The Maps of Myrist: Northern
Northern Qeynos is, in fact, the original city of Qeynos. During an invasion of the city, a surprise night attack that started a war some eighty years ago, the southern and eastern walls took heavy damage. Some of the buildings in these areas were also destroyed, but the militia and able-bodied citizens fought back the invasion and saved much of the city including the palace. Later, instead of fixing the old castle wall, the king decided to expand the city of Qeynos by building a new one further out.
Most of the buildings in Northern Qeynos are very old looking, but a few have been remodeled or rebuilt. Made mostly of gray stone blocks and brown bricks, the houses and shops in this area are now showing their age. The paint is worn away and dark vertical trails have formed from rain water erosion. These buildings are sturdy and have been around for ages, but were obviously built for function over style during Qeynos' early years when the kingdom was small and poor. From the towers and some of the outer walls of the city hang cloth flags and banners, displaying the colors and insignia of the kingdom of Qeynos.
The Temple of Life, where the resident priests and paladins of Rodcet Nife train and worship, is located at the edge of the park, surrounded by lush grass, shrubs and trees. The temple is a large, white granite building, with marble floors and thick, light colored velvet curtains. In the main room, there is a round, white marble fountain, flowing with clear, sparkling holy water, as well as rows of pews and an altar to worship Rodcet Nife, the Premiere Healer. There are two smaller rooms at the back of the temple; one is a study and library, the other is Jahnda's sleeping quarters.
The Silent Fist Clan, the order of monks native to Qeynos, is located in the northwest corner of the city against the outer wall. Their meeting hall is inside a medium-sized, light brown colored wooden building that is clean, unworn, and well-kept. Used as a training hall, the main room is a large open space with a smooth, hardwood floor and a thatch roof. There is a small room attached to the main building that serves as Lu'sun's study and living quarters. Lu'sun is the powerful teacher of the Silent Fist Clan who teaches his pupils that their greatest weapon is the power of their spirit.
A local tribe of gnolls, the Darkpaw has become a stubborn and enduring threat to Northern Qeynos, striking terror in the civilian population due to their constant raiding. While city guardsmen have valiantly fended off the assaults, they have failed to stop them outright. At their wits' end, the frustrated citizens have recently taken to offering adventurers a bounty in return for the delivery of gnoll teeth and fangs.