The Dark Quarter

Intro
The Dark Quarter is a Chalcedonian town which seems to have a dubious reputation. It is a short boat ride (a few hours) from Wending.

Description
There is a lot of traffic between The Dark Quarter and Wending, especially during the Wendingsfael. Shipments primarily consist of crafted goods for sale - including pottery, toys, and clothes.

Reputation
The Dark Quarter is viewed with a deal of superstition in Wending, where it is rarely spoken of. It is apparently not a place many would choose to visit, and caution is recommended. However Scuttle, a (sort of) resident of The Dark Quarter, considers this suspicion unwarranted, claiming that "It's just another town." (2x5) She blames the town's reputation on people fearing the unknown and mistaking stories for truth.

Population
The Dark Quarter is home to many skilled craftspeople, including some Duergar.

There is a notable goblin population, possibly found primarily in an area known as The Burrows.

Notable Locations
The Dark Quarter does not have a dedicated town archive; according to Scuttle, histories and records are more likely to be found in private collections.
 * The Dark Quarter Townskeep
 * Radia's Market
 * The Trove of Treasures

History
The Dark Quarter is thought to have been founded shortly after Wending - "a few centuries" ago. While Wending attracted many erstwhile and retiring adventurers, those from races who preferred to live deeper underground purportedly branched off. However, it is unclear whether they founded The Dark Quarter as an offshoot of Wending, or whether the settlement had already existed in some form beforehand.

Ignatious theorised that The Dark Quarter might be one of the 'unrecorded' settlements in Chalcedonian areas, which he had read about at the Wending Archives.

The Six Wonders
The song, The Six Wonders of the Dark Quarter was composed by Tanzin using pieces of old legends about The Dark Quarter. According to Tanzin, "There's a lot of them. They get passed around every few years during the Wendingsfael," but no one is entirely sure what the legends are about.

When asked about the Six Wonders, Scuttle claimed to know a lot of rumours, though not about any specific six. She was not keen to discuss the matter further.