Rich Rocks Mining Company

The Rich Rocks Mining Company is a major player in the Farenian Empire’s silver production, tasked with extracting the precious ore used to mint the empire’s widely circulated silver dollar. Their largest operation lies at Black Rock Mountain, nestled between the villages of Panossa and Tasdale in Bridgeport County. Despite being one of the most productive mining enterprises, the company operates under peculiar circumstances: it accepts only modest payment for its services, employs a private army of orcish mercenaries for protection, and enforces strict control over its mining operations. Owned and managed entirely by goblins, Rich Rocks Mining Company is as curious as it is efficient.

Owners

The company is led by three goblin siblings, each bringing their unique skills and personalities to the operation:

Mugnor Richrocks (The Visionary)

Appearance: Mugnor is a sharp-dressed goblin with gleaming yellow eyes and a constantly furrowed brow. He is slightly taller than most goblins and wears a necklace of silver coins as a subtle display of wealth.
Role: Mugnor is the brains behind the company, managing strategy and political relationships. He ensures the company maintains its lucrative imperial contracts and navigates the complexities of Farenian bureaucracy.
Personality: Calm, calculating, and a master of negotiation, Mugnor thrives in the cutthroat world of politics and commerce.

Grizzit Richrocks (The Overseer)

Appearance: Grizzit is stocky and muscular for a goblin, with calloused hands and a scar over one eye. His green skin is perpetually dusted with rock powder.
Role: Grizzit oversees day-to-day mining operations, ensuring efficiency and discipline in the camps. He works closely with the orc mercenaries to maintain security and keep miners in line.
Personality: Gruff and pragmatic, Grizzit is known for his no-nonsense attitude and his loyalty to the company’s workers - so long as they stay productive.

Snizza Richrocks (The Spymaster)

Appearance: Snizza is wiry and quick, with piercing red eyes and an ever-present smirk. She dresses plainly, blending into crowds, and is rarely seen in public.
Role: Snizza manages intelligence and covert activities, ensuring no one interferes with the company’s operations. She controls an extensive network of informants and spies, both in the camps and beyond.
Personality: Cunning and manipulative, Snizza is fiercely protective of her family’s secrets and will go to great lengths to protect the company’s interests.

Public Agenda

The Rich Rocks Mining Company’s stated mission is simple and patriotic:
Support the Empire: The company mines and refines silver ore for the royal mint, ensuring a steady supply of currency to maintain the Farenian economy.
Provide Employment: The company employs hundreds of workers, offering stable jobs to the people of Bridgeport County.
Ensure Security: Their heavily guarded operations protect imperial assets and maintain order in the often dangerous mining regions.
Their public image is one of loyal service to the crown and diligent stewardship of imperial resources, earning them praise from imperial officials and merchants.

The Mining Village at Black Rock

The mining settlement at Black Rock is a tightly controlled, militarised village built around the company’s largest mine.

Richrocks Mining Camp

Layout:

The village is encircled by a wooden palisade, with heavily guarded gates controlling access. The central area contains barracks for the orcish mercenaries, administrative offices, and a towering watchtower that overlooks the surrounding countryside. Worker housing is clustered to the east, made up of rows of small but functional cabins.

Facilities:

The mine entrance is halfway up the mountain, reinforced with iron supports and magical wards. A processing facility stands nearby, where raw ore is refined and prepared for transport. The mercenary barracks is a fortress-like structure housing the orc soldiers who enforce order and guard the perimeter.

Atmosphere:

The village is a hive of activity during the day, with miners hauling ore and guards patrolling the perimeter. At night, the settlement becomes eerily quiet, as few dare to wander outside their quarters. Workers are kept under strict surveillance, with rules forbidding unsanctioned travel or communication with outsiders.

Bridgeport County

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Most southern part of Farenia.

Type

Corporation, Commerce

Location

Bridgeport County

Mugnor Richrocks

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Grizzit Richrocks

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Snizza Richrocks

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