Overview
Tiryki Anchorage is a rough district located east of Port Nyanzaru, serving as an informal harbor area for river folk, animal trainers, explorers seeking cheap lodging, and smugglers. Unlike the regulated Royal Docks in the Harbor Ward, Tiryki Anchorage operates with minimal oversight, making it attractive for illicit trade despite lacking the infrastructure (dock workers and beast-powered cranes) of the main harbor.
Safety Concerns
The district lacks the defensive structures found in other parts of the city—it has no fortified temples or ancient ziggurats where residents can take shelter during attacks. When alarms sound warning of undead or carnivorous threats, residents must flee to Tiryki Gate and hope to reach it before it’s locked.
However, the numerous animals kept in pens throughout the district serve as an early warning system, being more sensitive to approaching enemies than humans. This animal vigilance makes it difficult for creatures to sneak into the area undetected.
Related Locations
- Tiryki Gate - The fortified entrance residents flee to during emergencies
- Malar’s Throat and Old City - Other districts that, unlike Tiryki Anchorage, have proper defensive structures