Gildestrand

Gildestrand, is a City located on the Eastern tip of the pensiular Duchy of Villecraft, commonly Gildestrand or Gilded Strand can also refer to The Gildestrand the archipego. The city as defined by common practice is divided by a deep water straight with Gildestrand proper and The Ducal Palace located on the Western shore and The Gilded Freeport located on the Eastern shore.

The Gildestrand
An archipego that connects the Duchy of Villecraft with the island nation of Tioga.

The Ducal Palace
Built as a summer palace for the Duke of Villecraft. Became the seat of the Pirate Dukes with the rise of Pirate Duchy.

Port of Gildestrand
The official port of Gildestrand, located on the Western bank of the Gilded Straight, home to the more respectable merchant outfits who source goods for the overland shipment into the Duchy of Villecraft as well as port services and drydocks.

The Gilded Freeport
Founded as a smuggler's warehousing operation directly across from the regulated Port of Gildestrand the freeport grew into a city equal in size if never in granduer to the official Port of Gildestrand. Under the Pirate Duchy the two cities were united officially though the Freeport maintained its status as tariff free zone for goods being transshipped elsewehere.

Other Places of Note

 * The Shaft's Heft Inn: A small, relatively respectable inn located a short distance above the Port of Gildestrand.
 * Pentecost Street Factory: A holding of Jacqueline Van Elche.