Larnwick

Larnwick is a city in the Jeltiri region of Alustria. It is known for its militia and is governed by Lady Rosalind Bramblecrown.

Demographics

60% human, 16% dragonborn, 12% halfling, 10% dwarf, 2% other

Defences

Larnwick has a large militia for a city of its size and a twenty-foot wooden wall built around its perimeter with watchtowers spaced at regular intervals. Its soldiers have a stellar reputation for being both dedicated and skilled.

Guilds and Factions

Larnwick contains several Meydran temples. The most significant is to Mannaret, who has a great following in the city's large militia, as does Marosk, who has a temple in Larnwick as well. Many other Meydran temples, including somewhat known ones to Celeyra, Tekina, and Perennitus, may also be found there. An archers' guild known as the Frostforge Sharpshooters has its headquarters in Larnwick.

History

Larnwick was founded in EL 515 by Sir Walter Larn and was a relatively small lumber town until the late 800s, when a small group of dragonborn miners emigrated from Bhren and located a nearby iron ore vein. Larnwick underwent a period of economic shock as its population grew very rapidly over the next few years.
Larnwick had a mostly peaceful existence with the exception of the Larnwick-Haran War which lasted from 976 to 981, as the nearby town of Haran invaded Larnwick for its resources. Larnwick was victorious and negotiated a conditional peace, although it continued to face problems in the wake of the war, such as increased crime rates and hostility from the creatures that lived in Delamett Forest.
In EL 1000, a several-month period of unrest occurred following the death of Lord Armon Corvyre that came to be known as the Fracturing of Larnwick, characterized by decreasing trust in the city's authorities as a result of Lord Robertus's response to various problems such as a sudden resurgence of monster attacks. It was later discovered that Robertus was actually a rakshasa called Ladev-Baruvendri who had killed both Armon and Robertus and been helped by many drow nightbringers who had infiltrated the city militia. The fiends and drow were exposed by the efforts of the Light Brigade, led by Wivvyrholdalphiax Adrex.

Architecture

Many of Larnwick's buildings are made largely of wood with slated roofs. Some of its wealthier inhabitants have stone houses.

Natural Resources

Lumber, wool, iron

Type

City

Population

19,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Larnwicker

Characters in Location

• Lady Rosalind Bramblecrown