Glimmergate

Glimmergate is the largest city in the West Ridings and the heart of all its trade and commerce. It sits on Glimmer Lake at the point where the River Gougemouth splits into 4 and passes through the city to enter the lake. It is a city built on commerce and order, with a well trained and provisioned guard contingent. It doesn’t actually produce very much at all, but relies entirely on moving around gold and pieces of paper with numbers on. There is a very definite split between the haves and the have-nots. The city is ruled by the Merchant Kings of Glimmergate. The city is home to the Red Sashes, a loose guild of prostitutes who are known by the coloured sash they wear on their arm. This activity is technically illegal but nobody does anything against it so long as it's kept behind closed doors.

Castle Annaras

The seat of government in Glimmergate, it sits on the top of a hill overlooking the lake and General Madding’s End, and is surrounded by a fortified wall. The rulers of Glimmergate are the Merchant Kings, who are afforded their position by being the richest and most powerful merchants in the city. They have offices and apartments in the castle while also keeping lavish mansions in High Town.

Catoblepas Arena

A large amphitheatre for plays and bardic concerts. The finest bards and mummers troupes from across the land play here. Plus a troupe known as the Fienge Buskers have a residency here by the grace of the Merchant Kings.

Guard house. In the shadow of the arena is a long low building that houses the guard. The city guard are more like a private army for the Merchant Kings than an actual city guard. Keeping the peace in Glimmergate means making sure that things belonging to those who pay then don’t get damaged or stolen. They do not go into Lowtown.

Frederick, Captain of the Guard. Happy to do as the Merchant Kings command. So long as they pay him well, and they do.

General Madding’s End

A natural bridge over the link between the inner and outer lakes. It is known by this name as General Madding supposedly killed himself by jumping off it after the war between East and West.

Headland Markets

A huge market area featuring extensive outdoor markets of fresh food and drink. As well as fixed shops for things like fabric and jewels and weapons.

High Town

The mansion district of the city, all the merchants will live here. Plus a large number of expensive inns and restaurants and spas.

Low Town

The poor part of the city. Peasants live here. Builders, sewage attendants, and serving folk have homes here. Numerous inns and boarding houses are here for visiting carters and wagon drivers. The Red Sashes mostly live and work here, though they often advertise in Market Square or visit clients in High Town.

The Pink Flamingo Inn

Madding Priory

A large church and grounds outside the walls. The only reference to religion that the city has. Managed by a small team of clerics under the employ of the city for the sake of tradition, but few people use it.

Sewers

An extensive sewer system winds under the entire city. It releases out into Glimmer Lake to the northwest of the city, at a place known as Shite Point. People who work the sewers are derisively referred to as Shite Monkeys  by the wealthy.

Tournament Grounds

An open area of grass outside the walls where tournaments are often held in the summer. Usually one every fortnight with the joust as the main event. But each one will have other competitions such as wrestling, archery, swordfighting, strength contests, races etc.