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{{City_infobox

  |cityname=Ashtan

  |cityname=Ashtan

  |Overseer= Jy'Barrak [[Dameron]]

  |Overseer= Jy'Barrak [[Dameron]]

  |founder=[[Glanos]]

  |founder=[[Glanos]]

  |tutor=[[Epicurus]]

  |tutor=[[Epicurus]]

  |guardian=a [[guardian abomination]]

  |guardian=a [[guardian abomination]]

  }}

  }}

[[:Category:Houses|House]]-wise, Ashtan plays host to a bevy of adventurers, including the [[Esoteric Consortium]], the [[Savants of the Wheel]], and the [[Nemesian Vanguard]]. The city-state is actively guarded by the likes of War Witches, sentries of the Vanguard, Shadow Amazons, thralls of the wheel, demented skyscourges, and Ashtan corsairs.

[[:Category:Houses|House]]-wise, Ashtan plays host to a bevy of adventurers, including the [[Esoteric Consortium]], the [[Savants of the Wheel]], and the [[Nemesian Vanguard]]. The city-state is actively guarded by the likes of War Witches, sentries of the Vanguard, Shadow Amazons, thralls of the wheel, demented skyscourges, and Ashtan corsairs.

==Laws and Policies==

==Laws and Policies==

==Government and Political History==

==Government and Political History==

===City Patrons===

===City Patrons===

===City Leaders - Archon Ascendants===

===City Leaders - Archon Ascendants===

==Landmarks==

==Landmarks==

The [[Iron Citadel]] was 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 warning to all other potential turncoats.

The [[Iron Citadel]] was 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 warning to all other potential turncoats.

'''Polygnotus Way''' is the middle-class residential sector.

'''Polygnotus Way''' is the middle-class residential sector.

'''Martin's Sorrow''', with its disease-ridden streets and dilapidated buildings, caps it all off as the dead-bottom rung of the social ladder. The sculptor [[Cornelius von Storung]] once lived here. He is better known as the Unknown Artist and now resides in the upper level of the de Vermiis Art Gallery.

'''Martin's Sorrow''', with its disease-ridden streets and dilapidated buildings, caps it all off as the dead-bottom rung of the social ladder. The sculptor [[Cornelius von Storung]] once lived here. He is better known as the Unknown Artist and now resides in the upper level of the de Vermiis Art Gallery.

*[[Aiden]], a Tsol’aa masseur

*[[Aiden]], a Tsol’aa masseur

*[[Amadia]], the jeweller of the Bastion

*[[Amadia]], the jeweller of the Bastion

*[[Bebe]], the bartender

*[[Bebe]], the bartender

*[[Cinnabeth]], the boulanger

*[[Cinnabeth]], the boulanger

*Chef [[Cornelios]]

*Chef [[Cornelios]]

*[[Ezekial]] the Scholar

*[[Ezekial]] the Scholar

*[[Ikant]], the philosopher

*[[Ikant]], the philosopher

*[[Jael]], the Tsol’aa masseuse

*[[Jael]], the Tsol’aa masseuse

*[[Julio]], the towel boy

*[[Julio]], the towel boy

*The [[Ratman]]

*The [[Ratman]]

*[[Remick]], the troll cook

*[[Remick]], the troll cook

*[[Schliemann]] the Unlocker

*[[Schliemann]] the Unlocker

*[[Setyond]]

*[[Setyond]]

*[[Simetra]], the stablemaster

*[[Simetra]], the stablemaster

*[[Tauris]], the Master Elementalist

*[[Tauris]], the Master Elementalist

*[[Yora]], Listar’s apprentice

*[[Yora]], Listar’s apprentice

*[[Ysvour]], the hoarder

*[[Ysvour]], the hoarder

The '''slaughterhouse''' of Ashtan is located just north of the Descent.

The '''slaughterhouse''' of Ashtan is located just north of the Descent.

The news of the day can be purchased from [[Lucca]], the city's paperboy.

The news of the day can be purchased from [[Lucca]], the city's paperboy.

All of these facilities are available for use to citizens and visitors alike.

All of these facilities are available for use to citizens and visitors alike.

==Shopping==

==Shopping==

Should you find your palate a bit dry, stop by the nearby '''Seadog Tavern''' on the northwest corner of Dockhand Square, where a good flagon of mead is always on tap. For those in the mood for a more unique taste, '''[[Fire and Spice]]''', located just one room west of the tavern, might be more to their liking. It is here that [[Dagon]], the barkeep, mixes all manners of drinks unique to the city, from Golden Apples to Electric Demiurges, and beyond. Warm meals are also available at the Fire and Spice, prepared by local culinary master Chef [[Cornelios]]. Across Anza Street from the Loving Hearts Orphanage is '''[[Cinnabeth's Creperie]]''', where one may indulge in crepes, tarts, and pastries of all varieties. In the northeast section of the city, steeped in the shadowy Descent, is the '''[[Ugly Humgii|Ugly Humgii Bar and Grill]]''', where the more laid-back eater can settle down and buy burgers, ribs, and other such grillside staples; patrons may even partake in the relatively unique chance to create a custom burger with toppings of their choosing.

Should you find your palate a bit dry, stop by the nearby '''Seadog Tavern''' on the northwest corner of Dockhand Square, where a good flagon of mead is always on tap. For those in the mood for a more unique taste, '''[[Fire and Spice]]''', located just one room west of the tavern, might be more to their liking. It is here that [[Dagon]], the barkeep, mixes all manners of drinks unique to the city, from Golden Apples to Electric Demiurges, and beyond. Warm meals are also available at the Fire and Spice, prepared by local culinary master Chef [[Cornelios]]. Across Anza Street from the Loving Hearts Orphanage is '''[[Cinnabeth's Creperie]]''', where one may indulge in crepes, tarts, and pastries of all varieties. In the northeast section of the city, steeped in the shadowy Descent, is the '''[[Ugly Humgii|Ugly Humgii Bar and Grill]]''', where the more laid-back eater can settle down and buy burgers, ribs, and other such grillside staples; patrons may even partake in the relatively unique chance to create a custom burger with toppings of their choosing.

==Famous Faces==

==Famous Faces==

*King [[Beldan]] wrested control of the throne of the newly independent Ashtani immediately following the fall of Seleucar.

*King [[Beldan]] wrested control of the throne of the newly independent Ashtani immediately following the fall of Seleucar.

*King [[Tiryn]], known as the Tree King of Ashtan, brought one of each type of tree from the [[Aureliana Forest]] to brighten the life of his bride. The Aurelian Crescent is named in honour of his act.

*King [[Tiryn]], known as the Tree King of Ashtan, brought one of each type of tree from the [[Aureliana Forest]] to brighten the life of his bride. The Aurelian Crescent is named in honour of his act.

*[[Epicurus]], the renowned philosopher, has lived in Ashtan since he was a young man.

*[[Epicurus]], the renowned philosopher, has lived in Ashtan since he was a young man.

*The [[Ratman]], local rat collector of Ashtan, grew up in Martin's Sorrow.

*The [[Ratman]], local rat collector of Ashtan, grew up in Martin's Sorrow.

'''''Streets:''' Anza Street, Aurelian Crescent, Croce Lane, Elm Street, Golden Walk, Guardian's Avenue, Lycaeneum Avenue, Manike Way, Market Street, Merchant Street, Parade of Zarathustra, Pine Street, Oak Street, Outlaw's Alley, Polygamus Avenue, Polygnotus Way, Protean Way, Radiant Path, Stagira Boulevard.''

'''''Streets:''' Anza Street, Aurelian Crescent, Croce Lane, Elm Street, Golden Walk, Guardian's Avenue, Lycaeneum Avenue, Manike Way, Market Street, Merchant Street, Parade of Zarathustra, Pine Street, Oak Street, Outlaw's Alley, Polygamus Avenue, Polygnotus Way, Protean Way, Radiant Path, Stagira Boulevard.''