Port Blacksand, once named Blacksands Town and now also known as the City of Thieves, is a busy port and notorious den of thieves on the north-western coast of Allansia, ruled over by the mysterious Lord Varek Azzur. On Windsday 17th of Locking, 252 ac, the bold pirate captain Azzur stormed Blacksand, blockading it by sea with a pirate armada, and also assaulting the city walls with mercenaries. His job was made easier by the poisoning of Drakna, the head of the militia. Valentis was hanged from the highest tower of his palace, which was later torn down. In 254 ac, Lord Azzur's new palace, which to this day dominates the Port Blacksand skyline, was completed, and since then he has rarely left it. The Blacksand City Guard were formed from the remnants of the city militia and strengthened by the inclusion of Ogres and Trolls. They are loyal to Azzur and ruthlessly impose his laws.

After Azzur took over the city, Port Blacksand adopted the Azzur family crest as its new coat of arms. This crest is a kite shield with a picture of a ship on it, flanked by the sun and moon, and with a Red Dragon behind the shield. This crest is now depicted on all the flags of Port Blacksand, and the Azzur crest is also used on the front of Gold Pieces minted in Blacksand.

The majority of Port Blacksand's population are Humans, Orcs and Goblins. Trolls are also fairly common, and many Trolls work for the Blacksand Watch. Small groups of Dwarves and Elves dwell here. Some of the more unusual humanoid species also dwell in the city, including Gnomes, Pixies, Sprites, and even Lizard Men.

Port Blacksand sits at the point where the Catfish River meets the Western Ocean. It is the home of many pirates, thieves and brigands, and is divided into a number of Districts. North of the Catfish River: Execution Hill, Harbour District, Garden District. South of the Catfish River: Fish Market District, Merchant District, The Noose, Temple District. And outside of all districts, Lord Azzur's Palace. Only you know why you have come here. Over to you.