Highshore
Highshore is the largest city in Cesarica, and rivals only Kaladar in its cultural and academic livelihood. Though it is officially ruled by a Baron, the Scharpayne University of Arcane Arts, is the institution that has the most influence in the city.
Unlike Kaladar, the city is only partially walled, and the only distinct district in the city is the Arcane district that surrounds the university. While there is a docks area, the edges of that district are blurred with taverns, homes, and other stores. The rest of the city is an eclectic mix of craft houses, shops, homes, inns, temples, and other buildings.
Within Highshore, there are also several notable historical monuments. Included in these are the Sentinels, a series of massive statues that stand guard in Highshore Bay, hollow on the inside so that they can be manned by guards, and connected by massive chains that can be raised to block the bay from potential intruders. Also, the temples of Tulmo and Aeli. While each of these temples are not the largest nor the most extravagant of temples to these gods, they are notable structures within the city.
Demographics
As a port city and a major trading hub, the population of Highshore is extremely diverse. Also, there is a surprising number of Osir natives that come to live in Highshore because of its relatively close proximity. Like many more northwestern countries, there is a relatively higher population of elves than in other areas of Cesarica. Census records report the population of Highshore as being made up of: 41% Human, 36% Elf, 11% Halfling, 7% Dwarf, 4% Gnome, 0.5% Teifling, and 0.5% Dragonborn.
Notable Individuals
Some notable figures in Highshore include:- Captain Alexia De Mowbray - Captain of the city guard
- Anne Mislitter - Priestess in charge of the local temple of Tulmo
- Aral Dane - Reknown alchemest, owner of Aral's Apothecary
- Dirinor Eleneth - Dean of Scharpayne University
- Lord Terrrowin Kelbar - Baron of Highshore
- Priestess Celise Elmgrove - High Priestess of the Emerald Bower
- Mother Shamar Imald - Revered Mother of the Golden Dawn Temple
Points of interest
- The Emerald Bower - temple dedicated to Yanna
- Scharpayne University of the Arcane Arts - Magic academy and hub of the arcane district.
- Fountain Square - a plaza in front of the entrance to the arcane district. The fountain at the center is a memorial dedicated to those lost in the Seige of Highshore
- The Temple of Tulmo
- The Sentinels
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