Alsdorf

Alsdorf is one of the Western Colonies, and is central to the largest settlement, Innswatch, to the south, and the capital, Verdan, to the north. Easy access to Alsdorf can be found from many directions, including the highways from the other Western Colonies and the settlements in the Central Forest, its large harbour on the Iopian Strait, and the relatively unobstructed road to Riikanopolis, only a few days travel through the gap between the Central Forest and Verdan Forest.

The city's mayor is a young dragonborn named Helin Auriforge (formerly an old dwarf named Freilan Blackforge). He is an avid supporter of the Metallic Pact, and a fervent worshipper of Bahamut. As such, Alsdorf is home to the largest Temple of Bahamut outside Riikanopolis.

Because of its open-gate policy and Metallic Pact protection, Aldorf is a popular home for many of Iopia's peoples. The strong influence of the Pact does, however, serve to ward off those who affiliate with the chromatic dragons.