashtan. Easy access to this Basilica was what the Church had in mind when they built the '''Sanctuary Bridge''' across the river. In 172 AF, the Kharon monks took the fortress as their own and, when they moved to Hashan, they took the fortress with them. The Ashuran Monastery took its place. | ||
The '''Arboretum of Enlightenment''', '''de Vermiis Art Gallery''', and [[Loving Hearts Orphanage]] were all built by the legendary [[ | The '''Arboretum of Enlightenment''', '''de Vermiis Art Gallery''', and [[Loving Hearts Orphanage]] were all built by the legendary [[Occultist]] [[Servelan de Vermiis]]. The Arboretum contains many strange and exotic plant species. The de Vermiis Art Gallery, while receiving critical praise, has been said by some to depict the Church in an unfair light. The Loving Hearts Orphanage is where children are led to be slaughtered so that their pineal glands might be harvested. | ||
The '''Iron Citadel''' is the former fortress and guildhall of the now-defunct Infernals guild. It was burned down by the angry citizens of Ashtan after the guild rebelled against the city. The guild tutor's magically-preserved head may still be seen piked before its ruins, a testament to potential turncoats. | The '''Iron Citadel''' is the former fortress and guildhall of the now-defunct Infernals guild. It was burned down by the angry citizens of Ashtan after the guild rebelled against the city. The guild tutor's magically-preserved head may still be seen piked before its ruins, a testament to potential turncoats. | ||