The neighborhood of Leesward in Norrilund was one of the first parts of the eastbank to urbanize, as it is directly across the river from the Old Bridge. The district of Leesward was formed around the neighborhood and took its name. Today, Leesward is a confusing knot of extremely narrow lanes and alleys, and even though the city watch is headquartered in the neighborhood, crime is still very high, especially in the neighborhood's southern rookeries.
This section of the city has some of the oldest buildings left in the city; many are old wooden things that have been eaten away by the elements and hold together only by the grace of fate. Many of these buildings have been turned into rookeries by groups of workers or criminals who have banded together for mutual protection.
There are factories of all types scattered throughout the neighborhood, and those who cannot find work there often find themselves on the bank of the Saron. In this section of the river, the tidal pools often leave detritus from shipping which can be salvaged for sale. Fish also can be caught, but these animals are usually badly adulterated; most places that will buy them are stalls in the poorer sections of town. Eat them at your own peril. In addition to the scavenging, the Saron here also has several private wharves and tieups for vessels, and labourers can find work load and unloading river steamers and other ships for the masters of the vessels.
Notable locations in Leesward include Filbert Square, which is the headquarters of the city watch; the Old Bridge Skytower, an immense under-construction building more than 30 stories tall; and The Slats, a strange multi-level stack of alleyways and small shops at the neighborhood's eastern edge.
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- East: Heart Hill
- South: Tinkerside
- Southwest: Ambrose
- West: King's Crown