Iysgarth

Iysgarth is the capital city of the Iysgarth Empire. Located in the south east of Ostaria, the city is bounded by the Sidra sea to the south and Lake Sidra to the north, the two of which are connected by the Sidra seaway river, which divides the City in two. The city is extremely well fortified, with a large naval presence in the Sidra Sea, 100 ft tall outerwalls, and several large inner keeps (including the infamous Copper Spire Fort, where the Garth family and the current Emperor or Empress resides). The City is surrounded by extremely fertile agricultural land that is interspersed with hundreds of small villages and hamlets.

The following list outlines some of the main locations in Iysgarth, as numbered on the map:

1. **The Copper Spire Keep –** A gargantuan complex of copper-tiled towers and spires. The ancestral home of House Garth, The Imperial Family, including High Empress Seraphina, the current ruler of the Iysgarthian Empire.

2. **Fort Ivar –** The HQ and barracks of the Iysgarthian Imperial Army.

3. **Starminster Abbey –** The Iysgarthian parliament building, official meeting place of the High Council.

4. **The Obelisk –** The HQ of the Crimson League, a group of mages under the direct control of the current High Emperor / Empress. Their main jobs are the personal protection of the current High Emperor / Empress, general magical defence of Iysgarth, control of magical item development and distribution, and the identification and neutralisation of potential magical threats to the Empire.

5. **The Silver Satyr –** One of the few shops in Iysgarth with permission to sell magical items and potions. Famous for its incredible range of artefacts, scrolls and potions.

6. **The Guildhall District –** Portion of the city dominated by the more artisan guilds such as textiles, pottery, brewing etc.

7. **The Crucible –** A vast amphitheatre where many public events are held (including state tournaments, games and state executions). Once per month, the site hosts the infamous “Brawls of the Bloody”, a series of winner-takes-all multi-person combats in honour of Ivar the Bloody, the first High Emperor of Iysgarth, which offers commoners and elite warriors alike the chance of glory and profit.

8. **The Temple District -** A large square holding most of Isysgarth’s temples, shrines and other Holy locations.

8a: Cathedral of the Triad, outside which are statues of every past Iysgarthian High Emperor / Empress.

8b: Platinum Palace of Bahamut.

8c: Garden Temple of the Seldarine.

9. **The Market Gate –** the southern entrance to the City which leads into a vast market selling pretty much everything that exists.

10. **Eastgate –** The eastern entrance to the City.

11. **Eastfield –** The collective name for the sprawling farms and homesteads located east of Iysgarth.

12. **The Victory Wharf –** The main commercial dock.

13. **Fasyldan Fortress –** Currently the HQ of the Mahadrin Mercenary Company, who are contracted by the Iysgarthian High Council to run the Victory Wharf.

14. **The University of Iysgarth –** A series of grandiose buildings that host the various departments that make up the University. This includes the Renys Library, a vast collection of books, tomes and research covering pretty much every topic imaginable.

15. **The Noble Quarter –** The name given to the poshest district of the city, which includes the University Campus, various theatres and the homes of the wealthiest and most influential members of Iysgarth’s elite.

16. **The Sky Docks –** Three large towers, each capable of docking up to four airships.

17. **The Iysgarthian Granary –** The main storage facility for Iysgarth’s vast agricultural outputs.

18. **Shastina Stronghold –** The HQ of the Iysgarthian Imperial Navy, including a large naval shipbuilding yard

19. **The Mothers Luck –** Tavern, Casino and Union Building run by the powerful Caracuzza Family.

20. **The Judicial Hall –** The HQ of the Iysgarthian Imperial Judiciary and location of Iysgarth’s main court buildings.

21. **The Bascule Bridge –** A large drawbridge that crosses the Sidra Seaway river, connecting the two halves of the City. Powered by a large series of watermills.

22. **Fishgate –** The northern entrance to the city which leads to a sizeable food market.

23. **Halibut Harbour –** The northern docks, mostly used by the fishing guild.

24. **Westgate –** The western entrance to the City.

25. **The Dread Bastillion –** The main prison of Iysgarth. Said to have multiple layers that extend deep beneath the city.

26. **The Smoke Yard –** A region of the city dominated by the more industrial guilds and workshops such as masons, forges and woodwork.

27. **Wheatown –**The collective name for the sprawling farms and homesteads located west of Iysgarth.