While the castle fortress still remains largely intact, buildings and residences have expanded about its outter walls. Many buisnesses have grown along the walks. With the black sand beaches along the coast and the wide bayside view taverns and industries have flourished.
While deamon guards have remained a nuiscanse to the community their numbers have dwindled to few and far between allowing safe passage along most streets.
With the growing population various points of interest have become world attractions drawing vistors from the outtermost regions of Norland.
The City offers a variety of accomodations within the city limits. Suites are available among three fine Inns. The Blue Dragon Inn located in the northwestern region of Goldcrost boast to have the "Longest bar in Norland". Its prime location allows for easy access to the local market place. The Gray Stone Inn located close to the Bay of Goldcroft, allows for extravegant views of both the castle and the ocean waters. However nestled in the heart of the residential area of the town resides the elegant Lakeside Inn. Offering exquisite accomodations and even a bridal sweet. With its shoreside views of the nearby lake the atmosphere is intigueing.
With the growth and expantion of the town, more and more businesses settled about the castle Fortress. A marketplace was designated off the Goldcroft Plaza to aide in keeping traffic flowing through the town, however a wide variety of shops have popped up throughout the city limits scattered between houses and stone walls.
Best known of these shops, the Bridal owned and attended by Syriann, the steamstress offers an assortment of presents, garments and items suitable for the finest wedding gala.
Known for its craftmenship and elegant designs, the Pioneer Park Jewelry Shop displays a wide collection of formal necklaces under the watchful eyes of Mistress Duvani.
Just off Goldcroft's Main Market Place, Mrs. Slocombe's Shop offers a selection of outterwear, shortly thereafter expanding to the area above and opening to offer shoes and footwear. While Arnolds Weapon Store offers a wide inventory of weapons suitable for every adventurers' needs.
As the city continued to grow, amazing coastal views and booming industries has made the land value around the castle fortress escalate. Such natural wonders as the bay area and surrounding forests attracted the interest of the Household of Sisters. Their lodge resides among the city amid lucious gardens.
The most renowned attraction, the Goldcroft Zoo offers an unique experiance for those able to unlock the secrets of entry. Specimens found on display are well worth the efforts of entry, being found nowhere else within the realm.