Port Valor

Port Valor was a town on the northern coast of the Falassian Empire. Once a bustling seaport, most of its residents were killed and many of its buildings were destroyed after it was subjected to the Fireaxe Clan's anti-life magic. It also served as the first meeting place for the group of adventurers who would become the Pog Champions.

Description
Several people have referred to Port Valor as a town of new beginnings and many possibilities. Port Valor had a very diverse population, including humans, elves, half-elves, dwarves, half-orcs, halflings, at least one dragonborn, and, for a time, a triton. As a bustling port town, much trade was conducted in Port Valor. Many sailors and fishermen called the port their home. There were also many shops in Port Valor, ranging from butcher shops to jewelry stores to temporary stalls hawking magical wares. Port Valor also had a significant criminal underworld, mainly represented by the Broken Crown. However, the Broken Crown was forced to disband a few months before the devastation of Port Valor. While there was a city guard that patrolled the town and its surrounding area, its attentions were unevenly applied, with much more effort put into guarding the richer areas of the town. Port Valor was, and technically still is, governed by a count, who typically has a number of advisors assisting them in decision-making. The current ruler is Count Corvus, an uncle of Emperor Eurystheos XIV.

Portside District
A description of one of the town's districts

The Docks
A description of one of the town's districts

Upper District
The Upper District is located in the southeastern part of Port Valor. The city's nobility lived there, and the district tended to have a heavier town guard presence than many of the poorer areas of the town. The Count's Palace was located near the southeastern end of the Upper District, surrounded by a large fence and a garden tended by the Count's servants. The palace's interior was minimally but finely decorated, and the building served as Count Corvus's residence and workplace. It also contained a vault which, unbeknownst to the Count, housed one of the Abyssal Crests until it was taken by Thorak. A small corner of the Upper District was outside of the anti-life field, allowing Count Corvus's survival. At least one jewelry shop was also located in the Upper District.

The Slums
A description of one of the town's districts

Temple of Alethus
Port Valor's Temple of Alethus is technically outside of the city, on a hill to the southeast. It is also the location of the town's graveyard, which had an undead problem a few months before Thorak's attack. It was outside the radius of the anti-life field and became a refuge for survivors of the destruction. It is currently run by Lathendria.

Map
(We can delete this section if there's no map to post- I am simply basing this on the CritRole wiki's layout lol)

History
It is unknown when Port Valor was formally established. While it was likely rebuilt after the Age of Dragons, the fact that an Abyssal Crest is associated with the town may indicate that the area has been populated for millennia. In 588, this Abyssal Crest was given to Count Corvus by Emperor Karseidon II, who asked him to keep it safe without explaining its actual nature.

Known Residents

 * Alexandrius (formerly or deceased)
 * Allura (formerly)
 * Andrew
 * Anna (formerly)
 * Bai (formerly or deceased)
 * Balgrus (formerly or deceased)
 * Bel (formerly or deceased)
 * Bellevue
 * Count Corvus
 * Dillan
 * Finnan (formerly or deceased)
 * Fortus (formerly or deceased)
 * Harvella
 * Javier (formerly or deceased)
 * Kargath the Butcher
 * Lathendria
 * Monka
 * Needlepoint (deceased)
 * Nivex the Poisoner (deceased)
 * Reides (formerly)
 * The Siren (deceased)
 * Tyrian Vordt (formerly)
 * Zenine