Corso

Formerly known as Scant, Corso is the capital city of Onnwal in the southeastern Flanaess. The city was essentially a haven for criminals until King Farran made it his mission to clean up the city. He was mostly successful, but he is now dead. The economy of the city relies on the slave trade, and the traffic that flows west toward Greyhawk has also made Corso a fairly rich city.

During the times of the Greyhawk Wars, the Scarlet Brotherhood took control of the city and used it as a rallying point for their fleets. However, shortly after the downfall of Iuz, King Farran drove the brotherhood out with his armies. The war against the brotherhood continues, as the agents of the Scarlet Brotherhood seek to retake what was lost to them so long ago.

Mage District
The mage's guild operates out of this district. Arcane learning of all sorts can be attained here, and many shops specializing in magical items and alchemical concoctions are to be found here. The Red Wands and Guild of Sleep also operate within this district. The Flass Family holds sway in this district.

Slave District
This district is home to the lifeblood of Corso's economy: slaves. The cheap labor and money made exporting slaves has led to many slavers becoming extremely wealthy within the city. Near the slave yards where slaves are auctioned off are large mansions owned by the Ogamonds and their associates. This district is also home to various arenas and fighting pits where gladiators can fetch quite a few coins showing off their skills. Even the nobles can be seen here attending the matches.

Book District
This district is home to the Corso College, a place of higher learning for scholars and nobility. The libraries within the college contain the most ancient and sacred texts from all across Onnwal. Flass's Books is the headquarters for the Flass Family in Corso. It is here that ancient and rare tomes are sold and traded.

Central Market
Though there are many markets in Corso, the central market is by far the largest. Consumers can find goods from all across the Flanaess in these shops and stalls. The Spotless Soul sells a great many divine relics and even offers the casting of minor miracles by their clerics. Second Thoughts is a massive pawn shop that specializes in selling second-hand adventuring gear and minor magical items. Any adventurer worth their salt traveling through Corso makes at least a cursory visit to this institution of the adventuring scene in the city. This district is also home to the Dwarven district that is mostly made up of the Goldhill Clan and their associates. Their trade network is headquartered in the Goldhill Trade Office.

Docks
All of the trade from the eastern part of the Flanaess heading to Greyhawk makes its way through Corso's docks. Watching over the trade fleets are the Vezili Family who use their ruthless cunning to get a piece of all the action at the docks. The headquarters of the Vezili is a large tavern called the Carrack while is constructed in the old carcass of a dry-docked trading ship. Many criminal elements can be found here, and it is where many associates of the assassins' guild and thieves' guild can be found.

Nobles District
This is where the nobility resides within the city. Nobles from the major and minor houses of Onnwal typically keep an estate within the capital. The city watch are also headquartered here. Castle Farran sits in the middle of it all, acting as the ultimate seat of power in the region, and it is protected by a large contingent of the Onnwal military known as the king's guard. A large prison known as the Tower of Reconciliation sits outside the castle walls and is home to city's criminals. The southern end of the district is home to the King's Park, which contains immaculate gardens and even a zoo. Many entertainers ply their trade within the park performing impromptu plays and concerts.

Tenements
The majority of the city lives in the tenement areas. Crime is rampant, and the watch is only dispatched in these areas when absolutely needed. The poor folk who live here bear the brunt of the negative effects of the corruption within the city. The Mattisons have a large presence here.

Craft District
The middle class of Corso makes this area their home. The houses are much nicer than the tenements, but they are still quite a ways from being as comfortable as the Nobles District. Many of the goods that find their way to the Central Market are manufactured here, and there are hundreds of apprenticeships to be found with the various artisans' guilds here. This is the main seat of power for the Mattisons.

Observatory
The observatory is a place of great learning and serves as an extension of the Corso College. Built upon the highest point in the city, the observatory serves as a beacon of learning that looms over the squalor that surrounds it. A small sect of druids live in this area, and they study the movement of the stars and moon across the sky.

Grand Gate
This is the main entry way into the city, and where most trade approaches the city. It is here that the majority of the city watch are stationed as well.