Havenleaf

The city of Havenleaf is the capital city of Abelion. It is situated on the east coast of the Abel Peninsula and is the centre of commerce for the country. It is home to the Verbum Dei School of Magic, one of the most renowned schools of magic in Aedavar.    

History
Havenleaf was founded in 500 A.R. by traders as a stopping-point on their journeys between the larger settlements in Quiranor and Northsage. Eventually, the settlement became a city, and an important trading port for the sea trade of Eastern Aedavar.

Notable Locations
Cathedral. The Cathedral Church of Zaphiel in Eld is situated in the centre of the city. It is a remarkably large cathedral for the size of the city.

Country Council Chambers. The Country Council is administered from a cylindrical building, which is also the office of the Mayor and Havenleaf’s city council.

Court. The High Court of Abelion is in Havenleaf. The city also has its own magistrates’ court in the same building.

Docks and Port. The city’s port is half a mile from the city, and its size is roughly equal to the city itself. It is a collection of large and small docks, with warehouses and trading centres and its own chamber of commerce.

Verbum Dei School of Magic. On the outskirts of the city lies one of the greatest schools of magic in Aedavar. It is a U-shaped building settled amidst flower-heavy grounds and gardens. It is home to around 500 young magicians at any one time, aged between five and 18.

Inhabitants
In 897 A.R., Havenleaf had an estimated population of 10’000. The last census in 891 A.R. found 9’389 people in the city, not counting the students of the Verbum Dei school. The city’s inhabitants are overwhelmingly human, with a small elven population. Other races are present, though mostly as traders and merchants from other parts of Aedavar. There is a healthy balance of ages.

The school means that a sizeable number of magicians are drawn to Havenleaf both as students and teachers. A religious community based at the Cathedral draws even more magicians to the city.

Culture
Religion. With Havenleaf being home to a school of magic, the dominant religion is that of Zaphiel, god of wizardry and wisdom. The Bishop of Abelion has their throne at the Cathrdral.

''Trade. ''The city’s largest industry is facilitating the trade and commerce of the ships which pass through the city’s ports. Merchants are plentiful, trading in both mundane and exotic items.

People
Mayor Alana Waters. The Mayor of Havenleaf is a shrewd human woman who has held the office of mayor for four years. She is highly regarded and very popular among the citizens of Havenleaf and is seen as a strong candidate for Governor.

Bishop Tarth Locsus. The current Bishop of Abelion is a human man of traditional theology and spirituality.

Governor Sazo Hain. The present Governor of Abelion, who was previously a Country Councillor from Ashbury. Hain is a divisive figure, popular among the younger generations but disliked among the older population and the historical landowners.

The Headmaster. The Headmaster of the Verbum Dei school is a well-respected academic who has been teaching at the school for much of his adult life.