Hochoch

The sizeable rivertown of Hochoch, near the junction of the Javan and the Realstream, is the last navigable port and a trading center for the surrounding countryside before Eru-Tovar. Most goods heading into and out of the Thyren Kingdom must pass through the town, much to the pleasure of the coffers of the distant Commandant. It is a contentious issue for most of the locals consider themselves closer in kinship to the Gran Dutchy than the Knightly Orders of Thyren, and the Commandant has stationed a garrison of soldiers (colloquially known as Black Lions for their heraldry) to keep order in the town. Factions loyal to Thyren are known as Pale Griffins.

Demographics

4,200 humans, 500 elves, 250 halflings, and the rest divided among dwarves, gnomes, elves, half-elves, and half-orcs. Individuals of other races also appear occasionally.

Government

Hochoch is governed by General Jensen, a battle-hardened knight living out the last of his days in what he thought would be a gentile assignment. However he had not counted on the vocal representatives of the town council, who’s members include local nobles, community leaders and guildlords. The Knights of the Watch answer directly to Jensen.

Defences

Hochoch boasts a well equipped but untested town guard, whose members maintain day-to-day order among the populace. The nearly 150 town guards answer to the local Knights of the Watch, who are honor-bound to uphold the laws laid down by the Commandant of the Thyren Kingdom. The Watchers are an elite force, overseeing the defense of the city walls and investigating serious crimes with religious zeal. The number of knights fluctuates due to reassignments, but usually hovers around 20.

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  Hochoch

Type

Large town

Population

5500

Location under

The Dim Forest

Included Locations

• Anchorage
• Cautious Dwarf
• Hochoch Keep
• The Streamview Tavern
• Valta’s Vintery

Owning Organization

Thyren Kingdom