# District: River District The **River District** is a low-lying, industrious sector along the sodden banks of the waterways in the heart of [[City - Treston]]. ## Atmosphere & Description The River District is a low-lying, industrious sector that sits along the sodden banks of the waterways in the heart of Treston. This area is defined by its proximity to the water, meaning the ground is frequently muddy and the air carries a constant, damp chill. The architecture here is purposefully low and dark, consisting of sturdy timber buildings designed to withstand the occasional flooding of the Deeplake's tributaries. It is a functional, working part of the city where the primary sounds are the rhythmic clatter of tools and the steady flow of the river rather than the frantic shouting of the main docks. As a hub for Treston's internal logistics, the district is dominated by transport hubs that manage the large barges and gondolas used to ferry people and goods across the city. These vessels are the lifeblood of the district, piloted by a weary but resilient population of ferrymen and navigators. Alongside these transport links, the area is home to a dense community of artisans and craftsmen who utilise the river's power for their workshops. Because of this deep connection to the water, a unique religious sector has flourished here, where shrines and small temples are dedicated specifically to the worship and pacification of the river's spirit. While the district is generally quieter than [[District - Mud Shores]] or [[District - The Docks]], it remains a vital gear in Treston's economic engine. The atmosphere is one of humble, steady toil, where the working population often gathers in small, dimly lit taverns to escape the evening mist. Though it lacks the polished marble of the wealthier quarters, there is a grounded sense of community among the makers and boatmen who keep the city's trade moving. In the year 58, as the city continues its rapid expansion, the River District remains a place where ancient customs of water-worship coexist with the modern demands of a growing continental superpower, and the quiet and secretive population often go unnoticed by travellers and those passing through.   ## Geography & Environment - **Low-lying** sector along sodden banks of waterways - Ground frequently **muddy** - Air carries constant **damp chill** - Subject to occasional **flooding** from Deeplake's tributaries - Deep proximity to water defines the district ## Architecture - Purposefully **low and dark** buildings - **Sturdy timber** construction - Designed to withstand flooding - Functional, working aesthetic - Lacks polished marble of wealthier quarters ## Key Features ### Transport Infrastructure - Hub for **Treston's internal logistics** - Transport hubs manage **large barges and gondolas** - Vessels ferry people and goods across the city - Piloted by weary but resilient ferrymen and navigators - Lifeblood of the district ### Artisan Quarter - Dense community of **artisans and craftsmen** - Workshops **utilize river's power** - Rhythmic clatter of tools - Manufacturing and production focus ### Religious Sector - **Unique religious sector** has flourished - **Shrines and small temples** dedicated to river's spirit - Focus on **worship and pacification** of water spirits - Deep connection to water manifests in spiritual practices ## Atmosphere - Generally **quieter** than Mudshores or The Docks - Humble, **steady toil** - Primary sounds: rhythmic clatter of tools, steady flow of river - Small, dimly lit taverns for evening gatherings - Evening mist descends regularly - Grounded sense of community ## Population - **Ferrymen and navigators** - Artisans and craftsmen - River spirit worshippers and priests - Working-class families - Quiet and secretive residents - Often go unnoticed by travellers ## Character & Role - **Vital gear in Treston's economic engine** - Hub for internal city transport - Manufacturing and workshop center - Ancient customs of water-worship coexist with modern demands - Place where tradition and progress balance - Functional rather than prestigious ## Social Dynamics - Grounded sense of community - Workers gather in small taverns - Makers and boatmen keep city's trade moving - Quiet, steady population - Less noticed by travelers than other districts - Resilient despite harsh working conditions ## Recent Events [To be added as the party explores this district]