Firecrest

The city of Firecrest is a large city built around the imposing Firecrest Volcano.

It is ruled over by Nagru'lepys.

## Description

Firecrest is a large city, containing many people of different kinds, the majority of push and shove throughout the city comes in the form of guilds and factions, vying to increase control. The city is built at the foot of Firecrest volcano, which can on many days be seen with large tufts of smoke rising from it.
### Incandescent Bazaar

The main market area for Firecrest, this area is busy nonstop, day and night. The area is filled with a variety of shops and entertainment. Multiple segments of open air stalls allow vendors from afar and near to hawk their wares.

### The Commons

The main residential district of Firecrest, a wide variety of different people reside here. There are also a lot of businesses operating this area. Most of the city residents live here.

### Cliffside

The wealthy district of Firecrest, it is occupied by nobles and wealthy merchants. Many of the more expensive shops are in this area, and most residents have some manner of guards. The Cliffside are positioned on Firecrest mountain itself, and offer a good view towards the rest of the city. Commoners seen in this area can often find themselves forcefully ousted by the locals and their guards.

### Faith's Call

A small district in the center of the city offering most of the cities major temples. The biggest temples in the city are the ones to Chalus, Kwolok and Zepharial. This area has a large open section for festivities.

### Academics District

Many of the various guilds and nobles vying for control often have centers of learning in this district. The sources of education themselves can often be flung into conflicts. Despite this, there's a fairly large core of educated individuals in the area.

### Coin's Call

A district that arose from the initial settlement in the area, it was originally made with walls for defense. Nowdays this district is mainly occupied by mercenaries and rogues for hire, and usually profits off service for hire. Most militaristic guilds headquarter here.

### Korvof's Embrace

The main cemetary within Firecrest, it's a relative area of calm and serenity within the area, and most people avoid it.

### The Downcasts

The slums of Firecrest, crime is rife within the slums, and most travelers are advised to avoid it. It's full of shady bars and establishments, and rough types abound in the area. Street fights commonly break out, and sometimes end in deaths.

### Farmlands

A rural area outside of Firecrest, mostly comprised of farms stretching along the lazy river. Most of the locals tend to be quite poor, and often farmer markets open up, with rich merchants buying things wholesale.

### Urdunnar

A community of dwarves living within Firecrest mountain itself, they usually keep to themselves, and most consider them separate to the city itself. Recently they've closed off entrance to most residents of Firecrest following complications that arose with The Spiked Gauntlet.  For the most part the dwarves of Urdunnar are nearly entirely self sufficient.

### The Eyrie

A community of Aarakocra residing near the top of Firecrest Volcano, their community nearly inaccessible without flight. They are a very close knit community, and have on several occasion refused trade with certain factors as a community.

### Wyrmhall

Nagru'lepy's opulent mansion, there is a single trail leading towards it, and it is always under guard by Nagru'lepys most loyal. Visitors are only allowed by Nagru'lepys's permission, and most residents will never be allowed to enter. The complex sits atop a steep cliff, and is extremely large.

### The Grand Colloseum

A large arena in the center of the city, that can be seen from large segments of the cliffside. Criminals are often forced to fight each other, as well as various beasts, both wild and otherwise. Many in the city are very fond of the regularly scheduled fights, and Nagru'lepys is a frequent patron.

## Major Factions

### The Spiked Gauntlet

Formerly a group of violent thugs and mercenaries, which were feared all across firecrest. In the last 20 year, it has been taken over violently by Serili'zarxisa which has been slowly turning it into a more respected force with the intent to impose order. Under her rule they have grown in number and influence, and they now provide security and are trying to become a standing army for Firecrest.

Leaders:

Captain: Serili'zarxisa - Female red dragon.

Lieutenant: Iroas - Male Minotaur.

### Gilded Goods

A mercantile faction that has been formed by Tarzur'zalakeshir and has seen explosive growth throughout Firecrest. They deal in goods both exotic and mundane, and have established themselves as the main mercantile faction within the city. Many wizards are brought into positions of power. They run a newly built academy for wizards and merchants. Their members are usually very well dressed, and use heavy makeup.

Leaders:

Head Mage: Tarzur'zalakeshir - Male red dragon.

Academy Headmaster: Genyver Tanyth - Female elf.

Treasurer: Grigglespot Penzerwind - Male Gnome.

### Firecrest Herald

A newly formed faction, inspired by the Shatiri Pages. They print regular newspapers which they sell to the city's residents. They also provide printing services for sale, as an additional source of income. Their coverage is often slanted in specific directions. They particularly dislike The Spiked Gauntlet.

Leaders:

Chief Editor: Ricco Redheart - Male Halfling.

### Noble Alliance

An alliance of many of Firecrest's Noble families, they often finance other groups within the city. Many of them have high stakes in several of the existing guilds and groups in Firecrest. They usually dislike newer organizations.

Leaders:

Liaison: Duke Valseyr Marnell - Male Human.

Representative: Baroness Mave Cevarin - Female Half Elf Tiefling.

### Wyvern Knights

A popular faction of mercenaries in Firecrest, with ties with criminal elements and nobles. They are the second strongest mercenary faction in Firecrest. They often clash with The Spiked Gauntlet.

Leaders:

Captain: Byron Manathell - Human Male.

Lieutenant: Piztri'vallus Rastor'cyx - Dragonborn.

### The Obsidian Crown

A criminal faction with a strong grip across the entirety of Firecrest, and a grasp on Urdunnar as well. In the last few years, they've consolidated many crime groups under them.

Leaders:

Sovereign: Nethys Ironshield - Dwarf Male.

### Apothecary Union

A collection of formerly separate apothecaries, deciding to share knowledge, and provide better treatment for people. They have an impressive knowledge of alchemy, and are often seen as an outlier for most factions. They usually keep the common folk in mind.

Leaders:

High Chemist: Lorenz Fairaz - Half elf male.

### Freemasons Guild

A guild providing masonry and construction services throughout firecrest, achieveing a near monopoly. There are rumors that they hire darker organizations to sabotage rivals.

Leaders:

Stonemaster: Ulthanna Hardlock - Dwarf female.

### Explorer's Society

A longstanding group of thugs for hire, with a long bloody history of leaders. Despite their name, most of their exploring involves different ways to hurt people.

Leaders:

Captain: Mokk - Ogre male.

### Crimson Couriers

An organization that deliver packages, news and information throughout the city. They are comprised mostly of Aarakocra, which lived on the mountain before Firecrest was formed. They use their considerable wealth to keep Aarakocra interests.

Leaders:

Sky master: Hat'anku - female Aarakocra.

### Bloody Ring

An organization which started out around the great colloseum built in Firecrest. They organize showmatches between prisoners, and a variety of beasts captured or imported. They also manage many other forms of entertainment within the city, and are very influential. They work closely with Esinmar in acquisition of creatures, and sending notes back in exchange.

Leaders:

Ringmaster: Kralov Ulth - Human male.

Chief Procurer: Zafssaloss - Female lizardfolk.