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	* The Highborn, and thus the Empire, control all the regions of Necropolis, making it a firmly Imperial territory.		* The Highborn, and thus the Empire, control all the regions of Necropolis, making it a firmly Imperial territory.
	* [[#Reumah's Rest\|Reumah's Rest]] in [[#Coursmouth\|Coursmouth]] is a rank two [[fortification]]		* [[#Reumah's Rest\|Reumah's Rest]] in [[#Coursmouth\|Coursmouth]] is a rank two [[fortification]]
	* The ~~Diplomatenschloss in~~ [[#~~Hedrossan~~\|~~Hedrossan~~]] ~~serves as~~ a rank one fortification, as well as the ~~official embassy~~ to the [[Commonwealth]]		* The ''[[Ambassador_to_the_Commonwealth#The_Diplomatenschloss\|diplomatenschloss]]'' is a rank one [[fortification]] as well as an [[embassy]]. The [[Fortification#Bastion\|bastion]] stands in [[#Hedrossan\|Hedrossan]], and the [[garrison]] is made up of [[Commonwealth]] soldiers. There is no additional upkeep to the Empire to maintain these troops.
			[[Commonwealth]]
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	<!-- Constructed to help secure the northern borders of the first Highborn kingdom against the orcs in [[Bastion]]. Later, when the Highborn began to expand, it was from the First Sentinel that the armies went forth. After the civil war - during which it was severely damaged - the castle was re-purposed as a military academy, training generations of Highborn commanders. In 197YE, the structure was gutted by a fire that raged out of control for three days; historians are divided as to the cause. Most claim that the fire started when a candle was knocked over in one of the cellars, but a few point to fragmentary accounts about the fire that suggest the involvement of supernatural forces - perhaps even an eternal such as [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Surut]]. After its destruction, the ruins were troubled by the ghosts of the dead soldiers, and a team of exorcists worked year-round to lay them each to rest while also trying to piece together the story of the fire. In the end, the shell of the structure was partially reconstructed, but re-purposed again as a place of pilgrimage and shrine dedicated to the [[Ambition]], [[Pride]] and [[Courage]] of not only those Highborn who died in the fire, but those who defended their people or marched to war to build a better future. Some Highborn point to First Sentinel as an metaphor for Highguard; while they can adapt to the times, their core identity endures, and remains unchanged. -->		<!-- Constructed to help secure the northern borders of the first Highborn kingdom against the orcs in [[Bastion]]. Later, when the Highborn began to expand, it was from the First Sentinel that the armies went forth. After the civil war - during which it was severely damaged - the castle was re-purposed as a military academy, training generations of Highborn commanders. In 197YE, the structure was gutted by a fire that raged out of control for three days; historians are divided as to the cause. Most claim that the fire started when a candle was knocked over in one of the cellars, but a few point to fragmentary accounts about the fire that suggest the involvement of supernatural forces - perhaps even an eternal such as [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Surut]]. After its destruction, the ruins were troubled by the ghosts of the dead soldiers, and a team of exorcists worked year-round to lay them each to rest while also trying to piece together the story of the fire. In the end, the shell of the structure was partially reconstructed, but re-purposed again as a place of pilgrimage and shrine dedicated to the [[Ambition]], [[Pride]] and [[Courage]] of not only those Highborn who died in the fire, but those who defended their people or marched to war to build a better future. Some Highborn point to First Sentinel as an metaphor for Highguard; while they can adapt to the times, their core identity endures, and remains unchanged. -->

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	The river Couros is navigable for much of its length, allowing riverboats to travel up past [[Bastion]] and [[Redoubt]] to [[Reikos#Haros Water\|Haros]] in [[Reikos]], as well as to reach parts of [[Morrow]]. Chapters are built at regular intervals along the banks of the river, and Hedrossan is one of the most populous regions of Necropolis as a consequence. The trading port of '''Hedra''' is a fair distance inland, but is the favoured destination of ships from the [[The League\|League]] and the [[The Brass Coast\|Brass Coast]]. Vessels from as far afield as the [[The Marches\|Marches]] and even [[Wintermark]] prefer to bypass the archaic docks at Crown's Quay and do their trading here. A great deal of grain and other foodstuffs are sold to merchants destined for the peaks of [[Urizen]], despite (or perhaps causing) a great deal of economic rivalry with the port of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]].		The river Couros is navigable for much of its length, allowing riverboats to travel up past [[Bastion]] and [[Redoubt]] to [[Reikos#Haros Water\|Haros]] in [[Reikos]], as well as to reach parts of [[Morrow]]. Chapters are built at regular intervals along the banks of the river, and Hedrossan is one of the most populous regions of Necropolis as a consequence. The trading port of '''Hedra''' is a fair distance inland, but is the favoured destination of ships from the [[The League\|League]] and the [[The Brass Coast\|Brass Coast]]. Vessels from as far afield as the [[The Marches\|Marches]] and even [[Wintermark]] prefer to bypass the archaic docks at Crown's Quay and do their trading here. A great deal of grain and other foodstuffs are sold to merchants destined for the peaks of [[Urizen]], despite (or perhaps causing) a great deal of economic rivalry with the port of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]].

	Hedra is also the site of the [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth#Diplomatenschloss\|diplomatenschloss]], a fortified embassy built to [[Commonwealth]] designs. The garrison of Commonwealth soldiers stand ready to defend not only the embassy, but Necropolis itself should their allies be attacked. There has however been some concern that the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] might lead to problems, as ships belonging to both rival nations are sailing up and down the Couros river.		Hedra is also the site of the [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth#The Diplomatenschloss\|diplomatenschloss]], a fortified embassy built to [[Commonwealth]] designs. The garrison of Commonwealth soldiers stand ready to defend not only the embassy, but Necropolis itself should their allies be attacked. There has however been some concern that the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] might lead to problems, as ships belonging to both rival nations are sailing up and down the Couros river.

	===Highrod===		===Highrod===

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	===Hedrossan===		===Hedrossan===
	The river Couros is navigable for much of its length, allowing riverboats to travel up past [[Bastion]] and [[Redoubt]] to [[Reikos#Haros Water\|Haros]] in [[Reikos]], as well as to reach parts of [[Morrow]]. Chapters are built at regular intervals along the banks of the river, and Hedrossan is one of the most populous regions of Necropolis as a consequence. The trading port of '''Hedra''' is a fair distance inland, but is the favoured destination of ships from the [[The League\|League]] and the [[The Brass Coast\|Brass Coast]]. Vessels from as far afield as the [[The Marches\|Marches]] and even [[Wintermark]] prefer to bypass the archaic docks at Crown's Quay and do their trading here. A great deal of grain and other foodstuffs are sold to merchants destined for the peaks of [[Urizen]], despite (or perhaps causing) a great deal of economic rivalry with the port of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]]. Hedra is also the site of the [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth#Diplomatenschloss\|diplomatenschloss]], a fortified embassy built to [[Commonwealth]] designs.		The river Couros is navigable for much of its length, allowing riverboats to travel up past [[Bastion]] and [[Redoubt]] to [[Reikos#Haros Water\|Haros]] in [[Reikos]], as well as to reach parts of [[Morrow]]. Chapters are built at regular intervals along the banks of the river, and Hedrossan is one of the most populous regions of Necropolis as a consequence. The trading port of '''Hedra''' is a fair distance inland, but is the favoured destination of ships from the [[The League\|League]] and the [[The Brass Coast\|Brass Coast]]. Vessels from as far afield as the [[The Marches\|Marches]] and even [[Wintermark]] prefer to bypass the archaic docks at Crown's Quay and do their trading here. A great deal of grain and other foodstuffs are sold to merchants destined for the peaks of [[Urizen]], despite (or perhaps causing) a great deal of economic rivalry with the port of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]].

			Hedra is also the site of the [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth#Diplomatenschloss\|diplomatenschloss]], a fortified embassy built to [[Commonwealth]] designs. The garrison of Commonwealth soldiers stand ready to defend not only the embassy, but Necropolis itself should their allies be attacked. There has however been some concern that the proximity of the [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] embassy across the river in [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] might lead to problems, as ships belonging to both rival nations are sailing up and down the Couros river.

	===Highrod===		===Highrod===

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	===Hedrossan===		===Hedrossan===
	The river Couros is navigable for much of its length, allowing riverboats to travel up past [[Bastion]] and [[Redoubt]] to [[Reikos#Haros Water\|Haros]] in [[Reikos]], as well as to reach parts of [[Morrow]]. Chapters are built at regular intervals along the banks of the river, and Hedrossan is one of the most populous regions of Necropolis as a consequence. The trading port of '''Hedra''' is a fair distance inland, but is the favoured destination of ships from the [[The League\|League]] and the [[The Brass Coast\|Brass Coast]]. Vessels from as far afield as the [[The Marches\|Marches]] and even [[Wintermark]] prefer to bypass the archaic docks at Crown's Quay and do their trading here. A great deal of grain and other foodstuffs are sold to merchants destined for the peaks of [[Urizen]], despite (or perhaps causing) a great deal of economic rivalry with the port of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]].		The river Couros is navigable for much of its length, allowing riverboats to travel up past [[Bastion]] and [[Redoubt]] to [[Reikos#Haros Water\|Haros]] in [[Reikos]], as well as to reach parts of [[Morrow]]. Chapters are built at regular intervals along the banks of the river, and Hedrossan is one of the most populous regions of Necropolis as a consequence. The trading port of '''Hedra''' is a fair distance inland, but is the favoured destination of ships from the [[The League\|League]] and the [[The Brass Coast\|Brass Coast]]. Vessels from as far afield as the [[The Marches\|Marches]] and even [[Wintermark]] prefer to bypass the archaic docks at Crown's Quay and do their trading here. A great deal of grain and other foodstuffs are sold to merchants destined for the peaks of [[Urizen]], despite (or perhaps causing) a great deal of economic rivalry with the port of [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]] in [[Redoubt]]. Hedra is also the site of the [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth#Diplomatenschloss\|diplomatenschloss]], a fortified embassy built to [[Commonwealth]] designs.

	===Highrod===		===Highrod===

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OOC Notes

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	==OOC Notes==		==OOC Notes==
	* The Highborn, and thus the Empire, control all the regions of Necropolis making it a firmly Imperial territory.		* The Highborn, and thus the Empire, control all the regions of Necropolis, making it a firmly Imperial territory.
	* [[#Reumah's Rest\|Reumah's Rest]] is a rank two [[fortification]].		* [[#Reumah's Rest\|Reumah's Rest]] in [[#Coursmouth\|Coursmouth]] is a rank two [[fortification]]
			* The Diplomatenschloss in [[#Hedrossan\|Hedrossan]] serves as a rank one fortification, as well as the official embassy to the [[Commonwealth]]
	[[Category:Highguard]]		[[Category:Highguard]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]
	[[Category:Imperial Territory]]		[[Category:Imperial Territory]]
	<!-- Constructed to help secure the northern borders of the first Highborn kingdom against the orcs in [[Bastion]]. Later, when the Highborn began to expand, it was from the First Sentinel that the armies went forth. After the civil war - during which it was severely damaged - the castle was re-purposed as a military academy, training generations of Highborn commanders. In 197YE, the structure was gutted by a fire that raged out of control for three days; historians are divided as to the cause. Most claim that the fire started when a candle was knocked over in one of the cellars, but a few point to fragmentary accounts about the fire that suggest the involvement of supernatural forces - perhaps even an eternal such as [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Surut]]. After its destruction, the ruins were troubled by the ghosts of the dead soldiers, and a team of exorcists worked year-round to lay them each to rest while also trying to piece together the story of the fire. In the end, the shell of the structure was partially reconstructed, but re-purposed again as a place of pilgrimage and shrine dedicated to the [[Ambition]], [[Pride]] and [[Courage]] of not only those Highborn who died in the fire, but those who defended their people or marched to war to build a better future. Some Highborn point to First Sentinel as an metaphor for Highguard; while they can adapt to the times, their core identity endures, and remains unchanged. -->		<!-- Constructed to help secure the northern borders of the first Highborn kingdom against the orcs in [[Bastion]]. Later, when the Highborn began to expand, it was from the First Sentinel that the armies went forth. After the civil war - during which it was severely damaged - the castle was re-purposed as a military academy, training generations of Highborn commanders. In 197YE, the structure was gutted by a fire that raged out of control for three days; historians are divided as to the cause. Most claim that the fire started when a candle was knocked over in one of the cellars, but a few point to fragmentary accounts about the fire that suggest the involvement of supernatural forces - perhaps even an eternal such as [[The_Thrice-cursed_Court#Surut\|Surut]]. After its destruction, the ruins were troubled by the ghosts of the dead soldiers, and a team of exorcists worked year-round to lay them each to rest while also trying to piece together the story of the fire. In the end, the shell of the structure was partially reconstructed, but re-purposed again as a place of pilgrimage and shrine dedicated to the [[Ambition]], [[Pride]] and [[Courage]] of not only those Highborn who died in the fire, but those who defended their people or marched to war to build a better future. Some Highborn point to First Sentinel as an metaphor for Highguard; while they can adapt to the times, their core identity endures, and remains unchanged. -->

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	==Regions==		==Regions==
	===Coursmouth===		===Coursmouth===
	'''~~Qualites~~:''' City, Haunted<br>		'''Qualities:''' City, Haunted<br>
	The river Couros empties out into the Bay of Catazar here, but for the most part the coast is inhospitable. The [[#The Necropolis\|Necropolis]] is built atop the cliffs around the mouth of the river, in the ruins of the first Highborn city. One of the most well know [[inspirational location\|inspirational tombs]], that of [[Atuman]] the Navigator, stands a little apart from the rest of the city of the dead high atop the cliffs here. Outside the so-called Black City, most of this region is open parkland with a few scattered [[farm\|farms]] generally overseen by chapters based in the city itself. The presence of the Necropolis means that there are believed to be more ghosts here than anywhere else in the Empire with the possible exception of [[Kallavesa#The Sovevann\|the Sovevann]] in [[Kallavesa]]. Occasionally the [[Highguard_religious_beliefs#Stewards_of_the_dead\|Stewards of the Dead]] are called upon to deal with a particularly disruptive or frightening haunting - or to deal with a creature of the realms that has issued from one of the several Winter [[regio]] found in this region.		The river Couros empties out into the Bay of Catazar here, but for the most part the coast is inhospitable. The [[#The Necropolis\|Necropolis]] is built atop the cliffs around the mouth of the river, in the ruins of the first Highborn city. One of the most well know [[inspirational location\|inspirational tombs]], that of [[Atuman]] the Navigator, stands a little apart from the rest of the city of the dead high atop the cliffs here. Outside the so-called Black City, most of this region is open parkland with a few scattered [[farm\|farms]] generally overseen by chapters based in the city itself. The presence of the Necropolis means that there are believed to be more ghosts here than anywhere else in the Empire with the possible exception of [[Kallavesa#The Sovevann\|the Sovevann]] in [[Kallavesa]]. Occasionally the [[Highguard_religious_beliefs#Stewards_of_the_dead\|Stewards of the Dead]] are called upon to deal with a particularly disruptive or frightening haunting - or to deal with a creature of the realms that has issued from one of the several Winter [[regio]] found in this region.

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	The most significant event in the last hundred years was most likely the problems with [[Grendel]] raids in the early 300s. These were dealt with decisively during the reign of [[Empress Deanne]] - parts of [[#Sanctuary Sand\|Sanctuary Sand]] and [[#Longbeach\|Longbeach]] are still marked by [[orc]] attempts to secure the territory. These attacks petered out over the course of her reign, and had largely ended by the time [[Emperor Ahraz]] took the throne.		The most significant event in the last hundred years was most likely the problems with [[Grendel]] raids in the early 300s. These were dealt with decisively during the reign of [[Empress Deanne]] - parts of [[#Sanctuary Sand\|Sanctuary Sand]] and [[#Longbeach\|Longbeach]] are still marked by [[orc]] attempts to secure the territory. These attacks petered out over the course of her reign, and had largely ended by the time [[Emperor Ahraz]] took the throne.

	Recent years have seen increasing Grendel action, and the threat to [[#Longbeach\|Longbeach]] and [[#Sanctuary Sand\|Sanctuary Sand]] is all too real. The Empire has taken pains to try and ensure there is an [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]] garrisoned along the southern coast as much as possible - the Grendel would no doubt relish the opportunity to pillage the tombs of the Thrones and heroes of the Empire. Fortunately, they cannot directly assault the Necropolis itself - the cliffs protect the city from marine assaults.		Recent years have seen increasing Grendel action, and the threat to [[#Longbeach\|Longbeach]] and [[#Sanctuary Sand\|Sanctuary Sand]] is all too real. The Empire has taken pains to try and ensure there is an [[Army\|army]] garrisoned along the southern coast as much as possible - the Grendel would no doubt relish the opportunity to pillage the tombs of the Thrones and heroes of the Empire. Fortunately, they cannot directly assault the Necropolis itself - the cliffs protect the city from marine assaults.

	In Summer 384YE a network of roads, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" were [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate. Now the White Roads serve to link Necropolis with both [[Bastion]] and [[Reikos]]. They also provided a major boon to the [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]] of the territory. In the Winter of 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate determined to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Levy_Tolls_on_White_Roads\|levy tolls]] on traffic using the road, meaning they no longer increase the income of individual citizens but provide a significant boost to the Imperial Treasury, in part to pay for the war against the [[vallorn]].		In Summer 384YE a network of roads, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" were [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate. Now the White Roads serve to link Necropolis with both [[Bastion]] and [[Reikos]]. They also provided a major boon to the [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]] of the territory. In the Winter of 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate determined to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Levy_Tolls_on_White_Roads\|levy tolls]] on traffic using the road, meaning they no longer increase the income of individual citizens but provide a significant boost to the Imperial Treasury, in part to pay for the war against the [[vallorn]].

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	=== The Sumaah Embassy ===		=== The Sumaah Embassy ===
	During the Spring Equinox 379YE, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] [[commission\|commissioned]] an [[embassy]] to the [[Sumaah Republic]] to be built in the city of [[#The Necropolis\|Necropolis]]. Work began shortly after the Summer Solstice 379YE, and was finally completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE. The white granite compound is built after the Sumaah style - a central five-tiered ziggurat surrounded by several single-story buildings nestled in extensive gardens.		During the Spring Equinox 379YE, the [[Senate]] [[commission\|commissioned]] an [[embassy]] to the [[Sumaah Republic]] to be built in the city of [[#The Necropolis\|Necropolis]]. Work began shortly after the Summer Solstice 379YE, and was finally completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE. The white granite compound is built after the Sumaah style - a central five-tiered ziggurat surrounded by several single-story buildings nestled in extensive gardens.

	===Reumah's Rest===		===Reumah's Rest===

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	===Longbeach===		===Longbeach===
	'''Qualities:''' Coastal<br>		'''Qualities:''' Coastal<br>
	With one of the most literal names of all the regions of Highguard, Longbeach is home to several fishing villages and most of the chapters here make their living from the sea. It is perhaps best known for the port-town of '''Crown's Quay'''. Once a small fishing village called Westport, Crown’s Quay became notable as the preferred port for those wishing to travel to Anvil, and its docks were rebuilt by the [[Military Council\|military council]] in the early days of Empire. Legend also says that it was the place the Three Sisters, the founders of the Brass Coast, took ship. Despite its age and fame, it has never been especially prosperous as a trade port - although several attempts have been made to built lighthouses and to upgrade the quayside they have rarely amounted to significant change. One point of interest at Crown's Quay is the unassuming building that serves as the offices for overseeing the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orc]] national [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse\|Bourse Seat]] known as the [[Steel Fist]]. Every season, a fast ship belonging to the rulers of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] arrives at the Quayside to deliver a parcel of [[ilium]] as part of the trade deal negotiated by [[Empress Britta]]. Crown's Quay is also the site of the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Kruidenkenner ''magazjin'']], a warehouse used by the Sarcophan herbalist and apothecary guild of the same name to trade [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] with the Empire.		With one of the most literal names of all the regions of Highguard, Longbeach is home to several fishing villages and most of the chapters here make their living from the sea. It is perhaps best known for the port-town of '''Crown's Quay'''. Once a small fishing village called Westport, Crown’s Quay became notable as the preferred port for those wishing to travel to Anvil, and its docks were rebuilt by the [[Military Council\|military council]] in the early days of Empire. Legend also says that it was the place the Three Sisters, the founders of the Brass Coast, took ship. Despite its age and fame, it has never been especially prosperous as a trade port - although several attempts have been made to built lighthouses and to upgrade the quayside they have rarely amounted to significant change. One point of interest at Crown's Quay is the unassuming building that serves as the offices for overseeing the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orc]] national [[Bourse\|Bourse Seat]] known as the [[Steel Fist]]. Every season, a fast ship belonging to the rulers of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] arrives at the Quayside to deliver a parcel of [[ilium]] as part of the trade deal negotiated by [[Empress Britta]]. Crown's Quay is also the site of the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Kruidenkenner ''magazjin'']], a warehouse used by the Sarcophan herbalist and apothecary guild of the same name to trade [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] with the Empire.

	===Sanctuary Sand===		===Sanctuary Sand===

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	===Longbeach===		===Longbeach===
	'''Qualities:''' Coastal<br>		'''Qualities:''' Coastal<br>
	With one of the most literal names of all the regions of Highguard, Longbeach is home to several fishing villages and most of the chapters here make their living from the sea. It is perhaps best known for the port-town of '''Crown's Quay'''. Once a small fishing village called Westport, Crown’s Quay became notable as the preferred port for those wishing to travel to Anvil, and its docks were rebuilt by the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|military council]] in the early days of Empire. Legend also says that it was the place the Three Sisters, the founders of the Brass Coast, took ship. Despite its age and fame, it has never been especially prosperous as a trade port - although several attempts have been made to built lighthouses and to upgrade the quayside they have rarely amounted to significant change. One point of interest at Crown's Quay is the unassuming building that serves as the offices for overseeing the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orc]] national [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse Seat]] known as the [[Steel Fist]]. Every season, a fast ship belonging to the rulers of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] arrives at the Quayside to deliver a parcel of [[ilium]] as part of the trade deal negotiated by [[Empress Britta]]. Crown's Quay is also the site of the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Kruidenkenner ''magazjin'']], a warehouse used by the Sarcophan herbalist and apothecary guild of the same name to trade [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] with the Empire.		With one of the most literal names of all the regions of Highguard, Longbeach is home to several fishing villages and most of the chapters here make their living from the sea. It is perhaps best known for the port-town of '''Crown's Quay'''. Once a small fishing village called Westport, Crown’s Quay became notable as the preferred port for those wishing to travel to Anvil, and its docks were rebuilt by the [[Military Council\|military council]] in the early days of Empire. Legend also says that it was the place the Three Sisters, the founders of the Brass Coast, took ship. Despite its age and fame, it has never been especially prosperous as a trade port - although several attempts have been made to built lighthouses and to upgrade the quayside they have rarely amounted to significant change. One point of interest at Crown's Quay is the unassuming building that serves as the offices for overseeing the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial orc]] national [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse Seat]] known as the [[Steel Fist]]. Every season, a fast ship belonging to the rulers of the [[Sarcophan Delves]] arrives at the Quayside to deliver a parcel of [[ilium]] as part of the trade deal negotiated by [[Empress Britta]]. Crown's Quay is also the site of the [[Kruidenkenner_Trademaster#The_Kruidenkenner_Magazijn\|Kruidenkenner ''magazjin'']], a warehouse used by the Sarcophan herbalist and apothecary guild of the same name to trade [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] with the Empire.

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	The most significant event in the last hundred years was most likely the problems with [[Grendel]] raids in the early 300s. These were dealt with decisively during the reign of [[Empress Deanne]] - parts of [[#Sanctuary Sand\|Sanctuary Sand]] and [[#Longbeach\|Longbeach]] are still marked by [[orc]] attempts to secure the territory. These attacks petered out over the course of her reign, and had largely ended by the time [[Emperor Ahraz]] took the throne.		The most significant event in the last hundred years was most likely the problems with [[Grendel]] raids in the early 300s. These were dealt with decisively during the reign of [[Empress Deanne]] - parts of [[#Sanctuary Sand\|Sanctuary Sand]] and [[#Longbeach\|Longbeach]] are still marked by [[orc]] attempts to secure the territory. These attacks petered out over the course of her reign, and had largely ended by the time [[Emperor Ahraz]] took the throne.

	Recent years have seen increasing Grendel action, and the threat to [[#Longbeach\|Longbeach]] and [[#Sanctuary Sand\|Sanctuary Sand]] is all too real. The Empire has taken pains to try and ensure there is an [[~~Imperial army~~\|army]] garrisoned along the southern coast as much as possible - the Grendel would no doubt relish the opportunity to pillage the tombs of the Thrones and heroes of the Empire. Fortunately, they cannot directly assault the Necropolis itself - the cliffs protect the city from marine assaults.		Recent years have seen increasing Grendel action, and the threat to [[#Longbeach\|Longbeach]] and [[#Sanctuary Sand\|Sanctuary Sand]] is all too real. The Empire has taken pains to try and ensure there is an [[Army\|army]] garrisoned along the southern coast as much as possible - the Grendel would no doubt relish the opportunity to pillage the tombs of the Thrones and heroes of the Empire. Fortunately, they cannot directly assault the Necropolis itself - the cliffs protect the city from marine assaults.

	In Summer 384YE a network of roads, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" were [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate. Now the White Roads serve to link Necropolis with both [[Bastion]] and [[Reikos]]. They also provided a major boon to the [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]] of the territory. In the Winter of 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate determined to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Levy_Tolls_on_White_Roads\|levy tolls]] on traffic using the road, meaning they no longer increase the income of individual citizens but provide a significant boost to the Imperial Treasury, in part to pay for the war against the [[vallorn]].		In Summer 384YE a network of roads, tentatively dubbed "the Virtuous Roads" were [[Construct_White_Roads\|commissioned]] by the Imperial Senate. Now the White Roads serve to link Necropolis with both [[Bastion]] and [[Reikos]]. They also provided a major boon to the [[farm\|farms]] and [[business\|businesses]] of the territory. In the Winter of 386YE, however, the Imperial Senate determined to [[386YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Levy_Tolls_on_White_Roads\|levy tolls]] on traffic using the road, meaning they no longer increase the income of individual citizens but provide a significant boost to the Imperial Treasury, in part to pay for the war against the [[vallorn]].