Skieg

Skieg is a powerful trade kingdom and a member of the Sildredgian Consulate.

History
Skieg was founded by the Meve dynasty, a family of elves who built the tower around which the city and the hold rose to prominence. The dynasty bowed to Wiran Beloth out of respect, but after the Ravage, the Meve dynasty fell out of favor with the people and the Dein dynasty has since solidified control.

Officially, the hold is under leadership of Lord Luka Dein, a middle-aged noble who has ruled the island for the past two decades after the death of his father Lord Kuna Dein III. The Dein dynasty has been known over the past two hundred years for the incredible infrastructure and economic reforms in the city that have revitalized Skieg’s capital and economy. The old port and market were totally dismantled and a massive canal built in the center of the city to facilitate trade.

The explosion of the Beggar Fleet and their recent invasion of the island have forced Luka to abandon his city to the rule of the pirate “Eyeless” Omar Graves, a commander of the fleet serving under King Beggar Roth. Graves has been in contact with Caedric Pael and has met independently with Marie Ellis Olisphant.

Skieg
The namesake of the island is its capital city. Well known for the ship-building skills of its residents and the powerful economy built on trade, the city stands as one of the more powerful in the Sildredgian Consulate.
 * Meventine Tower: The Meventine tower is built from the blackened wood of the Stonehide tree and volcanic rock. The central spire of Stonehide stretches into the sky, gleaming with the trees' famous blue color.
 * Deinian Market: Constructed by Aster Dein, the huge market has been the center of trade in the area for generations.
 * The Wellendway: Carved through the center of the city is a huge waterway, a canal system that connects the markets of the city to the bays on either side of the isthmus on which the city is built. Within the Wellendway are entrances to the Sunken City, a complex of sewers and ancient streets built by the Meve dynasty. The Sharpers have constructed a base of operations in the Sunken City.
 * Skiegian Trade Hall: The trade guilds of the city and the surrounding isles have met here for centuries in order to plan and organize their business. 
 * Wright's Row: The ship building center of Skieg has been a powerhouse for the hold, but has sat unused for years.

Gael's Reliquary
This temple dedicated to Gael holds the largest whalebones known to civilization. They are presumed to be those of the leviathan, Gael.