The Hooks

A district in Ezurum, consisting of a cluster of small isles in the north-eastern part of the city. Its many criss-crossing narrow canals makes it a district best navigated by gondola. Brothels, bathhouses, vice dens, food stalls, and exotic shops all perch at the waterside, with hawkers advertising their wares, ready to satisfy the appetites of their clientele, no questions asked. The Hooks is a place for indulgence, catering to every pleasure imaginable. The three largest islands in the Hooks are Thinker's Crest, Ironhook, and Satin Isle. 
== Areas ==
=== Thinker's Crest ===
The largest isle within The Hooks, with houses, jammed between a maze of narrow stairways that make up the streets, are crowded around a high-peaked hilltop. It is home to an aspiring community of artists, free-thinkers, philosophers, and opium and absinth addicts.
=== House of Red Sashes ===
The fighting school and temple for the Red Sashes, a group of noble sons and daughters, entitled youths with a penchant for high-end entertainment and duelling, who have a strict set of rules for duels that they impose on any and all they come across throughout the city. 
=== The Maidenhead ===
A large brothel, its name a parody of the vizier's palace, called the Silverhead, although, the establishment does not usually offer what its name suggests. It also houses a troupe of jesters and is frequented by the the Red Sashes. The two groups seem to have some rivalry and once, during a performance, someone replaced one of the jester's trick dagger with a real one and a jester was killed. They accused the Red Sashes, but the justiciars named it the fault of the juggler. 
=== The Satin Palace ===
Considered the finest brothel in all of Ezurum, favoured by traders and gentlemen. The owners always worn their clientele that both male and female workers are very much able to defend themselves against unwelcome behaviour. 
=== Sailor's Spine ===
A famous tavern built inside an old Maracacan bell tower which has begun to lean heavily to the side, forming a crooked figure, because of the unstable foundation and building materials. In 1396, a tavern was established inside the bell tower and offers a unique assortment of spirits and wines from all over the world.