Town Redbrook
“Let them watch from their towers. We’ll build ours brick by brick — and make it matter.”
— Eldric Thornvale, Lord of Redbrook
Redbrook is a developing border town with ambitious potential. Once a quiet village supplying herbs and game to Mechanis traders, it now stands on the brink of transformation. A recently uncovered gold vein beneath the quarry has triggered investment, immigration, and strategic development. Though still small, Redbrook is poised to become a fortified city in the next generation — if it survives the challenges that come with attention.
Town Layout
- Southern Wall: Fully completed, fortified with stone; currently the strongest point of defense.
- Southeastern Hill: Being annexed for elevation-based expansion; provides natural defense.
- Eastern Base Wall: Planned after hill construction.
- Western Wall: Will eventually encompass the church hill.
- Northern Edge: Steep terrain delays construction, but long-term plans include a castle built into the rise.
- Town Lake: Source of water, fishing grounds, and site of sacred rites.
Leadership and Growth
Eldric Thornvale, the youngest son of a noble house in Ironspire, leads Redbrook with a calm, pragmatic style. Trusted by the townsfolk for his competence and long-term planning,
Eldric has overseen the town’s expansion, forged loyal alliances with a merchant guild, and improved military defenses by recruiting adventurers with a stake in the town’s future.
Key Locations
- Cathedral of Silent Death: Ancient and unchanged. Managed by an elder grave keeper and his wife. Contains vast crypts beneath the hill.
- Frickles Tavern: A hub of gossip, rest, and rumor — popular among adventurers and miners.
- Jill’s Apothecary: Trusted herbalist and supplier, connected with many townsfolk.
- Town Hall: Renovated and expanded under Eldric’s leadership.
- Merchant Guild Hall: A recent addition aligned with Eldric’s growth plans.
- Lake Redbrook: Used for water supply, fishing, and sacred rites. Thought to be tied to the town’s name.
The Crypt System
Located beneath the church hill, the crypts are known to be maze-like and disorienting to newcomers. Certain chambers remain unnaturally cold, and a large cremation room is built into the hill — locals say if smoke rises from the hillside, a rite is underway. Some sealed areas have not been opened in generations.
Recent Events
- The town’s gold discovery beneath the quarry remains officially reported, but it’s begun to attract attention. A mage from Mechanis is en route to assess stability and value.
- Odd wildlife behavior has unsettled hunters: the local wolf pack is missing, and a mountain lion was found torn apart.
- While Redbrook maintains a façade of calm, unease is growing beneath the surface.
Reputation
Redbrook is not yet widely known outside Ironspire and Mechanis — but that’s changing. Its rising influence, unique location, and quiet ambitions are beginning to draw eyes, both welcome and dangerous.
Maps
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