Caerwynne Harbour District

As the inner city wall curves down toward the bustling harbor, its once-imposing presence begins to fade into a more utilitarian form, tapering off near the harbour's edge, dissolving into the framework of building and warehouses. The transition marking the boundary between the city's regal interior and the more pragmatic port district.

The harbor itself is nestled in a steep, tiered basin, much like a colossal amphitheater, where the docks and piers lie several stories below the city proper. The water, churning with constant movement from incoming trade ships, swells at the base of the harbor, while above, the city's streets and buildings remain at the same height as the grand entrance on the opposite side. This gives the entire district an almost theatrical feel, with the great walls, Sentinels and manses looming above.

The sentinels dominate the the border of the port, stone forms standing tall where the walls have diminished. With their enigmatic expressions standing watch over the harbour like silent guardians. However, upon closer inspection, you notice that these figures are, in fact, cleverly designed fortifications with hidden ramparts and lookout ports built into them. The Guide sentinels even double as lighthouses for the area. And closer to the water's edge they hide and even more practical purpose. Embedded within their towering forms are large mechanical elevators, cleverly disguised as ornamental features, connecting the elevated city down to the harbour below. Moving barrels of goods, crates of metals, fresh catches of fish to the markets and artisans above.

The harbour district is very seldom without activity. Ships of all sizes, from sleek merchant vessels to massive trade barges, crowd the docks. Large warehouses with large metal doors and towering cranes lift pallets of goods towards the long winding docks. Despite the noise and bustle, the district holds a sense of grandeur echoing the silhouette of the city above. The streets are wide and clear, arched spires rise from the crossroads and buildings. The habour markets might be more boisterous but still lined with architectural elements and small green spaces.

To either side of water's edge are modest (mostly ceremonial post) naval stations. The positions of the military both protecting the nearby waterways but discouraging entry to the harbour from around the sides of the city proper.

At night, the district is almost as active as the day. The lights from the Guide Sentinels cast a soft glow over the area whilst the flickering or magelight and torches illuminate the common areas. While glowing lanterns shine from the ends of the docks and on the gently bobbing ships in the harbour. At sunrise and sunset the simmer of arcane symbols embedded in the walls and sentinels add to the magical atmosphere.