Ramshorn

Description
The mountainous capitol city of the Barony of Ramshorn. The city itself is built into the Fiend Peaks, and has a road that connects directly to Addersfield.

History
The city was founded in 2E 100, around the start of the First War for the Heavens. It was built overtop of the Blood Gate discovered by Lucian Orekson, which was later concealed in the catacombs of a Triadian temple.

During the war, the city served as an outpost where Devils would hide out after harsh battles with the forces of the Heavens. They used their shapeshifting abilities to hide out amongst humans and recover from their wounds.

In 2E 175, the Archdevil Alistair battled with the Archangel Auriel above Ramshorn. The encounter cost thousands their lives, and destroyed much of the city. At the end of it all, Auriel killed Alistair using an Archangel Blade and threw his body into the depths of the Fiend Peaks.

City Layout
The population of Ramshorn is just under 12,000 people.

Its main exports are gemstones, ores, metals, and a rare flower called Devil Bloom.

The Outskirts
There's around 2000 acres of farmland, housing, and fairgrounds outside the city walls.

Various forts, trenches, and warehouses are scattered throughout the Outskirts, forming a protective "first line of defense" from any frontal assault on the city.

North Gate
The north gate of the city exits out into the vast farmland and residential areas. The main road does not connect to this gate, therefore the gate is not as well guarded as the others.

East Gate
The East Gate of the city connects to the main road (from the Crossroads). It is heavily guarded, complete with various guard barracks and watchtowers.

West Gate
The West Gate of the city connects to the main road (leading to Aelsbury and Clearcross). It is the most guarded of the city gates as it is the closest to the coastline.

Market District
The Market District stretches from one end of the city the other.

Though the district is mainly a series of shops and vendors, it also serves as a Storage District, with dozens of warehouses scattered all over.

This district is known for its criminal activity, as it is easy for criminals to do their business without drawing too much attention from the authorities.

Hellion Heights
Hellion Heights is a residential district made for the wealthy. There are dozens of mansions scattered throughout the district, as well as vineyards, gardens, and lush green parks.

The Heights lie at the base of the grand walkway leading up to Castle Triadus.

The Pits
The Pits is a district known for is constant state of disrepair.

It's development began as a follow-up to the Heights, but was abandoned due to monetary struggles and economic turmoil.

Most buildings here are incomplete and abandoned. The ones that aren't, however, are occupied as either homeless shelters or safe-houses for various crime syndicates.

Guard patrols tend to be scarce here.

Temple District
Ramshorn is known for its controversial acceptance of Triadism (the worship of the Triad). It does, however, also allow Triumvirism (the worship of the Chosen Three).

The Temple District is a religious warzone, with both temples to the Triumvirate and temples to the Triad sharing space. Streets are filled with criers and preachers debating their various tenants and beliefs.

The two largest temples are found on opposite sides of the districts. One is the Sanctum Triadium, the other is the Temple of the Chosen Three.

The Helinite Mines
The Mines are found at the base of the Fiend Peaks.

Inside, the mines run for miles, deep into the mountains.

Miners collect various ores and gemstones here and refine them at refineries in the Market District.

Many mysteries lie deep in the mountain...

Castle Triadus
Castle Triadus is home to the Baron of Ramshorn. Here they conduct the business of the Barony with the assistance of their court.

The Castle is built into the Fiend Peaks, and its halls run deep within the mountains.