Sword Coast

Bloomridge sprawls along the slopes overlooking the bustling harbor, its streets winding steeply upward and lined with elegant yet weathered townhouses. Once a haven for the well-to-do, the district now bears the marks of its decline—chipped facades and overgrown gardens hint at faded splendor. Yet, a sense of stubborn pride clings to the area, visible in the occasional well-tended balcony or freshly painted shutters. The air carries the mingled aromas of baking bread from quaint corner bakeries and the sharp tang of the harbor below. Narrow alleys offer fleeting glimpses of the river’s glinting surface, while colorful awnings shade small markets where locals barter with animated fervor. Lanterns hang along the streets, their warm glow creating a patchwork of light as dusk settles in. Bloomridge feels caught between its past and present, with whispers of grandeur lingering amid the hum of everyday life, inviting exploration and curiosity.

It is highlighted by the grand manor-houses that, on occasion, take up entire city blocks of Bloomridge. Between these palatial estates are cafes, restaurants and boutique shops that are connected by a series of open-air sweeping staircases that descend to street level. Hanging gardens, open galleries and rooftop terraces serve to beautify the streets of Bloomridge even further. Many of the buildings in Bloomridge feature ground-level businesses with upper-story apartment complexes, many of which offer great views over the bay. It is home to the wealthier citizens of the Lower City, the merchants, landowners and sea captains who seek a lifestyle that more closely resembles that of the wealthy patriar of the Upper City. By great feats of engineering, both structural and arcane, Bloomridge was partially built into the Old Wall that separates the Upper and Lower Cities.