East District
K. L. Miller • July 30, 2026
The East District is the smallest of Valmark’s districts, built along the city’s busiest eastern trade road. Much of the commerce entering or leaving Valmark passes through its gates, and its streets are crowded with caravans, couriers, merchants, and travelers.
The district is filled with stables, taverns, alehouses, inns, and shops catering to those rarely staying longer than a night or two. Its best-known establishments include The Copper Stag, a lively tavern favored by caravan guards; Mara’s Hearth, a popular alehouse owned and operated by a local resident; and The Far Road Inn, renowned for its clean rooms, secure stables, and early breakfasts for travelers departing at dawn.
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