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Baomont: Expand Crystalport nobility with additional houses in Cliffs and power groups (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-03-17T14:55:38Z

Expand Crystalport nobility with additional houses in Cliffs and power groups (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

Baomont: /* Power groups */

2026-02-27T19:50:43Z

Power groups

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	* '''City Council''' – Sets local law, trade policy, and taxation; many councillors reside in [[The Cliffs]]. Appoints the Lord or Lady of the Port.		* '''City Council''' – Sets local law, trade policy, and taxation; many councillors reside in [[The Cliffs]]. Appoints the Lord or Lady of the Port.
	* ~~'''~~Crown~~'''~~ – The Hartwright monarchy's representative enforces royal decrees and coordinates defence and diplomacy with the realm.		* [[Avarian Royal Family\|Crown]] – The Hartwright monarchy's representative enforces royal decrees and coordinates defence and diplomacy with the realm.
	* '''Merchant houses''' – Consortia such as the [[HighGrad Trading Company]] influence tariffs, dock fees, and naval contracts; their wealth often rivals noble influence.		* '''Merchant houses''' – Consortia such as the [[HighGrad Trading Company]] influence tariffs, dock fees, and naval contracts; their wealth often rivals noble influence.
	* '''[[House Velbridge]]''' – One of the oldest noble houses of Crystalport; strong presence in [[The Cliffs]] with interests in shipbuilding, the dockworkers' guild, and maritime trade. They lobby for greater local autonomy and wield considerable influence on the Council and among merchants.		* '''[[House Velbridge]]''' – One of the oldest noble houses of Crystalport; strong presence in [[The Cliffs]] with interests in shipbuilding, the dockworkers' guild, and maritime trade. They lobby for greater local autonomy and wield considerable influence on the Council and among merchants.
	* '''Navigators' Guild''' – Based in the [[Crystal Archives]], the Guild certifies charts and captains; it guards maritime knowledge and has clashed with nobles who seek to withhold route information.		* '''Navigators' Guild''' – Based in the [[Crystal Archives]], the Guild certifies charts and captains; it guards maritime knowledge and has clashed with nobles who seek to withhold route information.
	* ~~'''~~Avarian Navy~~'''~~ – [[Portwatch Keep]] houses naval command; the Navy patrols the coast, secures military dockyards, and operates independently of the Watch in harbour waters.		* [[Avarian Navy]] – [[Portwatch Keep]] houses naval command; the Navy patrols the coast, secures military dockyards, and operates independently of the Watch in harbour waters.
	* ~~'''~~The Crystalport Watch~~'''~~ – Maintains order in the streets and supports cargo inspections; shares harbour duties with Harbor Wardens.		* [[The Crystalport Watch]] – Maintains order in the streets and supports cargo inspections; shares harbour duties with Harbor Wardens.
	* ~~'''~~The Beacon Guard~~'''~~ – Elite defenders of the [[Beacon of Crystalport]] and the outer seawall; answer to both Council and Crown where the Beacon is concerned.		* [[The Beacon Guard]] – Elite defenders of the [[Beacon of Crystalport]] and the outer seawall; answer to both Council and Crown where the Beacon is concerned.
	* '''Lantern Keepers''' – Custodians of the Everlight Crystal and its rituals; they hold ritual authority over the Beacon but do not command troops.		* '''Lantern Keepers''' – Custodians of the Everlight Crystal and its rituals; they hold ritual authority over the Beacon but do not command troops.

Baomont: Add House Velbridge to power groups and Cliffs (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-27T19:46:34Z

Add House Velbridge to power groups and Cliffs (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

Baomont: /* History */

2026-02-26T23:29:28Z

History

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	During a later naval conflict known as the Shrouded Siege, enemy mages cloaked their fleet in illusion and storm-magic to approach unseen. The Beacon's light tore the veil apart; the invading fleet was exposed and defeated. No foreign navy has since attempted a direct magical assault on Crystalport.		During a later naval conflict known as the Shrouded Siege, enemy mages cloaked their fleet in illusion and storm-magic to approach unseen. The Beacon's light tore the veil apart; the invading fleet was exposed and defeated. No foreign navy has since attempted a direct magical assault on Crystalport.

	Expansion followed: the harbour was enlarged, the Noble Quarter ([[The Cliffs]]) developed along the bluffs, and districts such as [[Glimmergate]], [[Sapphire Row]], and [[Moonmist Commons]] took shape. The [[Portspine Tram]] and arcane harbour wards were added as the city became the primary naval and trade gateway for Avaria's northern coast.		Expansion followed: the harbour was enlarged, the Noble Quarter ([[The Cliffs]]) developed along the bluffs, and districts such as [[Glimmergate]], [[Sapphire Row]], and [[Moonmist Commons]] took shape. The Portspine Tram and arcane harbour wards were added as the city became the primary naval and trade gateway for Avaria's northern coast.

	== Defences ==		== Defences ==

Baomont: Add Category:Cities so city page is direct member like Lumenara (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-26T07:48:50Z

Add Category:Cities so city page is direct member like Lumenara (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	* '''Coral and Driftwood''': Used in crafts and arcane decoration.		* '''Coral and Driftwood''': Used in crafts and arcane decoration.
	* '''Fae Crystals''': Rare, occasionally found in underwater caverns.		* '''Fae Crystals''': Rare, occasionally found in underwater caverns.
			[[Category:Cities]]
	[[Category:Crystalport]]		[[Category:Crystalport]]

Baomont: Restore full Crystalport page; fix Shrine & Clover to one establishment in POI and City layout (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-26T06:09:26Z

Restore full Crystalport page; fix Shrine & Clover to one establishment in POI and City layout (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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Baomont: Shrine of Lucien's Coin and Gilded Clover are one establishment (Shrine & Clover), not two separate places (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-26T06:08:57Z

Shrine of Lucien's Coin and Gilded Clover are one establishment (Shrine & Clover), not two separate places (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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Baomont: Fix wikilinks: use typographic apostrophe in Siren's Spire and Lucien's Coin to match existing page titles (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-26T06:05:34Z

Fix wikilinks: use typographic apostrophe in Siren's Spire and Lucien's Coin to match existing page titles (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

Baomont: Crystalport expansion: Fae Wilds→Moonworld; History; Government power groups; Festivals and calendar; Law and customs; City layout (map-based) (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-26T06:01:38Z

Crystalport expansion: Fae Wilds→Moonworld; History; Government power groups; Festivals and calendar; Law and customs; City layout (map-based) (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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 == Demographics ==
-Crystalport is a bustling port city with a diverse population. Humans form the majority, but elves (particularly sea and wood elves), dwarves (mostly artisans and traders), halflings, and tieflings are also common. Fae creatures and Fae-touched individuals are not uncommon due to [[Avaria]]'s close ties with the Fae Wilds.
+Crystalport is a bustling port city with a diverse population. Humans form the majority, but elves (particularly sea and wood elves), dwarves (mostly artisans and traders), halflings, and tieflings are also common. Fae creatures and Fae-touched individuals are not uncommon due to [[Avaria]]'s close ties with the [[Moonworld]].
 == Government ==
 Crystalport is governed by a City Council appointed by the Crown, led by a Lord or Lady of the Port, often a noble with strong ties to trade and naval affairs. A local representative of the Hartwright monarchy ensures the city adheres to royal decrees and coordinates defense and diplomacy.
 == Defences ==
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 * [[The Drowned Veil]]: A tavern closest to the docks and under the Noble Quarter (The Cliffs). Known by sailors as a place to find company in the night.
 * [[The Moonpearl Market]]''':''' Nightly bazaar selling enchanted trinkets, rare seafood, and Fae oddities.
-* [[The Siren’s Spire]]: An old tower said to house the spirit of a sea-muse.
+* [[The Siren's Spire]]: An old tower said to house the spirit of a sea-muse.
-* [[Shrine of Lucien’s Coin]]: A favorite among gamblers and travelers.
+* [[Shrine of Lucien's Coin]]: A favorite among gamblers and travelers; the adjacent [[The Gilded Clover]] tavern shares the same harbour-side location.
 == Architecture ==
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 == Geography ==
 Crystalport sits toward the western edge of [[Avaria]], hugging the Azure Coastline. The cliffs rise dramatically along the northern edges of the city, offering panoramic views of the Lumina Sea.
 == Climate ==

Baomont: /* Points of interest */

2026-02-26T05:03:14Z

Points of interest

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	* [[The Drowned Veil]]: A tavern closest to the docks and under the Noble Quarter (The Cliffs). Known by sailors as a place to find company in the night.		* [[The Drowned Veil]]: A tavern closest to the docks and under the Noble Quarter (The Cliffs). Known by sailors as a place to find company in the night.
	* [[The Moonpearl Market]]''':''' Nightly bazaar selling enchanted trinkets, rare seafood, and Fae oddities.		* [[The Moonpearl Market]]''':''' Nightly bazaar selling enchanted trinkets, rare seafood, and Fae oddities.
	* [[The ~~Siren's~~ Spire]]: An old tower said to house the spirit of a sea-muse.		* [[The Siren’s Spire]]: An old tower said to house the spirit of a sea-muse.
	* [[Shrine of Lucien’s Coin]]: A favorite among gamblers and travelers.		* [[Shrine of Lucien’s Coin]]: A favorite among gamblers and travelers.

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	* '''Merchant houses''' – Consortia such as the [[HighGrad Trading Company]] influence tariffs, dock fees, and naval contracts; their wealth often rivals noble influence.		* '''Merchant houses''' – Consortia such as the [[HighGrad Trading Company]] influence tariffs, dock fees, and naval contracts; their wealth often rivals noble influence.
	* '''[[House Velbridge]]''' – One of the oldest noble houses of Crystalport; strong presence in [[The Cliffs]] with interests in shipbuilding, the dockworkers' guild, and maritime trade. They lobby for greater local autonomy and wield considerable influence on the Council and among merchants.		* '''[[House Velbridge]]''' – One of the oldest noble houses of Crystalport; strong presence in [[The Cliffs]] with interests in shipbuilding, the dockworkers' guild, and maritime trade. They lobby for greater local autonomy and wield considerable influence on the Council and among merchants.
			* '''[[House Thalridge]]''' – A Crown-aligned house tied to admiralty and [[Portwatch Keep]]; champions harbour security, naval readiness, and strict anti-smuggling measures.
			* '''[[House Mariseld]]''' – Maritime finance, insurance, and salvage arbitration; their ink touches most major voyages through shipbonds and wreck claims.
			* '''[[House Coralline]]''' – Tidebound bloodline with pearl and reef charters and old sea-pact patronage; influential in coastal ritual and sea-garden circles.
			* '''[[House Valmere]]''' – Law and records; patrons of the [[Crystal Archives]] and the Navigators’ Guild’s certification culture; feared by forgers.
	* '''Navigators' Guild''' – Based in the [[Crystal Archives]], the Guild certifies charts and captains; it guards maritime knowledge and has clashed with nobles who seek to withhold route information.		* '''Navigators' Guild''' – Based in the [[Crystal Archives]], the Guild certifies charts and captains; it guards maritime knowledge and has clashed with nobles who seek to withhold route information.
	* [[Avarian Navy]] – [[Portwatch Keep]] houses naval command; the Navy patrols the coast, secures military dockyards, and operates independently of the Watch in harbour waters.		* [[Avarian Navy]] – [[Portwatch Keep]] houses naval command; the Navy patrols the coast, secures military dockyards, and operates independently of the Watch in harbour waters.
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	== Districts ==		== Districts ==

	* [[The Harbor Quarter]] – Docks, warehouses, and shipwrights.		* [[The Harbor Quarter]] – Docks, warehouses, and shipwrights.
	* [[Sapphire Row]] – Merchant stalls, exotic goods, inns, and the night market.		* [[Sapphire Row]] – Merchant stalls, exotic goods, inns, and the night market.
	* [[The Cliffs]] (also known as the Noble Quarter) – Upper-class housing and ~~noble~~ estates with views of the sea. Notable houses include [[House Velbridge]].		* [[The Cliffs]] (also known as the Noble Quarter) – Upper-class housing and estates with views of the sea. Notable noble houses include [[House Velbridge]], [[House Thalridge]], [[House Mariseld]], [[House Coralline]], and [[House Valmere]]. (Many wealthy residents in The Cliffs have no formal title.)
	* [[Moonmist Commons]] – A residential district with diverse inns and taverns.		* [[Moonmist Commons]] – A residential district with diverse inns and taverns.
	* [[Glimmergate]] – The magical quarter with artificers, alchemists, and temples to [[Ariana]] and [[Lucien]].		* [[Glimmergate]] – The magical quarter with artificers, alchemists, and temples to [[Ariana]] and [[Lucien]].
	* [[Old Town]] - The oldest section of the city, believed to be the origin of the settlement		* [[Old Town]] - The oldest section of the city, believed to be the origin of the settlement

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	* '''The Harbor Quarter''' – Along the northeastern waterfront: docks, jetties, and the [[The Moonpearl Market\|Moonpearl Market]] (the first major plaza by the water). Farther along, the [[Shrine of Lucien's Coin]] (the Shrine and the Gilded Clover under one roof) sits harbour-side; the military dockyards and shipyard lie to the east, marked by a prominent tower and dedicated basin for naval vessels.		* '''The Harbor Quarter''' – Along the northeastern waterfront: docks, jetties, and the [[The Moonpearl Market\|Moonpearl Market]] (the first major plaza by the water). Farther along, the [[Shrine of Lucien's Coin]] (the Shrine and the Gilded Clover under one roof) sits harbour-side; the military dockyards and shipyard lie to the east, marked by a prominent tower and dedicated basin for naval vessels.
	* '''Glimmergate''' – South of the harbour, straddling the central canal; mixed residential and arcane commerce. The largest single structure in this area is [[Portwatch Keep]]—the castle-like stronghold of the naval command—south of the Glimmergate label. [[Sapphire Row]] begins at the eastern edge of Glimmergate, a distinct row of uniform, larger houses running toward the noble quarter.		* '''Glimmergate''' – South of the harbour, straddling the central canal; mixed residential and arcane commerce. The largest single structure in this area is [[Portwatch Keep]]—the castle-like stronghold of the naval command—south of the Glimmergate label. [[Sapphire Row]] begins at the eastern edge of Glimmergate, a distinct row of uniform, larger houses running toward the noble quarter.
	* '''The Cliffs (Noble Quarter)''' – Southeast, on elevated bluffs above the sea. Notable noble houses include [[House Velbridge]]. [[The Drowned Veil]] sits on the edge of the wall, beside the cliff face overlooking the water.		* '''The Cliffs (Noble Quarter)''' – Southeast, on elevated bluffs above the sea. Notable noble houses include [[House Velbridge]], [[House Thalridge]], [[House Mariseld]], [[House Coralline]], and [[House Valmere]]. [[The Drowned Veil]] sits on the edge of the wall, beside the cliff face overlooking the water.
	* '''Moonmist Commons''' – South-central, inland from The Cliffs and Glimmergate; residential with open grounds and busy inns and taverns.		* '''Moonmist Commons''' – South-central, inland from The Cliffs and Glimmergate; residential with open grounds and busy inns and taverns.
	* '''The Beacon''' – At the far eastern tip of the city, on a promontory extending into the sea; the lighthouse tower is the easternmost landmark.		* '''The Beacon''' – At the far eastern tip of the city, on a promontory extending into the sea; the lighthouse tower is the easternmost landmark.

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	* '''Crown''' – The Hartwright monarchy's representative enforces royal decrees and coordinates defence and diplomacy with the realm.		* '''Crown''' – The Hartwright monarchy's representative enforces royal decrees and coordinates defence and diplomacy with the realm.
	* '''Merchant houses''' – Consortia such as the [[HighGrad Trading Company]] influence tariffs, dock fees, and naval contracts; their wealth often rivals noble influence.		* '''Merchant houses''' – Consortia such as the [[HighGrad Trading Company]] influence tariffs, dock fees, and naval contracts; their wealth often rivals noble influence.
			* '''[[House Velbridge]]''' – One of the oldest noble houses of Crystalport; strong presence in [[The Cliffs]] with interests in shipbuilding, the dockworkers' guild, and maritime trade. They lobby for greater local autonomy and wield considerable influence on the Council and among merchants.
	* '''Navigators' Guild''' – Based in the [[Crystal Archives]], the Guild certifies charts and captains; it guards maritime knowledge and has clashed with nobles who seek to withhold route information.		* '''Navigators' Guild''' – Based in the [[Crystal Archives]], the Guild certifies charts and captains; it guards maritime knowledge and has clashed with nobles who seek to withhold route information.
	* '''Avarian Navy''' – [[Portwatch Keep]] houses naval command; the Navy patrols the coast, secures military dockyards, and operates independently of the Watch in harbour waters.		* '''Avarian Navy''' – [[Portwatch Keep]] houses naval command; the Navy patrols the coast, secures military dockyards, and operates independently of the Watch in harbour waters.
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	* [[The Harbor Quarter]] – Docks, warehouses, and shipwrights.		* [[The Harbor Quarter]] – Docks, warehouses, and shipwrights.
	* [[Sapphire Row]] – Merchant stalls, exotic goods, inns, and the night market.		* [[Sapphire Row]] – Merchant stalls, exotic goods, inns, and the night market.
	* [[The Cliffs]] (also known as the Noble Quarter) – Upper-class housing and noble estates with views of the sea.		* [[The Cliffs]] (also known as the Noble Quarter) – Upper-class housing and noble estates with views of the sea. Notable houses include [[House Velbridge]].
	* [[Moonmist Commons]] – A residential district with diverse inns and taverns.		* [[Moonmist Commons]] – A residential district with diverse inns and taverns.
	* [[Glimmergate]] – The magical quarter with artificers, alchemists, and temples to [[Ariana]] and [[Lucien]].		* [[Glimmergate]] – The magical quarter with artificers, alchemists, and temples to [[Ariana]] and [[Lucien]].
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	* '''The Harbor Quarter''' – Along the northeastern waterfront: docks, jetties, and the [[The Moonpearl Market\|Moonpearl Market]] (the first major plaza by the water). Farther along, the [[Shrine of Lucien's Coin]] (the Shrine and the Gilded Clover under one roof) sits harbour-side; the military dockyards and shipyard lie to the east, marked by a prominent tower and dedicated basin for naval vessels.		* '''The Harbor Quarter''' – Along the northeastern waterfront: docks, jetties, and the [[The Moonpearl Market\|Moonpearl Market]] (the first major plaza by the water). Farther along, the [[Shrine of Lucien's Coin]] (the Shrine and the Gilded Clover under one roof) sits harbour-side; the military dockyards and shipyard lie to the east, marked by a prominent tower and dedicated basin for naval vessels.
	* '''Glimmergate''' – South of the harbour, straddling the central canal; mixed residential and arcane commerce. The largest single structure in this area is [[Portwatch Keep]]—the castle-like stronghold of the naval command—south of the Glimmergate label. [[Sapphire Row]] begins at the eastern edge of Glimmergate, a distinct row of uniform, larger houses running toward the noble quarter.		* '''Glimmergate''' – South of the harbour, straddling the central canal; mixed residential and arcane commerce. The largest single structure in this area is [[Portwatch Keep]]—the castle-like stronghold of the naval command—south of the Glimmergate label. [[Sapphire Row]] begins at the eastern edge of Glimmergate, a distinct row of uniform, larger houses running toward the noble quarter.
	* '''The Cliffs (Noble Quarter)''' – Southeast, on elevated bluffs above the sea. [[The Drowned Veil]] sits on the edge of the wall, beside the cliff face overlooking the water.		* '''The Cliffs (Noble Quarter)''' – Southeast, on elevated bluffs above the sea. Notable noble houses include [[House Velbridge]]. [[The Drowned Veil]] sits on the edge of the wall, beside the cliff face overlooking the water.
	* '''Moonmist Commons''' – South-central, inland from The Cliffs and Glimmergate; residential with open grounds and busy inns and taverns.		* '''Moonmist Commons''' – South-central, inland from The Cliffs and Glimmergate; residential with open grounds and busy inns and taverns.
	* '''The Beacon''' – At the far eastern tip of the city, on a promontory extending into the sea; the lighthouse tower is the easternmost landmark.		* '''The Beacon''' – At the far eastern tip of the city, on a promontory extending into the sea; the lighthouse tower is the easternmost landmark.

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	* '''City Council''' – Sets local law, trade policy, and taxation; many councillors reside in [[The Cliffs]]. Appoints the Lord or Lady of the Port.		* '''City Council''' – Sets local law, trade policy, and taxation; many councillors reside in [[The Cliffs]]. Appoints the Lord or Lady of the Port.
	* '''Crown''' – The Hartwright ~~monarchy’s~~ representative enforces royal decrees and coordinates defence and diplomacy with the realm.		* '''Crown''' – The Hartwright monarchy's representative enforces royal decrees and coordinates defence and diplomacy with the realm.
	* '''Merchant houses''' – Consortia such as the [[HighGrad Trading Company]] influence tariffs, dock fees, and naval contracts; their wealth often rivals noble influence.		* '''Merchant houses''' – Consortia such as the [[HighGrad Trading Company]] influence tariffs, dock fees, and naval contracts; their wealth often rivals noble influence.
	* '''~~Navigators’~~ Guild''' – Based in the [[Crystal Archives]], the Guild certifies charts and captains; it guards maritime knowledge and has clashed with nobles who seek to withhold route information.		* '''Navigators' Guild''' – Based in the [[Crystal Archives]], the Guild certifies charts and captains; it guards maritime knowledge and has clashed with nobles who seek to withhold route information.
	* '''Avarian Navy''' – [[Portwatch Keep]] houses naval command; the Navy patrols the coast, secures military dockyards, and operates independently of the Watch in harbour waters.		* '''Avarian Navy''' – [[Portwatch Keep]] houses naval command; the Navy patrols the coast, secures military dockyards, and operates independently of the Watch in harbour waters.
	* '''The Crystalport Watch''' – Maintains order in the streets and supports cargo inspections; shares harbour duties with Harbor Wardens.		* '''The Crystalport Watch''' – Maintains order in the streets and supports cargo inspections; shares harbour duties with Harbor Wardens.
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	Roughly two centuries ago, the city was nearly destroyed by successive magical tempests, thought to be influenced by hostile planar forces. In response, a pact was struck between Avarian archmages and the Sea-Fae Court of the Lumina Tides. The Sea-Fae gifted the Everlight Crystal on condition that the Beacon be used only for protection, never conquest—an oath still sworn by every [[Beacon of Crystalport#The Lantern Keepers\|Lantern Keeper]]. The [[Beacon of Crystalport]] has since stood at the eastern tip of the city, guiding vessels and dispelling illusion.		Roughly two centuries ago, the city was nearly destroyed by successive magical tempests, thought to be influenced by hostile planar forces. In response, a pact was struck between Avarian archmages and the Sea-Fae Court of the Lumina Tides. The Sea-Fae gifted the Everlight Crystal on condition that the Beacon be used only for protection, never conquest—an oath still sworn by every [[Beacon of Crystalport#The Lantern Keepers\|Lantern Keeper]]. The [[Beacon of Crystalport]] has since stood at the eastern tip of the city, guiding vessels and dispelling illusion.

	During a later naval conflict known as the Shrouded Siege, enemy mages cloaked their fleet in illusion and storm-magic to approach unseen. The ~~Beacon’s~~ light tore the veil apart; the invading fleet was exposed and defeated. No foreign navy has since attempted a direct magical assault on Crystalport.		During a later naval conflict known as the Shrouded Siege, enemy mages cloaked their fleet in illusion and storm-magic to approach unseen. The Beacon's light tore the veil apart; the invading fleet was exposed and defeated. No foreign navy has since attempted a direct magical assault on Crystalport.

	Expansion followed: the harbour was enlarged, the Noble Quarter ([[The Cliffs]]) developed along the bluffs, and districts such as [[Glimmergate]], [[Sapphire Row]], and [[Moonmist Commons]] took shape. The [[Portspine Tram]] and arcane harbour wards were added as the city became the primary naval and trade gateway for ~~Avaria’s~~ northern coast.		Expansion followed: the harbour was enlarged, the Noble Quarter ([[The Cliffs]]) developed along the bluffs, and districts such as [[Glimmergate]], [[Sapphire Row]], and [[Moonmist Commons]] took shape. The [[Portspine Tram]] and arcane harbour wards were added as the city became the primary naval and trade gateway for Avaria's northern coast.

	== Defences ==		== Defences ==
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	== Festivals and calendar ==		== Festivals and calendar ==
	~~Crystalport’s~~ rhythm follows the sea and the moon:		Crystalport's rhythm follows the sea and the moon:

	* '''Moonpearl Auctions''' – Once per month, rare pearls and salvaged relics are auctioned at the [[The Moonpearl Market\|Moonpearl Market]]’s Tide Circle. Merchant houses, naval officers, nobles, and Glimmergate enchanters attend; the auctions are as much social events as commercial ones.		* '''Moonpearl Auctions''' – Once per month, rare pearls and salvaged relics are auctioned at the [[The Moonpearl Market\|Moonpearl Market]]'s Tide Circle. Merchant houses, naval officers, nobles, and Glimmergate enchanters attend; the auctions are as much social events as commercial ones.
	* '''Naval returns''' – When fleets or notable squadrons return to port, the harbour and [[Moonmist Commons]] host impromptu celebrations: bonfires, toasts, and tales. The [[The Cliffs\|Cliffs]] sometimes mark the occasion with formal receptions at the Starfall Pavilion.		* '''Naval returns''' – When fleets or notable squadrons return to port, the harbour and [[Moonmist Commons]] host impromptu celebrations: bonfires, toasts, and tales. The [[The Cliffs\|Cliffs]] sometimes mark the occasion with formal receptions at the Starfall Pavilion.
	* '''Blessing of the Beacon''' – Seasonal rituals led by the Lantern Keepers reinforce the ~~Beacon’s~~ wards and honour the Pact with the Sea-Fae. The Beacon Guard stands watch; the ceremony is solemn and rarely open to the public.		* '''Blessing of the Beacon''' – Seasonal rituals led by the Lantern Keepers reinforce the Beacon's wards and honour the Pact with the Sea-Fae. The Beacon Guard stands watch; the ceremony is solemn and rarely open to the public.
	* '''Tide Games''' – At the Moonpearl Market, the ~~“Catch~~ the ~~Moonfish”~~ fountain and other tide-themed amusements draw crowds. Children and sailors alike take part; informal wagering is common.		* '''Tide Games''' – At the Moonpearl Market, the "Catch the Moonfish" fountain and other tide-themed amusements draw crowds. Children and sailors alike take part; informal wagering is common.
	* '''Storm season vs. fair-weather season''' – The coast sees fiercer storms in certain months; the ~~Beacon’s~~ Calm the Tempest ritual is used more often then. Fair-weather months bring the busiest trade and the most festivals; new-moon fogs remain a feature of the climate year-round.		* '''Storm season vs. fair-weather season''' – The coast sees fiercer storms in certain months; the Beacon's Calm the Tempest ritual is used more often then. Fair-weather months bring the busiest trade and the most festivals; new-moon fogs remain a feature of the climate year-round.

	== Law and customs ==		== Law and customs ==
	Crystalport enforces Avarian law with local emphasis on harbour and trade:		Crystalport enforces Avarian law with local emphasis on harbour and trade:

	* '''Illegal''' – Smuggling (especially undeclared magical components or contraband), unlicensed use of dangerous magic (enforced with vigour in [[Glimmergate]]), forgery of ship manifests or ~~navigators’~~ certifications, and violent disorder. Direct assault on the Beacon or its Keepers is treason.		* '''Illegal''' – Smuggling (especially undeclared magical components or contraband), unlicensed use of dangerous magic (enforced with vigour in [[Glimmergate]]), forgery of ship manifests or navigators' certifications, and violent disorder. Direct assault on the Beacon or its Keepers is treason.
	* '''Tolerated but regulated''' – Gambling is permitted in licensed premises (e.g. around [[Shrine of Lucien's Coin]] and [[Sapphire Row]]); the Watch turns a blind eye to minor vice in areas like the [[The Drowned Veil]] so long as it does not spill into violence or trafficking. The sale of certain Fae oddities at the Moonpearl Market walks a line between custom and regulation.		* '''Tolerated but regulated''' – Gambling is permitted in licensed premises (e.g. around [[Shrine of Lucien's Coin]] and [[Sapphire Row]]); the Watch turns a blind eye to minor vice in areas like the [[The Drowned Veil]] so long as it does not spill into violence or trafficking. The sale of certain Fae oddities at the Moonpearl Market walks a line between custom and regulation.
	* '''Enforcement''' – The '''Crystalport Watch''' handles street crime, theft, and most smuggling within the city; '''Harbor Wardens''' inspect cargo and docks alongside the Watch. The '''Beacon Guard''' secure the Beacon and outer seawall and may detain those who threaten the lighthouse. The '''Avarian Navy''' has jurisdiction over military dockyards, naval personnel, and offences at sea. Disputes over jurisdiction—e.g. a smuggler caught at the seawall—are resolved between Watch, Wardens, and Beacon Guard, sometimes with Crown or Council involvement.		* '''Enforcement''' – The '''Crystalport Watch''' handles street crime, theft, and most smuggling within the city; '''Harbor Wardens''' inspect cargo and docks alongside the Watch. The '''Beacon Guard''' secure the Beacon and outer seawall and may detain those who threaten the lighthouse. The '''Avarian Navy''' has jurisdiction over military dockyards, naval personnel, and offences at sea. Disputes over jurisdiction—e.g. a smuggler caught at the seawall—are resolved between Watch, Wardens, and Beacon Guard, sometimes with Crown or Council involvement.
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	* '''North / offshore''' – [[The Siren's Spire]] stands on a small island in the open water, a slender tower visible from the harbour.		* '''North / offshore''' – [[The Siren's Spire]] stands on a small island in the open water, a slender tower visible from the harbour.
	* '''Old Town''' – In the northwest, the oldest quarter; the [[Crystal Archives]] (a large, fortified complex with courtyards) sit in the western part of the district, near ~~Founder’s~~ Square.		* '''Old Town''' – In the northwest, the oldest quarter; the [[Crystal Archives]] (a large, fortified complex with courtyards) sit in the western part of the district, near Founder's Square.
	* '''The Harbor Quarter''' – Along the northeastern waterfront: docks, jetties, and the [[The Moonpearl Market\|Moonpearl Market]] (the first major plaza by the water). Farther along, the [[Shrine of Lucien's Coin]] and the adjacent [[The Gilded Clover]] share a harbour-side location; the military dockyards and shipyard lie to the east, marked by a prominent tower and dedicated basin for naval vessels.		* '''The Harbor Quarter''' – Along the northeastern waterfront: docks, jetties, and the [[The Moonpearl Market\|Moonpearl Market]] (the first major plaza by the water). Farther along, the [[Shrine of Lucien's Coin]] and the adjacent [[The Gilded Clover]] share a harbour-side location; the military dockyards and shipyard lie to the east, marked by a prominent tower and dedicated basin for naval vessels.
	* '''Glimmergate''' – South of the harbour, straddling the central canal; mixed residential and arcane commerce. The largest single structure in this area is [[Portwatch Keep]]—the castle-like stronghold of the naval command—south of the Glimmergate label. [[Sapphire Row]] begins at the eastern edge of Glimmergate, a distinct row of uniform, larger houses running toward the noble quarter.		* '''Glimmergate''' – South of the harbour, straddling the central canal; mixed residential and arcane commerce. The largest single structure in this area is [[Portwatch Keep]]—the castle-like stronghold of the naval command—south of the Glimmergate label. [[Sapphire Row]] begins at the eastern edge of Glimmergate, a distinct row of uniform, larger houses running toward the noble quarter.