Westcross Territory

Westcross is a very small territory encompassing little more than the bridge itself and a nearby maintenance camp that, over the years, has developed into a town. The climate and geography are what one might expect of a region bordering Elwynn and Westfall. Old growth trees at the edge of the forest provide shelter from the otherwise oppressive heat and sun more common further west. Between the constant traffic crossing the bridge and the poor soil quality, trade remains the only significant revenue generator for the Westcross.
The Westcross’ most important structure is of course the large stone bridge itself. Providing passage across the Nazferiti River into Westfall, it is the only stone bridge in Westridge large enough to support the movement of siege equipment across it. Control of the bridge allows the nearby First Regiment to quickly deploy in support of the Westfall Brigade, a feat made all the more important during the Westfall Rebellion and Legion Invasions of recent years. The Stonemasons’ guild maintains a significant member presence in the region due to the constant need for upkeep and repairs to the bridge.
The massive bridge is almost always lined with temporary trade stands selling all manner of trinkets and goods. Counterfeit knockoffs, greasy foods, local farm crops, and worthless trinkets can all be found at bottom penny prices on the bridge. Due to the relative lack of trade enforcement, a shopping trip at the Westcross can either be a sweet deal for the savvy buyer or a blistering lesson for the unaware. Haggling is expected, and clever merchants can easily loosen wallets for items of questionable quality. It is not unheard of for a merchant to set up shop, scam a gaggle of customers, and be gone before they can be confronted later. Buyer beware, indeed.
Despite this, laws are still enforced - with vagrancy and petty thievery being two major concerns. Most of the criminal concerns on the bridge are caused by or related to transients from Westfall overstaying their welcome or trying to pocket items. Occasionally, small fights will break out on the bridge due to arguments between the merchants, or customers, or vagrants - or any combination of the three. The Westcross is always a lively place to be, no matter the time of day, and usually proves to be an experience worth remembering.
Aside from the bridge, the ‘town’ of Westcross itself is merely a maintenance camp for the local workers built up over the years to resemble something of a permanent town. It bears no special name or attraction worth mentioning, unless one has business related to bridge repair that needs doing.Category:Lore
Category:Westridge
Category:Holdings