The town of Carston is known for its surrounding landscape Vistas and it's close proximity to both the Mines of Solhalashand the foothills of the Stone Rib Mountains Centuries ago a large battle was fought on the plains to the east, now referred to as The Roving Barrows, forces of giants Orcs and other of nomadic species were rallied under the war Banner of a single orc war chief.
The battlefield left The result of the battle now is that he feels AR richly endowed in some areas and full of necrotic energy and others this leads to a diverse biome of available magical resources both from flora and fauna
When The mine closed local dorm populations surged and relocated into the town of Carston forming much of the local Artisans Guild for stone and metal working, resulting in an economic Boon for the town initially, but ultimately failed as the resources from the mine were expended end we're no longer readily available. Well under the kingdom of Arden this city would have long gone unnoticed had it not been for its recent involvement and proximity to much of the Monstrous activity of light and it's local adventuring Guild heroics in fighting back those monsters Its Chief exports are finely crafted weapons and armor, exotic liquor bruise, and magical potion and ingredients.
A Common Excursion often takes loads of material to the Abernathy in University the town of Carston, looking for new and unique ways to exploit these resources the professors are thrilled at the low prices and speed of delivery.