The most southern town in the River Towns region, this small town has stayed fairly well out of the troubles of the kingdom. Originally a camp for Dwarven and Human traders hauling cargo on barges to the towns on the sea, it became a trading hub and an important source of the fishing trade. The town itself is surrounded by a low wall, has two markets, a number of "Trade Houses" where individual members of the Traders Guild may set up shop, two inns, and a few smaller pubs catering more to the transients than locals. Other notable structures are the large Davanic Church and a Mill just outside the southern gates.
The mayor of the town is Ilsa Dundorian. She holds no noble title but was instead elected by the Trades Guild to oversee the general well being of the town. Security is maintained by a citizen-soldier force, which is fairly well regulated. Unless there is a specific path to an apprenticeship overseen by the Trades Guild, all able-bodied folk between the ages of 16 and 19 are required to serve at least two years as a city guard. One of the most important tasks here is to maintain the Well Worn Tower, a large structure with a fire that burns at all times. It acts as a lighthouse for river traffic and can be seen from a very long distance.
