Human District

The Human District is the second largest district in Qatif. Its key features are its inner keep, arena, and Church of Kord. The arena is the primary source of entertainment and draw for the population district, although the church brings many followers of Kord to the district as well.

Appearance
The Human District is roughly the same geographical size as the Elven District, but with roughly twice the population. This has forced the humans to expand upwards. Two and three story buildings are assembled in tight rows throughout the district for housing, with shops wedged between buildings or in stands out on the street. The large amount of tall buildings in rows gives the district a corridor-like atmosphere that inhabitants sometimes describe as claustrophobic.These buildings are made mostly out of cobblestone, bricks, and wood.

There are many alleyways and paths that lead between these buildings that obscure the view and allow organized crime to thrive which has forced the district to post guards at almost every corner. At the North end of the district is the inner keep, and just outside that is the arena. To the far east of the district is the Church of Kord, a massive square building atop a large set of steps. The church is almost entirely made of marble, and is surrounded by tall pillars that hold up the ceiling.

Government
The Human District is comprised of a monarchy, where the throne is passed on by blood to the previous ruler's closest heir. The king of the district is often attended by his adviser and king's guard.

The king has the ability to knight his vassals in return for their service. Knighthood grants authoritative powers over commonfolk, and the right to administer justice as judge, jury, and executioner, although most knights opt to send deviants in front of the king to gain is favor. If the king favors a knight he may decided to promote him to a higher status, or allot him higher responsibilities.

Shops must register with the crown and pay a small weekly tax, although many say that this tax is the reason the district lacks the prosperity the other two share.

Economy
The Human district has a dwindling economy. Most of the income is brought in through the arena and the gambling on the fights that occur there. There is a smith, although it is completely dedicated to the arena, and there are a few Inns, as well as a flea market which has been known to procure a wonderous item once in a while.

Shops and their Owners: Establishment (shopkeeper) [Description of establishment]