Abishot Market District

Located along the South edge of the city of Abishot.

## History

The Market district of Abishot formed largely how most market districts do. As the city grew, people needed a place to go to buy and sell their products. The District was conveniently located just in land of the docks, from which much of the cities commerce and trade goods flowed. A small river flows through the district. This river runs from outside the city, though the Temple District, across the Market District and finally out through the Docks into the bay. The river has served as a busy pathway for transporting goods from the Market out to the Bay for transportation across the water.

As the city grew, and the other districts began to evolve and grow, a centralized market area became less important. Many high profile shops began to pop up outside the market district, and people traveled to the area less and less. Seeing the need to evolve the district, the lords of the area began to shift the focus from purely a market district, to a more multi-use area. Businesses of all types were invited to call the market district home. From lawyers to bakers, everyone had a place in the Market District. Housing in the area ranges from poorer multi-family dwellings, to large mansions.

When House Hudson was given control over the area, several old estates were torn down, and replaced with new age towers. Three towers were constructed in the area that house both businesses and wealthier citizens. Several neighborhoods in the area were selected for upgrades in terms of both beautification and security. These more expensive dwellings are now home to some of Abishots more wealthy residence.

## Locations

### 1. Hudson Tower Estate

> Located on the North side of Shadowchaser park, closest to the Royal District. Hudson Tower is the home and offices of House Hudson. The tallest of the three towers, Hudson Tower is off limits to the general public. Surrounded by a large iron fence and guarded 24/7. Appointments can be made at the front gate for a meeting with a Noble within the house.
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### 2. Seaside Tower

> Located on the West side of Shadowchaser Park, closest to the Dock District. This tower was the first of the two business focused towers to be completed. The first two floors are office space, while the upper levels are high end residential apartments.
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> a. Steal the Dough Bakery - Owned and operated by Mattybo, a Noble of House Hudson. He bakes artisan breads and cinnamon buns.
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> b. Abishot Post office - The large central office for all mail leaving or coming into Abishot. There are smaller post offices spread out through the city that feed into this larger office.
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> c. Threads and Needles - A high end tailor. Known to provide clothing for many of the Nobles throughout the city.
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> d. Residential Apartments - High end Residential suits. Several suits are available year round for short term rent by diplomats or other wealthy clients.
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### 3. Treeside Tower

> Located on the East side of Shadowchaser Park, nearest to the Temple District. The second of the business focused towers to be completed. Similar to Seaside Tower, the bottom levels are businesses, while the top levels are high end residential apartments.
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> a. The Multinational Hovel of Flapjacks – A new restaurant to Abishot, with a focus on breakfast meals.
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> b. Your Cozy Castle – Abishot's leading realty firm.
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> c. Daniel and Danielle’s Law Firm – Lawyers and Twins, they are known for their cheesy advertisements posted around the city.
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> d. Residential Apartments - High end Residential suits.
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### 4. Shadowchaser Park and Playground

> Located between the three Market District towers, Shadowchaser Park is named after House Hudson's founder. The central feature is a statue of the founder herself, with a fox at her feet. The statue is in the center of a large pond, fed by the river running from the Temple District. Grassy fields surround the pond. There is a play structure in the park built for children to frolic.
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### 5. The Familiar Fox Inn

> A large and well known Tavern and Inn. Many high class merchants and emissaries visit the Tavern for meals. The Tavern is clean, well lit, and serves well prepared hot meals. Those who are in the know, are aware that there are actually many levels below the tavern. The most well known of these levels is the Nightclub and Casino.
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> a. Voleur de Velour Club and Casino - "The Velvet Thief". Hudson owns and operates the VIP only Nightclub and Casino. The Club is expensively decorated, with a live band playing nearly at all hours. The bar contains all the finest liquors known to the city. The Noble Ducamis can often be found in a makeshift office in a corner booth.
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> b. Hudson Wine Cellar\* - Located underneath the Voleur de Velour Club, accessed though a back door behind the casino. The Wine Cellar is off limits to the public. Ducamis, along with several other Hudson Nobles are often seen going into the Wine Cellar and not returning for hours at a time.
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### 6. The Ducamis Animal Refuge

> Built to house the growing assortment of animals acquired by house Hudson. This location has opened to the public for a fee. It contains several local species, along with several large exhibits for the Foxes (Vixon and Todd) and the Bison (Blizzard and Jinx Jr.).
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### 7. Temple of Aesis

> A temple to the Goddess Aesis. The Temple started off as a more humble temple, but has recently renovated and expanded.
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### 8. Matilda's Weapons and Armor

> A local vendor for new and used Weapons and Armor, run by proprietor Matilda.
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### 9. Bestest Bobbles and Beans Emporium

> A local vendor that sells all sorts of toys, regends, bits and bobbles. There is a bit of everything in this hodge podge store. The owner is an eccentric Half-Elf who gives a different name every time he is asked.
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### 10. Reyak's Bubbles and Books

> Owned by the Noble Reyak. Bubbles and Books sells alchemy supplies, and books of all sorts.
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### 11. South Gate

> This gate, located on the South wall of Abishot, leads out of the city. It is heavily fortified and guarded all day long. It is closed at sunset and does not open until dawn.
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