Ashburn Sound (city)

Ashburn Sound is a metropolis in the Barony. Famous for its universities and infamous for its plantations, it is home to the busiest seaports in the world.

Description
Blessed with sunny weather and cool sea breezes, Ashburn Sound is a popular tourist destination. Well to-do people wearing colorful suits can be seen lounging outside pubs in the city center, oblivious to the legions of "indentured servants" working the fields just outside the tan sandstone walls.

Redfield Incorporated Headquarters
Between where the railroad ends and the seaport begins lies the international headquarters for Redfield Incorporated. A posh penthouse surrounded by gardens full of exotic foliage all but guarantees privacy for Redfield's clients and top employees.

University Park
The perfect place for quiet contemplation, University Park is where Ashburn Sound's many students relax between classes. Ponds full of ducks and tall, shady oaks fill the gaps in between the many college campuses. Just don't mention any similarites to Park Trail to the locals.

Redfield Markets
Down the street from their headquarters lies ''Redfield Markets. ''The greatest bazaar in the Core Empires to some, a wretched hive of scum and villainy to others. Nevertheless, Redfield sales agents have a well-earned reputation for being able to find and sell anything... or anyone.

The Campus Bookstore
A play on the overpriced bookshops marring college grounds the world over, The Campus Bookstore offers goods the opposite of their academic counterparts; engines of mischief. Everything from fart bombs to inflatable professors can be had by the discerning class clown.

The Mint Julep
Owned by the Howe family for generations, the Mint Julep is a bar, gentleman's club, and racetrack all in one. Horse racing on the weekends, dancing in the evenings, cocktails in the afternoon. Don't forget to order the establishment's signature drink, the bartenders guarantee that no other land can give so sweet solace for your cares; no other liquor soothes you in melancholy days.

The Cornerclub
Smack dab in the middle of the docks sits the Cornerclub, awash with oceanic themes and flavors. Pirate flags flying from old wooden masts and ale-serving wenches with low-cut tops are featured in this wacky theme restaurant and bar. No land lubbers! Only the roughest and toughest need apply. Yarr and so forth.

Mini's
The shorter the better at this tiny pub! Mini's caters to the Core Empire's "smallest" demographic; dwarves, gnomes, goblins, halflings and more can be found sharing drinks and stories in the biggest small bar in the Barony. No one over 5'2 can fit into the establishment.