Arozoche Crossing

Geographical Features
Located at the convergence of tributary rivers Arozoschia and Windelbroom, Arozoche is the starting point of the Westering River. The town itself is located on the stalwart cliffs between the two tributaries, with high log bridges reaching across both. The Crossing has weathered many a flood--few buildings in town could be considered "old structures". To the north is a rich woodland full of game and forage, as well as salt deposits and granite mines.

Climate
The crossing is subject to temperate weather for the most part. Occasional freezes in the winter, long warm evenings in the summer and heavy rainfall in spring and autumn make this a perfect place to relax.

Historical Relevance
The Crossing is almost entirely without historical significance, being developed as a location of economic necessity. Few people besides the husky inkeepers have stuck around for any length of time,

Commerce
The ramshackle shantytown at Arozoche Crossing is a community of necessity and opportunity alike. Being the convergence of waterways between the Arozoche Bastion and Everspring, as well as access to the western sea (and Skarata Commune, to a lesser extent), it is a bustling burg of commerce, crime and carousing. For the rare visitor looking for honest work, plenty of waterfowl and fish are to be found, as well as granite mining in the northern woods and game to hunt nearby. The real cash crop in town is inn-keeping, and the local innkeepers keep competition fierce and entrepreneurs on their toes; the last thing they need is a new inn in town to cut in on their profits.

Architecture
With every building in town at risk of flooding, most structures are thrown together out of whatever could be found, with little regard for longevity. The only well-built structures in town are the twin bridges that span the tributaries.

Lady Arabella's Saloon
Run by the elegant firbolg Lady Arabella, this quaint and comfortable shanty-saloon is equipped for hearty meals, boisterous laughter, and sultry music at the end of a long day, sung by Lady Arabella herself. Don't let you quiet, smooth voice fool you- it takes a shark to survive in these waters.

Miss Shelley's Concert Hall
Miss Shelley runs a tight ship, and the only one in town that could be considered even slightly elegant. A strong, operatic voice and a bold sense for fashion, Miss Shelley is a dynamic and impressive character.

The Longshoreman's Wharf
Ninatya is the longshoreman for The Crossing, and takes the position seriously. Being in control of commerce in a town that exists only for shipping, Ninatya is effectively the richest person in the territory, but doesn't feel the need to flaunt it.

Horus the Gamemaster
At first considered a town curiosity in the form of an ancient bipedal golem, Horus has become a welcome part of the ever-changing community of Arozoche Crossing. In possession of its own hives, hunting grounds and orchard, this hardworking warforged enjoys a quiet existence, as well as a tankard of ale at the end of a long day.