Jackson's Keep

Jackson’s Keep

Home of House Jackson

Population: 10,500 people

Ruler: Prince-Elector Sol Jackson

Known For: Fishing, Jackson Knights, Caspian Smithing, Trade

The blue rooftops of Jackson’s Keep stand in stark contrast to the rich red soils of the surrounding landscape. Positioned at the mouth of the River of Blood, Jackson’s Keep is a modest city of low buildings and a large harbor. A great statue of a Caspian knight fighting a troll rests in the market square and can be seen peeking over the low rooftops. Trade ships come and go from the port city and the clanging of metals and loud voices echo through the dusty streets.

Jackson’s Keep is located in the northern bay of Caspia, where the River of Blood flows into the Middle Sea. Jackson’s Keep is recognized by its low buildings with blue roofs and its great statue of Jackson Caspian fighting a troll located in its central market. With a population of 10,500, the city is a prominent center for trade, smithing, and fishing. Its prime waterfront location has meant that it is the most popular port for imported goods coming from Elyria. Its inns and taverns serve some of the best fish in all of Caspia.

Castle Jackson

The Jackson’s Keep Castle is a high perched structure atop the nearby hills. It’s made of white stone with blue roofed towers and great flags waving in the wind. The castle has three towers, a central keep, and two outer walls, one around the keep proper, and one surrounding the noble houses that lay on the hillside just outside the castle. These houses are occupied by all who bear the name Jackson.

Currently Sol Jackson, renowned warrior and monster slayer, sits on the throne of Jackson’s Keep. The keep’s throne room is adorned with the Jacksons’ trophy kills from over the years, including several trolls, a dragon skull, and an owlbear that the Jacksons claim to be the largest ever seen.