Vasselheim

Vasselheim is the capital of human civilization on the continent of Isilra. It is predominantly a religious city with several districts each dedicated to a patron deity. Vasselheim is sometimes called the Dawn City or the Cradle of Faith as it is considered the origin of civilization and various religions.

Appearance and Location
Vasselheim is located in the region of Othanzia. The city itself is built around a massive mountain 20-30 miles inland from the Ozmit Sea. Vasselheim has a great many walls of varying in age and composition. The walls themselves are covered by dragon-headed ballistas. The streets are unpaved and made mostly of packed mud. The only conventional way to enter the city is by foot as the journey to Vasselheim is considered a religious pilgrimage. In the case of an emergency, an haphazard airship platform has been constructed on top of a mill.

Vasselhiem has a large mining operation for cobalt in the mountain. Many of the stores tend to sell supplies for miners and workers that operate in the mountain.

Inhabitants
The people of Vasselheim are generally rugged and stern. Many wear patchwork furs and have unkempt hair. The pious lifestyles and brutal environment of the Northeast make for hard living. Vasselheim has many guards called the Bastion that consist of volunteers from the various religions. The Bastions primarily operate within their respective district but also serve as the militia if the city were to be attacked.

Notable Locations

 * The Platinum Sanctuary: The oldest known temple to Bahamut in the world. The Horn of Orcus is interred here.
 * The Braving Grounds District: The district dedicated to the worship of Kord.
 * The Quadroads District: A district dedicated to the veneration of Erathis. The Slayer's Take Guild is located here.
 * The Dusk Meadow District: The district dedicated to the worship of the goddess of death, Raven Queen.
 * Temple to Sarenrae: A recently discovered ancient temple of Sarenrae. Pike is currently restoring this temple.
 * The Abundand Terrace: The agricultural district, dedicated to the worship of Melora, goddess of the wilderness and the sea.