(pop; 9,223) Saltmarsh is a small city located in the Saltmarsh region of Serathyr.
The city is located on the only solid ground between the massive Eldir Vaas river and Kingfisher River deltas, as both spill into the Sea of Ralas. The city derives much of its wealth from river trade and as a seaport. Its citizens also derive much wealth from several local salt mines in the area. The city is accessible via the Saltcliffe Road that runs east to Castle Seaguard and the Olde Peninsula Road that runs north to Korthos and south to the capitol of Rastios.
The bustling city of is fortified with 12-foot stone walls surrounding its edges. Its walls are encrusted with salt spray and green vines. At any given time, dozens of fat cogs, sleek carracks, and other merchant vessels can be found tied up at various stone quays and rickety wooden piers spread across the harbor front, as well as hundreds of small fishing boats. All day, and well into the night, the harbor district buzzes with ships constantly loading and unloading.
One ship based at Saltmarsh is unlike every other vessel in the harbor. She is the Gargoyle; a large Serathian warship, with a dark-green, armored hull, bright gold-painted trim and sails of yellow silk. She has catapults and ballista on her deck and a large crew of armed marines to wield them. The Gargoyle never docks; but instead anchors at the mouth of the Harbor. Her sole purpose here is to protect the city from the constant threat posed by Corsairs of Tar Vielca.
On a tall outcropping of rock overlooking the harbor, sits the imposing Castle Argent. This fortress is home to Duke Algor Enzadi; the ruler of both the city and the Duchy of Saltmarsh.
Map of the City
