Brinestrom

Sitting among the clearing between the Jotun Highlands and Triclaw Mountains lies Brinestrom. It is not just a welcome stop after long journeys to New Helmstadt, its breathtaking views of the mountains and trees to the east and west are a sought after sight, alongside the hot springs directly west of Brinestrom make it a popular destination for Varendali and rich foreign merchants alike, and the town’s industries are designed with this in mind. Three separate resorts do brisk business catering to the extravagant tastes of foreign nobles, as do restaurants providing rich foods and a grand theater that run a wide variety of entertainments nightly. Arrogant Durendali bards who wouldn’t be caught dead in most northern peasant towns consider performing in Brinestrom a prestigious engagement. The hot springs themselves, which began bubbling up from beneath the frozen ground some 200 years ago, are thought to have magical and medicinal powers—even the power to prolong life. To date, no one has proven such assertions; nonetheless, hundreds of aging and ailing Varendali warriors bathe in the waters every year. Many alchemists report promising outcomes from samples of the mineral-rich waters and come to town to collect vials of it, though their prices are steep.

Demographics

Frosts Reprieve
The western edge of Brinestrom is the heart of activity and entertainment, bringing in a large portion of the economy of Brinestrom through tourism. The hotsprings of Brinestrom are a busy locale in the town, with multiple resorts catering to travellers from afar. The Grand Valeri Theatre houses local entertainment but also attracts entertainers from elsewhere seeking attention from the nobles who visit The Reprieve.
The Clearing
The clearing lies at the centre of Brinestrom, encompassing the majority of the citizens homes. The very few shops here cater to the townfolk moreso then to travellers, and the room and board caters to those looking for a more quiet place to rest.
Highwatch
The eastern district of Brinestrom lies Highwatch, a region of Brinestrom fortified by sentries who watch for threats from the Triclaw Mountains.
Woodwatch
The western edge past Frosts Reprieve lies Woodwatch, the fortified walls populated by sentries who watch for threats from the Hinterlands, Within Woodwatch lies the Brinestrom's Thanes hall.

Type

Town

Population

1990