Spokstadt

A long-tilted valley, a deep gulf of shadow, ran back far into the mountains. Upon the further side, some way within the valley's arms, high on a rocky seat upon Balren Kyrr, stand the walls and towers of Spokstadt. All was dark about it, earth and sky, but it was lit with light. Not the light welling through the marble walls of Aerenbeir long ago, fair and radiant in the hollow of the hills. Paler indeed than the moon ailing in some slow eclipse was the light of it now, wavering and blowing like a noisome exhalation of decay, a corpse-light, a light that illuminated nothing. Here is the City of The Dead. Home to the Awakened and ruled by those who made the Darkhills the ashy ruins they are today.

### The Black Magick Quarter

Governed by the infamous Shyerethen clan Moon Elf exiles from Arnadithil , The Black Magick Quarter is home to an array of magic item shops and ahem... body shops.

#### Fergus's Chop Shop

Owned by Fergus, a ghoul who specializes in finding the body parts YOU NEED! Bring your own bags though as this establishment is very green. Not many other places can you find an orge eye for 3cp. Simply browse his pickled or dried wares. You can also get fresh or frozen parts at the deli counter.

#### The Mad Sandman

When you walk into The Mad Sandman, you are pretty sure the floors have not been swept since they opened. Run by Fifi, An Aarakockra Simulacrum of someone long since dead. She does her best to make everyone happy around her. This includes ridiculously low prices and lots of bar games. However the food is horrible and the ale is basically water. Notably behind the bar there is a giant urn filled with sand.

#### The Blacklight Inn

Run by Agatha, A Wight who will take none of your bullshit, The Blacklight Inn is filled with beautiful furniture and has blackflame torches casting light througout the Tavern. There are two back meeting rooms for traveling adventurers or for *negotiations*. There are two barmaids, Penelope Faeth, a skeleton who accentuates her curves with revealing clothing and Gertrude Trill a vivacious orc zombie who will absolutley spit in your drink and call you daddy for a bigger tip.

#### Leggz's Metalworks

Run by the infamous blacksmith Leggz who is a Patchwork with all handsome elven features, except his hairy Ogre legs. The giant intricate iron doors to Leggz's Metalworks are beautifully crafted and are a testament to his work. He makes all kinds of custom armor and weapons. He also is capable of adding small enchantments. His apprentice is a jovial halfing named Porkins.

### The Blood Quarter

Ruled by the ravenous Empress Eleonora Villareal III, who was responsible for a huge upsurge in the Vampiric population as well as the destruction of the Kingdom of Valinor, The Blood Quarter is a dangerous region that could potentially see you turned into cattle.

#### Sanguis House

Just Don't Go Here. Sanguis House is an incredibly difficult to place to get into and an even harder one to leave.

#### Azaerana's Skirt

Run by Madam Azaerana, Azaerana's Skirt is an upscale entertainment house which specializes in dance, song and enticement. Azaerana has been known to host parties for well paying customers where you may get *private* attention.

#### The Faded Rose Pub

Run by Siphos, A vampire who loves to unlive in decadence. The Faded Rose has all sorts of wine options and their tobaccoist on hand to supply those with smoke. Each table has a glass vase with a single rose in each vase. Blood is also on tap here for those who are of that diet. It is said that this establishment is owned by notorious vampire lord Mr. Rose, from which it gets it's name.

### The Spectre Quarter

Ruled by Avaneir The Avenging Wraith, This quarter is home to those who no longer possess a body of their own but most definetley possess a strong sense of *ahem* spirit.

#### Trinkets of Time

Everything within this shop could potentially be cursed. The propreitor Mr. Argenti, a ghost who ran this shop when he was alive over 4000 years ago and cannot remember much about alot the older items. His assitant Pickle is a zombie halfling who got her name from the fact that her head was pickled before she was resurrected and as such she always smells of vinegar.

#### Blackport Dungeon

A combination of a traditional dungeon and prison for the enemies of Spokstadt, Blackport Dungeon is staffed by solely ghosts and wraiths. The first ten levels are the prison while the next three make up the dungeon.

### The Bone Quarter

Ruled by Klik The Skeletal Necromancer of ages long since past.

#### The Ball and Socket

This. This is the place to get a drink. Famous for the whiskey and extremely good cuts of steak. Their not-so-live band Skelly Clarkson and The Forsaken Five are to die for. The air smells of tobacco and whiskey the music is always flowing and you can play billiards or three dragon ante in this absolutely amazing establisment.

#### Memento Mori

A Crypt/Library run by Vyerra Shyerethen, Memento Mori houses all kinds of corpses who can be communed with for information, for a price of course. There are a few staff who are undead and are physically about 10 years old or so, but only physically.

#### Viridis Marshes

These marshes rest on the outskirts of The Bone Quarter. There are countless corpses littering the water here from the massacre of Valinor. The Viridis Marshes are home to a very ancient and dark magic which is not understood by any who have come forward at least. Tread carefully here as those who fall into the water are forever changed by whatever evil magic exists down there.

### The Flesh Quarter

Ruled by Vahreez The Mad, a fleshy zombie orc who has only been bested in battle once.

#### Under Your Skin

Under Your Skin is a magical tattoo shop where you can get all sorts of ink to suit your needs and wants. Arrgh runs this joint. He will get you set up with the perfect art to reflect your personality.

#### The Necrodome

Home to all sorts of Blood Sports. This stadium houses over 50000 seats and is blessed by The Darkened. The Necrodome serves as The Darkened's Temple within Spokstadt. He revels in the murder that takes place within it's walls.

#### Gluttony Gals

Buffet run by a trio of zombie dwarven women Baeny Traeny and Kaeke. Meat is always on the menu here. Eat your fill and then eat some more. The stuff is never ending here!