Outcrop

Outcrop is a town in South Phandoria, located just south of the Spine. It is so named for its location on a plateau which overlooks the Marain Draris and the Desert of White Winds.

History
Outcrop has long been known for being a home to artisans. Woodworkers and potters once came from many reaches of the continent to make a living in Outcrop, and many still reside there. Their work is relatively sought-after, but as of late many struggle to make a living. Even so, wood carvings, pottery, and lumber are still some of the main exports of the town of Outcrop. Potions were, at one point, quite commonly produced in Outcrop as well, but the practice seems to have died out over the past decade. Many prominent potionmakers have since left the town or -- in the case of the oldest, who lived in Outcrop for most of their lives -- passed away.

Outcrop is sometimes known as "The Place Without Shine" to those who live close to it. It gained this moniker as a result of its residents' aversion to the use of magic within its borders. This is due to a series of unorganized raids upon the town over a decade ago, orchestrated by a number of powerful magic users who came to be known as the "Sons of Chaos" by the townsfolk. They took without permission from Outcrop's stores and from people's homes, and caused the deaths of a number of citizens with their carelessness.