The Angles

The Angles was originally a small unnamed fishing village on the southwest coast of the island. Today it is the most populous and second-poorest district of Avemroth. Due to overpopulation or overpolicing of the other slums, The Angles is the fastest growing slum in the city. The majority of new growth is in the swampy areas closer to the strait. Many new structures are up on stilts, with many homeless residents living beneath them. Dirt roads in the district flood almost immediately with any rainfall, and flash flooding is a major hazard.

Sewage and sanitation issues became so terrible in The Angles, that the impoverished residents took it upon themselves to create their own sewer lines. Despite these efforts, the frequent flooding from the strait and occasional breaks in the sewage lines lead to the many canals and cisterns being coated with an oily, horrible-smelling film. Relief workers from outside the district are often horrified by the sight of children playing in or near these water sources.

Violent crime and drug and human trafficking run rampant in the district despite the heavy presence of the city’s various police forces. For most residents of the district, crime or prostitution is the only means of upward mobility or access to decent housing. The Angles hides the first shrine of Irrilandrilla in Avemroth.