Terstat
Terstat stands like a golden gate to the northern half of Aethel, a proud city of domed spires, arched bridges, and bustling docks. Where Namel is rugged and fast-paced, Terstat is stately and deliberate, with centuries of wealth layered in its stonework. It is both a mercantile hub and a religious waypoint, as pilgrims bound for Mecklenberg frequently disembark here to make the inland trek through sacred lands.
Terstat is a city of slow mornings and long sunsets. Citizens take pride in beauty and routine. Dawn prayers, market greetings, riverside walks make up the day for most nobles in the city. The influence of Lathander is deeply felt here, from public festivals like the Day of First Light to the seasonal Choral Processions that fill the temple district with song. The people are gracious, devout, and careful; quick to honor their ancestors and slow to trust outsiders.
Terstat is a city of slow mornings and long sunsets. Citizens take pride in beauty and routine. Dawn prayers, market greetings, riverside walks make up the day for most nobles in the city. The influence of Lathander is deeply felt here, from public festivals like the Day of First Light to the seasonal Choral Processions that fill the temple district with song. The people are gracious, devout, and careful; quick to honor their ancestors and slow to trust outsiders.
Government
Terstat’s merchant guilds constantly vie for contracts and political sway, with the Guild of Scales and the Northshore League at odds over control of port tariffs. A growing influx of tiefling refugees from eastern Peyurna has stirred tensions among traditionalists. Though the city is calm on the surface, the undercurrents of commerce and heritage often clash.
The city and its surroundings are overseen by Pralat Eylin Veit, who works hard to ensure the citizens know that the Church holds power in the city, not the leaders of guilds. She enforces the law with an iron fist.
The city and its surroundings are overseen by Pralat Eylin Veit, who works hard to ensure the citizens know that the Church holds power in the city, not the leaders of guilds. She enforces the law with an iron fist.
Industry & Trade
Terstat thrives on the export of lumber, grains and fish from the riverlands, and silver mined in the northern hills. Imported goods from Wescovia, the Vaaskyr Empire, and distant lands pass through its customs offices daily. Its secondary economy comes from pilgrimages. Travelers often spend weeks in Terstat preparing for the journey to Mecklenberg, generating demand for lodging, guides, and sacred supplies.
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Architecture
Terstat rises along a gentle bay at the southern edge of the Ironpeak Mountains. The High Wharf is home to majestic trading halls and private merchant piers. The Pilgrim’s Rise, built into the cliffs, is a district of hostels, chapels, and gardens for travelers on spiritual journeys. The Commons Ring, centered around Terstat’s Great Plaza, hosts markets, guildhalls, and the ornate Temple of the Dawning Sky. The city's signature buildings are clad in pale stone with gilded domes and sunburst carvings.
Population
15,000
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