Oxströnd Harbour

Oxströnd Harbour is one of the oldest harbours in Bataf, and the oldest of Svellbjargheim. Whenever someone sees the stone walls of the harbour they will know that they have reached their destination of Oxströnd, the capital of Svellbjargheim.
== Description ==
In front Oxströnd lies a large (former) island that contains the most iconic part of the harbour, the Oxströnd lighthouse. About 85 meters tall the lighthouse towers over any other structure in Oxströnd. Made out of stone from the Bloomfang mountain, the structure is build up in two layers a thin square base going upwards. On top of this section is an even thinner square base, on which all the way were magic is used to create a bright light than can be seen form far away. The island is connected with a causeway to the mainland which has essentially created two different harbour sections. Both harbours are protected by a series of wave breakers, protecting them from the rough waters of the Svjell sea. The eastern of the two harbours is the military harbour and many ships lay at anchor here ready to raid an unsuspecting vessel. The military harbour is protected by a large wall, and a series of chains can be raised blocking entrance into the docks by sea. Shipyards can also be found here constructing both military and trade ships. The western harbour is the main trade docks for the city of Oxströnd, for anyone regular traveller this would be the first introduction to the city. 
== History ==
The harbour would expand and grow over a large period of time. During this period two significant events can be found. First the construction of the causeway in 1530 with the subsequent expansion of the lighthouse in 1543 to what it is today. The causeway allowed the separation of military and civilian functions within the harbour. However, more important would be the great fire of 1651 during which the mainly wooden docks burned to a crisp after a ship carrying gunpowder had exploded in the harbour. Large portions of the harbour were damaged and would be reconstructed out of stone, giving the harbour its modern day characteristics.
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