Cantinas Maw:
A town build around the base of the Spire of Stars. The town is built upon the ruins of what was once the Authorities first crater research post. The town is a maze of scaffolding, repurposed ruins and crystalline lights. The city capitalizes on the spires natural glow to provide free lighting to most of it. The town is friendly to outsiders and the inner portions are nicer built of wood and stone, it feels like an underdark town. The town is friendly to outsiders, and the constant, low rumble of the Spire's inner workings is a sound so ever-present it's no longer noticed.
Tech Level: Varying, with a mix of steampunk magictech scrapped from the dungeon and traditional construction methods
NPC:
Anya, Resident Guildmaster
Kael, The Hand of Authority (Guard Captain)
Corvin, local librarian
Elara, the cogsmith
Silas, the Dealer
Fredrick Pletus, The common merchant
Unique Aspects:
The Crystal Market: Built above the residential areas. A central trading hub, chaotic, sprawling series of elevated platforms illuminated by massive crystal clusters. Here, merchants haggle over everything from rusty tools and tattered clothes to rare high grade magic items and crystals. This is the only place in the town where Authority merchants are tolerated, a place where their pristine gear stands out amongst the scraps the town has.
The High Farms: A series of tiered farms built on scaffolding high up on the side of the spire, where the light is strongest. These farms cultivate low light tolerant crops and fungi, this is the primary source of food for the town other than monster meat. The air here is cleaner than the rest of the town and the view is rare but beautiful. This area is heavily guarded and is considered the towns most valuable asset.
The Bazaar: A hidden network of rooms beneath the main market, accessible only through unmarked passages and hidden doors. This is the black market of the town where illegal or dangerous goods are traded, even slaves. Here, you'll find everything and more ranging from poison to stolen Authority tech, to information on faction movements and Dungeon discoveries or myth.