Port Ral'Endas

Port Ral'Endas is a port town located in the Further Kingdoms of Everfall, or more specifically, along the coastline of the Kingdom of Aldor. It was once the most prosperous port along the Avanni Coast, but local troubles like the Summertime Siege have transformed the port into a former shadow of itself.

## History

The port town has existed since the Era of Kings, close to one thousand years ago, and has a rich history attached to it because of its lengthy stay within the kingdoms. It was first created by the Graychurch Monarchy (specifically Rallia and Endraseon Graychuch) to serve as a military docks for the Kingdom of Aldor. It quickly became a town of merchants though, in the centuries following, for its position near the main city of Malverin and the ease of access it provided merchants to sell its wares. Today, while the Grand City of Ola'Varris is seen as the largest and most prosperous port along the Londron Coast, Port Ral'Endas, until a year ago, was seen as the same for the Avanni Coast.

### The Summertime Siege

In the port's most recent history, they were assailed by a large group of mercenaries (rumoured to be around two thousand strong) who were after the town's many precious items and resources. The group called themselves the **Gin'Sharra** and they charged the town in 1404, brutally massacring the townsfolk and driving back the guard. The siege lasted for two months while reinforcements from other towns in the Kingdom of Aldor were being amassed, but in that time the town lost three quarters of its guard and a great deal of its wealth. This siege is thought to be the prime catalyst in the town's recent fall from grace and the primary reason why Port Ral'Endas has fallen on hard times in recent months.

## Leadership

The town is ruled over by two main groups, the first being the town's mayor and the other being a council of five individuals known collectively as The Restless who oversee specific parts of the town (they monitor the **docks,** the **markets**, the **wards**, the **wealth**, and the **guards**). The current mayor of Port Ral'Endas, who oversees the Restless, is **Lord Mayor Riddle**.

## Town Wards

The town is divided up into several different wards, below you can find each of them along with a quick description:

1. Goldfull — The most prosperous part of the town that is home to the wealthy elite.
2. New Ward — Mostly home to the wealthy merchants that have settled in the town.
3. The Gleaming Markets — This ward/dock is where the town's famous markets are contained, they allow for merchant ships to sell their wares straight from the boat.
4. Dockside — A residential area that sits opposite the lower docks.
5. Lower Docks — The main docks of the town.
6. Stonewood — Home to the working class of Ral'Endas, a poorer ward that sits on the edge of the coast.
7. Slopewards — A residential/commercial area for the middle class that contains a great deal of shops.
8. Upperhill — A residential area for the middle class.

## Prominent Locales

Within Port Ra'Endas there are several landmarks that have come to be associated with the once prolific port, you can find brief descriptions of them below:

* Crestwood Manor — A large manor in Goldfull where the mayor resides.
* The Standing Tower — A large tower in New Ward that acts as the town's main library, it is controlled and run by the **Idle Prophets.**
* The Old Church — A large structure in Upperhill that was built for worshippers of Halavrin; the God of Justice, which also serves as the town's main court.
* The Museum of the Port — The port's main museum dedicated to its history

## Factions and Groups

Below you can find a list of the most prominent groups operating in the port:

* The Split Shields
* The Townsguard