Láshoz

Láshoz is a fictional settlement featured in the fantasy novel "The Black Company" by Glen Cook. It is a significant location in the early part of the series, serving as a base of operations for the Lady and her forces, including the Black Company. Láshoz is described as a city with a history of importance, now under the control of the Lady, who uses it to further her ambitions.

The city itself is depicted as a place of considerable size and strategic value, often a focal point for military movements and political maneuvering. Its architecture and atmosphere are not extensively detailed, but it is generally portrayed as a city fitting for a powerful sorceress. The presence of the Lady and her considerable magical power heavily influences the character of Láshoz. It becomes a hub for her operations, a place where she can gather her strength and plan her next moves.

Within the narrative, Láshoz is where many of the early conflicts and developments occur. The Black Company, initially employed by the Lady, is stationed there and carries out various tasks for her from this location. The city represents a period of relative stability, albeit one under a dark and powerful ruler, before the larger conflicts of the series escalate. Its role is primarily that of a stage for the characters' actions and the unfolding plot, embodying the consolidated power of the antagonist.