Qubel Lighthouse

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Qubel Lighthouse
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Allegiance
Island
Realm
Duchy
Lord
Dwilight
Luria Nova
Eternal Radiance
Samson Dixon
Statistics
Type
Weather
Economy
Population
Gold
Food
Stronghold
South Mediterranean
N/A
7400

The Stronghold of the central islands, Qubel Lighthouse is a regional centre of trade. It is situated on the far eastern promontory of Qubel overlooking the strategic Qubel Channel. The region itself is small, completely contained within the old walls that are repaired and strengthened on a daily basis. The Lighthouse itself dominates, providing a beacon and warning of the treacherous reefs nearby. The stronghold guards the passage from Sallowtown, a place of rogues and pioneers. Just beyond lies the Desert of Silhouettes, a desolate wasteland where dark and powerful forces bring forth the foul broods that continue to torment humanity.

The industry of the region is related to one thing: War. Harbours house military vessels of all kinds, often used for fishing. The fish bring food, and a method of sustenance that even a siege cannot break. The Lighthouse is more than self-sufficient in this. Grain and other stores are taken in and stored in the vast spaces in the Lighthouse proper, just in case. Few other resources exist, but the shops and facilities to entertain, clothe, and could arm a thousand soldiers with little time or effort.

The Lighthouse has a marketplace, making it a popular spot with traders, lords, and stewards from the surrounding regions, who mix freely with sailors, soldiers and mercenaries from all over D'Hara. The port bustles busily, yet the austerity of the fortifications and seawalls lends the place a very spartan feel. On a platform in the middle of the audience of the Lighthouse Heights dueling arena stands a memorial statue of Grandmaster Hexic Jeckyl, killed in the Spring of 9 YD, former Duke of Qubel Lighthouse and D'Haran hero.