Delphias N Auzre

POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS   Category Description

• Total Population 18,600 (Large Town / Small City)
• Ethnic / Cultural Influence Greek 45%, Roman 30%, Norse 15%, Other 10%
• Racial Breakdown Humans 50%, Elves 20%, Dwarves 10%, Tieflings 8%, Halflings 5%, Dragonborn 5%, Others (Aasimar, Gnomes, Half-Orcs) 2%
• Languages Spoken Common, Elvish, Calishite,  Celestial (Temple use), and Old Norric (among sailors)

GOVERNMENT & COUNCIL OF DELPHIAS The Delphian Council consists of:   Vice Countess Lysandra Valeron – Human, early 40s, noble appointed by the Pendragon line. Known for wisdom, diplomacy, and strong loyalty to King Pendragon’s reforms.   Baron Gaius Mornfell – Roman-born human male, oversees the Harbor District and shipping taxes.   Baroness Astrid Bjornsdottir – Norse-descended human female, oversees city defense and the northern farmlands.   Colonel Kaelis Dravorn – Dragonborn officer of the Order of the Red Dragon, maintains peace and military readiness.   Lady Selene Glittergem – Guild leader representing the guilds, including Glittergem Mutual Holding Inc., appointed by the Pendragon line. Known for her sharp mind and wealth.

TRADE OF DELPHIAS   “From Ashes, We Trade in Light.”   As one of the major coastal trade ports of the Soteropolis Region, Delphias thrives on the exchange of goods between Camelot, the capital of Avalon; Phanodes, the trade heart of central Avalon; and Soteropolis, the great city of the southern realms. The flow of commerce also extends to the many inland villages surrounding Delphias, whose farmers, artisans, and miners depend upon the city’s markets to reach the wider world.   Trade in Delphias is a delicate and well-orchestrated endeavor overseen by three powerful guilds:   The Azure Trade Consortium, which manages tariffs, merchant contracts, and overland caravans.   Glittergem Mutual Holding Inc., which provides trade insurance, investment funding, and protection agreements for guild members and independent merchants.   The Mariners Guild of Delphias, the governing body for all maritime operations — including shipwrights, captains, navigators, and dockworkers. The guild ensures that all sea-based trade is conducted fairly, safely, and under the laws of Avalon and the Pendragon Crown.   Together, these organizations form the Triumvirate of Commerce, the economic backbone of Delphias, ensuring that the once-ruined harbor city now stands as one of the most vital trade hubs on the Sea of Azure.

DISTRICTS OF DELPHIAS The High Terrace – Administrative and noble district. Houses the Vice Countess’s manor, council hall, and the old library of Delphias.   Harborfront District – Bustling docks, shipyards, warehouses, and fish markets.   The Market Ward – Heart of commerce. Home to guild halls, shops, taverns, and entertainers.   The Artisan’s Quarter – Blacksmiths, carpenters, stonemasons, glassblowers, and alchemists.   The Temple Ward – District of shrines, temples, and monasteries.   The Lower Boroughs – Working-class homes, inns, and boarding houses.   The North Gate District – Farms, caravan posts, and warehouses linking to inland trade routes.

SHOPS, MERCHANTS & GUILDS   Business Type NPC Owner Description

• Obswald Candle Emporium Candles, curios, trinkets Darius Farrowe, Human (age 52) Known for scented candles, charm candles, and “dragonfire wax” enchanted for good luck. A cozy shop filled with soft light and sweet air.
• Glittergem Mutual Holding Inc. Guild / Financial Services Lady Selene Glittergem, Rock Gnome Provides trade insurance, guild financing, and risk contracts for merchants. Headquarters of the town’s guild network.
• The Hammer & Scale Forge Blacksmith / Armorer Branik Ironbeard, Dwarf Produces fine weapons and armor, favored by the Order of the Red Dragon.
• Azure Blooms Bakery Bakery Callista Thedon, Half-Elf Famed for honey-cakes, olive bread, and “Azureberry pastries.”
• The Salted Kraken Butchery Butcher / Fishmonger Bjorn Halvarsson, Human (Norse) Provides meats, sausages, and fresh-caught fish. Known for Kraken Jerky.
• The Sea’s Bounty General Goods General Store Elira Dane, Tiefling Stocks travel goods, rations, ropes, and ship supplies. Member of the Azure Trade Consortium.
• Sons of Vulcan Workshop Smithing & Metalwork Marcus Vellon, Human (Roman) Creates fine jewelry, bronze work, and armor repairs.
• The Whispering Quill Books & Maps Saphiel Moonsong, Elf Sells maps, scrolls, lore books, and navigation charts.
• Azure Trade Consortium Office Trade Guild Thalos Verin, Tiefling Handles export/import tariffs and merchant routes.
• Guild Hall: Central locations where there is a member for each guild tht would collect fees, taxes, and answer general questions. 

INNS & TAVERNS   Name Type Proprietor Description:

1. The Siren’s Rest Inn Luxury Inn Nerissa Vale, Human Overlooks the sea, famous for its hot mineral baths and sea-view balconies.
2. The Golden Oar Tavern Common Tavern Rurik Stoutfoot, Halfling Popular with sailors and traders; warm meals, local gossip, and bardic performances.
3. The Wyrm’s Mug Adventurer’s Inn Dornak Hellsong, Dragonborn Adventurers’ haunt; rooms, bounties, and mercenary contracts available.
4. The Frosted Tankard Alehouse Kelda Bjornsdottir, Human Norse-style mead hall with roaring hearths and singing contests.
5. The Olive & Laurel Gentlemen’s Club / Fine Dining Vittorio Serran, Half-Elf Meeting place for nobles, council members, and foreign diplomats.

Mariners Guild Azure Trade Consortium.