Rook's Rest

 Rook's Rest 

population: approx 40,000

Continent: Arken

country: Ravenwing

Province: Royal District

founded: 435 3E

mayor: Duke Robert O'shea

 services provided: 

blacksmith

gunsmith

tailor

general

gambling

boarding

liquor

lumber

masonry

dining

sport

sherriff

Mechanic

 Notable Locations 

Rook's Watch Keep

Ravenwing Colosseum

McGill's (restaurant)

Museum of the Duff

The Royal Observatory

The Great Waystone

Rook's Rest Port

Rook's rest was established by Gerald Lyons in 435 3E. Originally called Lyonsport, it was changed to Ravenscroft in 500 3E, and later, Rook's Rest in 535 3E. It was established on the foundation of the fallen Grugon Capital, Einstadt, after Gerald Lyons slayed King Einborg on the steps of the Grugon Castle.

Rook's rest is the capital of Ravenwing, and one of the three largest cities on Arken. Once a jewel of the east coast, the overwatch of the Duke has brought about corruption and poverty, leaving the city a shell of its former glory.

The city is situated on the shore, with a complex of stone docks lining the edge of the city. The buildings are all made from stone blocks, and the skyline is dominated by the tower of Rook's Watch Keep. This tower stands at about 250 feet high, and has numerous cages hanging out from it, containing well known criminals. The city is surrounded by massive 50 feet tall stone walls, and an inner wall that divides the royal sector where only nobles, well off merchants, and politicians reside. This barrier carries heavy symbolism in Rook's Rest, and it is illegal to tresspass into the Royal Sector without holding land or having business inside.

Rook's rest also has an advanced sewer system, and a series of water pipes that provide indoor plumbing, though most poor folk cannot afford this luxury. The city also supplies electrical power throughout, but as the depression set in, the lower class also could not afford this, which led to the nickname "the dark district".

three great roads lead into the city from the main gates, and are well kept, as they are the roads of the trading routes. the primary road from the east gate is paved with golden colored bricks, and are lined by guards and gas lamps. traffic flows through these roads at all hours, and the law is strictly enforced in these areas.

Rook's Rest was once surrounded by farmland, but these farms have since been driven out of business, and the land lays barren.

The city's economy relies heavily on import and tax levys. The city runs rampant with money lenders and slumlords, all looking to squeeze every drop out of those beneath them, as they are being squeezed by those above them, leading all the way to The Duke's outlandish property and business taxes.