Fellbridge
A small but prosperous walled town on the Solus River in eastern Norstir. Fellbridge faces many threats from the south and the west, and as such is a hub for adventurers looking to carve out a name for themselves. It is a major supplier of Dawn's Light, the City of Heaven of Luxos.
Demographics
Human (mostly farmers, herders, fishermen, and loggers)
Increasing number of adventurers
Government
Justicar of Fellbridge, a Paladin of Luxos
Defences
Wooden palisades (10ft tall)
Numerous watchtowers
Industry & Trade
General store, blacksmith, sawmill
Fellbridge's main export is wood, which the people log in the nearby woods before sending it downstream to Dawn's Light. It also acts as a hub for grain shipments in the area, using its river access to sustain other towns and cities.
Infrastructure
Paved main road and courtyard leading to the eponymous bridge
Granary, river docks, stables
Temple of Luxos
Jeweled Giant Inn
Guilds and Factions
As part of the hinterland around the City of Heaven of Dawn's Light, the Cult of Luxos is an authoritative presence. The Justicar is the leader of the town for most purposes.
History
Founded in the Dawn Age, Fellbridge is named for its bridge, which is the southernmost bridge on the Solus River. The bridge is older than the town itself, and was built following the demise of the legendary Giant Tyrant Ograth when his body washed up on the shallows near the modern settlement. The town grew up around this strategic river crossing.
In the Dawn Age, Fellbridge was part of the domain of Luxos, and supplied His City of Heaven with resources from the area by shipping them downriver. Thus, while the town itself was small, its location was important and its surrounding countryside were densely populated.
Architecture
Most of Fellbridge is wood, though the main street, town square, and temple are made out of stone. Most buildings are simple but practical with wood floors and walls, and either thatch or wood plank roofing. The Temple of Luxos is a mix of red brick and stone, and features two towers and a large stained glass window on its eastern facing. The window is a work of art in its own right, and depicts religious scenes while providing natural illumination for the entire interior when the sun is in the eastern sky.
Geography
Located on the Solus River, Fellbridge is the last major settlement upstream before reaching the Jewel Peaks. To the west are expansive forests that climb over the mountain slopes into the south, while to the east are some of the richest farmlands in eastern Norstir. Dawn's Light, the City of Heaven of the god Luxos, is down the Solus to the north.
Natural Resources
Rich farmland and forests for growing crops and logging
Type
Town
Population
700
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