Risencrest

Risencrest is often considered the most powerful seat in all of Aestonia. Tristan Blackstone is the current King of the Rising Lands and his seat is at Castle Blackstone in Risencrest. They are known for the finest clothing trade in all Aestonia as well as an impressive military force that often meets at the Bleeding Edge to fend off forces of Maransa.

Black District
This district is the slums. Buildings are wooden and falling apart with few people in the streets. Most avoid the area that do not live there. Littered with taverns, crooks, and thieves, this place is often sought out by those looking for key information. The Crested Goat is the least shady of the taverns yet it is full of thieves and liars still. They have the finest ales in the Black District. Harpoon’s Willow is a newer tavern with growing popularity. The ale is decent but the crooks are plenty. This place is much more dangerous. Rustig Harpoon runs this place (and some say much more).

Common's District
This district holds most of the housing for the people of Risencrest. The buildings are wooden with a few stone and are well-kept. The Tainted Kobold is a much more secretive but favorite tavern. The Iron Dagger is the popular tavern among the district. The people here revere the brothers Malachai. Pieter Malachai and his brotherJayson Malachai are popular among the common-folk and often represent them in the courts of Castle Blackstone. These two nobles came from street-rats to noble status through their foiling of a Maransan spying network in Risencrest. They know better than any how the town works.

Market District
Here you can find most of the shops and markets. Wooden buildings that are welcoming cover this district. Markets here favor clothing above all else. Luxurious clothing from all over Aestonia can be found here and especially from the Nentir Vale. Other goods here include fresh foods, some armor and weapons, and a few magic goods. No prominent figures live here yet some places of interest include Podego’s Linens, Yandar’s Combat, and Silvar’s Accessories.