Harena
Though placed in the heat of desert, this city shines bright with vacationers. An oasis in a barren land, filled with artifacts and people who prefer the "old ways", Harena is a great escape from the cold of society.
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From the hotsprings to the relaxing services you can procure from many shops, this smaller town is known to change the heart of many. Especially when it comes to the thought of what Sterilis holds. The trail is long and difficult, but the trek is worth it.
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Year Incorporated: 302
Population: Approximately 7,000
Human: 77%
Beastkin: 12%
Elven: 4%
Dwarven: 5%
Other: 1%
Magically Inclined:
Approximately 11%
Snake Den
The community garden, the Snake Den is a maze of cobblestone pathways where desert plants dot every corner, tended to by alert caretakers. It also acts as a zoo of sorts, also being home to animal habitats of many different desert creatures. It is especially famous for it’s snakes, in particular Great Ahkul, a snake of historic length measuring an entire hundred feet long. The main caretaker, an elf named Zalindra, is always ready and happy to help you if you need anything.
Spring has Sprung
Spring Has Sprung is a hot springs run by a woman named Shakir. It is a popular spot for young couples and friend groups to spend time and bond together, and it is the best spot in the city to heat yourself up when the cold of the desert’s night air settles in.
SandStone
Sandstone is a prison where the criminals of Harena are kept. It’s most common occupants are thieves and robbers, since sadly so often wares as exotic and valuable as the ones that grace Harena’s market are too tempting to resist. The warden is a man named Dhul Sharid, and he is a ruthless man who gives the prisoners no quarter. He hates thieves especially.
Fire Spire
Such a fitting name for an oasis town in the middle of the desert. Fire Spire has everything you are looking for! With such harsh conditions, and an outstanding reputation for well made items, you know you are getting what you pay for. Most armor is enchanted to help keep the metal cool during those hot, sunny days, and warm during the frigid nights.
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​​Oddly enough, you will be greeted by half-orcs. Harena is known for upholding Simul's coexisting standards. Not only orcs, but the nicest married orcs you will ever meet! Do not let their gruff exterior fool you. You will not find a friendly pair in all of Sterilis than Raguk and Ignatz Urog!
Carpe Librum
What oasis would be complete without a beautiful and packed library and book store? Come on in to Carpe Librum where you will find yourself stepping down into the underground building where it is much cooler. What started out as a way to keep cool from the desert sun has molded into people actually reading and purchasing literature. There are a lot of history books on Simul, which makes this library a popular destination for historians and nobles on vacation. The owner, Tami will greet every single person with a sweet smile!
Abdul's Beans
Abdul’s Beans is a popular coffee shop in Harena, known for serving cold brew to fit the climate of the hot, hot desert. When you need something to keep you awake but not burn your tongue, this is the place to go. Abdul makes certain that every cup is up to his high standards.
Undying Sun
A tavern owned by an orcish man named Ghrul Makin. He is a very religious man, and often prays while in the midst of his work. The Undying Sun has a sun motif and religious art hangs on the walls, from various faiths. The tavern is famous for its powerful spiced wines, using spices from the market.
Mending Ways
A large hospital that takes care of most of the city’s sick, funded by a very generous and wealthy man named Khakil Mhadrin, who also helps run the hospital. It is famed for a trio of elven nurses who work there, Mhalim, Mhishra, and Mensra, triplets born with excellent magical healing abilities. When you’re mending this way, you mend quick.
Baked in the Sun
Baked In The Sun is one of the local bakeries of Harena. Here, one can find a wide variety of pastries, made by the talented baker Hamil Ghindra. They are especially known for their sun-shaped cookies and the many varieties of flavor they manage to lace their cookies with.
Cranberry Cures
Cranberry is an odd nickname, but this healer wears it with pride! If someone were to ask, she would answer "Look at my skin! I am a living Cranberry!" Cranberry is an amazing tiefling healer with potions and plants and a healing touch as well. Based in Harena, she does see a lot of burns and such. She is also a midwife, able to deliver children with as much ease as possible.
Stimulating
An odd name for an odd little potion shop. Welcome to Stimulating! We have everything you need for your daily potion making or even completed potions for those who just want to get the job done. Be sure to ask Shera about her special foot cream. Walking for miles won't be a problem!
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Broken Fox
The Broken Fox is an oddly named butcher’s shop run by a man named Khalis Ventris, a half-wolf man who is not known for being the kindest of people but is known for the quality of his meats. He has never once had a food poisoned customer, and his meat is always fresh. Notably, he sells the meat of creatures one might not normally sell the meat of, like fennec foxes. For some reason, he seems to hate foxes and fox-like creatures.