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Explore the City of Aranthaes

Aranthaes is a city of immense scale, rising across three vast tiers filled with districts, streets, landmarks and places to disappear into.

Discover inns and taverns, temples and markets, noble estates, hidden corners, public spaces and entire districts across the city. From the heights of the upper tiers to the crowded streets below, these are the places where adventures begin, secrets are kept and the life of Aranthaes unfolds.

Gerhard’s

Gerhard's

High Class Equipment For Top Adventurers Gerhard’s is a medium-sized equipment shop located in Aranthaes Wynds, catering to adventurers looking for higher quality equipment and basic magical items and potions. The building is made of smooth, polished wood, with a sign above the door depicting a silver wand on a deep blue background. Inside, the shop is well-lit and well-organized, with sturdy wooden shelves and glass display cases showcasing a range of high-quality equipment, magical items, and potions. The decor is plain and understated, with simple tapestries depicting past adventures

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Finnigan’s Emporium

Finnigan's Emporium

Finnigan’s Fair Stock at Fair Prices Finnigan’s Emporium is a small, cramped shop located in Aranthaes Wynds, catering to adventurers looking to purchase basic equipment for their quests. The building is made of rough-hewn wood and stone, with a faded sign above the door depicting a pack mule laden with supplies. Inside, the shop is dimly lit and cluttered, with shelves and bins overflowing with all manner of equipment and supplies. The decor is eclectic and mismatched, with everything from swords and shields to ropes and grappling hooks hanging on

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The Mother’s Guard

The Mother's Guard

When the City Guard is Off Duty The Mother’s Guard is a large inn located in the heart of Aranthaes Wynds, catering specifically to soldiers and other members of the military. The building is made of sturdy stone and wood, with a green and gold banner hanging above the entrance depicting a shield with a dragon, sword and crown. Inside, the common room is spacious and well-lit, with sturdy wooden tables and chairs arranged in neat rows. The decor is regimented and disciplined, with swords and shields hanging on the

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The Orc’s Tongue

The Orc's Tongue

If You Like Your Drink Dark The Orc’s Tongue is a seedy inn located on a narrow alley in Aranthaes Wynds, catering to adventurers of a darker disposition. The building is made of rough-hewn stone and wood, with a faded sign above the door depicting a crudely drawn orc head with a forked tongue. Inside, the common room is dark and smoky, with rough wooden tables and chairs scattered around the room. The decor is grim and foreboding, with weapons and torture implements hanging on the walls, and skulls and

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The Bloodied Mace

The Bloodied Mace

Adventure With Every Ale The Bloodied Mace is a popular inn located in the heart of Aranthaes Wynds, catering specifically to adventurers and other travelers who are seeking out companions for their campaigns. The building is large and imposing, with a timber-frame and plastered front and a wooden sign above the entrance depicting a mace stained with blood. Inside, the common room is bustling with activity, with adventurers from all walks of life gathered around tables, sharing stories and making plans for their next quest. The decor is rugged and

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The Tilted Crown

The Tilted Crown

Cheap For a Reason – Don’t Eat the Meat The Tilted Crown is a small and dingy inn located on a narrow street near the edge of Aranthaes Wynds. The building is made of rough-hewn wood, with a wooden sign hanging next to the door that reads “The Tilted Crown” in faded letters. Inside, the inn is dimly lit and sparsely furnished, with a few rickety tables and chairs scattered around the common room. The walls are stained and peeling, and the air is thick with the smell of smoke

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The Jumble

The Jumble

Welcome to the Jumble! The Wynds is home to three main markets that offer a wide variety of goods and services to its residents. The Jumble is a sprawling market on the western edge of the Wynds, famous for its endless clutter of secondhand goods and household cast-offs. Vendors here will sell anything they can lay their hands on, from cracked pots to forgotten heirlooms, and every stall promises the possibility of an unexpected treasure. The air is alive with noise as peddlers shout their wares, bargain-hunters haggle fiercely, and

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Wynds Fruitmarket

Wynds Fruitmarket

Getting Your Five a Day The Fruitmarket lies at the heart of the Wynds, its stalls overflowing with fresh produce, herbs, and spices brought in daily from the surrounding farmlands. Farmers, merchants, and townsfolk mingle in a riot of color, scent, and sound, creating one of the most vibrant markets in Aranthaes. Rows of baskets and crates spill with ripe apples, pears, melons, and exotic fruits carried in from distant ports. Herbs hang in fragrant bundles, while sacks of spices are weighed out by the pinch. The air is heavy

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Wynds Meat Market

Wynds Meat Market

A True Meating Place The covered Meat Market sits on the eastern edge of the Wynds, a roofed maze of hanging carcasses, butcher blocks, and smoking pits where fresh cuts and exotic game are sold by the shout. Beef and pork vie with boar, stag, and the occasional trophy from far-flung hunts – with rumors that even dragon finds its way here when coin is right. Cleavers ring, saws rasp through bone, and steam rises from kettles of brine and tallow. Hunters unload their morning hauls while sausage-makers grind and

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The Wynds Jail

The Wynds Jail

In Aranthaes, Crime Does NOT Pay The Wynds Jail is a grim and foreboding structure located in the heart of the district. It is a three-story stone building, with thick walls and small, barred windows. The entrance is a heavy iron gate that creaks ominously when opened. The jail is always guarded by at least two heavily armed guards, who keep a watchful eye on any visitors and maintain order among the prisoners. Inside, the jail is a miserable place, with damp, cramped cells that offer little privacy or comfort.

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Aranthaes Mint

Aranthaes Mint

The Very Making of Money The Aranthaes Mint is a vast fortified complex at the city’s center, where the wealth of Aranthaes is struck, weighed, and guarded. Entry is restricted to authorized personnel and the site is protected at all hours by the vigilant City Guard. Gold, silver, and copper coinage minted here underwrite commerce across the realm. The Mint’s buff stone walls, iron-banded gates, and toughened glass windows project strength and stability. In the courtyard, oversized gold coins set into the flagstones advertise both the city’s prosperity and its

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