Hyon
Located on the North-East edge of the Gallic Desert, in the Northern Isle is a mining settlement of Hyon. The vegetation is sparse. The soil is made up of sand, clay and rock - not great for many plants, except the most hardy, much like the people who live there.
The road into Hyon from the Bard Springs, is surrounded by dry grasses on each side. To the West side of the road is the hot sands of the Gallic Desert. For the last two two hours of reaching Hyon, on the East side of the road, is a shallow ditch with a line of Desert Pines trees and Desert Willow trees.
The town is as dusty as one might imagine for a town so close to any desert, and is known for being a pretty rough and tumble place. Hyon has a smell of coal, sand and dirt. Nothing is easy to keep completely clean. There is an internal laundry drying system, designed by a ingenious Tabaxi nicknamed Genie.
Numerous Market Stalls, that set up once a month, with travelling merchants gathering to sell wears - Hyon becomes farther more busy and noisy in and around the Town Hall. None of the miners work on that day.
Down a slight slope is the Miner Lodging houses and other miners' facilities buildings.
Located near the Northern Silver Mine pit is three Miner Lodging houses - which contain bunkbeds - sleeping ten miners each. There are a pair of outdoor, boxed in showers - which only run cold water. The four long-drops stand behind the lodging houses. a central firepit, is used for cooking food for the miners. The night air will fill with their laughter and singing.
Located near the Northern Silver Mine pit is three Miner Lodging houses - which contain bunkbeds - sleeping ten miners each. There are a pair of outdoor, boxed in showers - which only run cold water. The four long-drops stand behind the lodging houses. a central firepit, is used for cooking food for the miners. The night air will fill with their laughter and singing.
Steady Street is a cart wide dirt and clay track that heads to the Mining Pit - well trodden, with deep wheel grooves worn into the dirt. Deep ditches border the road, carrying waste and refuse down the slope (away from the Mining Pit). A broken cart has fallen in to a trench on the right side.
Straight Street is a rather wide dirt, straight and clay main road. It is made of dirt that has been packed down. Unfortunately, it was last maintained a long time ago, and is deteriorating slightly - leaving the road full of potholes and cracks. There are some litter that blow along the street.
The population is diverse and changeable, as miners and some of the miners' families come and go. They worship many deities - none having a clear majority at all.
Town Hall
A wooden, rectangular building with plenty of space inside and more surrounding it, for the monthly markets.
The Wandering Nomad
Inn - middle-class adventurer'sThe building is a simple wooden shack, with low ceilings and a single salvaged stone wall. Accommodation consist of a single large room with wooden cots and straw mats.
A quite large tavern that has constantly coal and dirty footprints across the wooden boards - as insists boots are removed - known for its lack of bedbugs.
A quite large tavern that has constantly coal and dirty footprints across the wooden boards - as insists boots are removed - known for its lack of bedbugs.
* Serves Potions, in addition to Drinking of beers, wines and ales.
Owner = Farlane Tollie - sick in bed, leaving nephew to run the bar.
Bartender = a naive and gullible male Human named Barry Tollie. Barry believes in The Tin Dragon - currently living with one of The Tin Dragon's followers named Sunset
Server = Sunset - Tabaxi male - lives with Barry currently - grew up in Triss in the orphanage - The Tin Dragon's followers - dark grey fur with black stripes.
Owner = Farlane Tollie - sick in bed, leaving nephew to run the bar.
Bartender = a naive and gullible male Human named Barry Tollie. Barry believes in The Tin Dragon - currently living with one of The Tin Dragon's followers named Sunset
Server = Sunset - Tabaxi male - lives with Barry currently - grew up in Triss in the orphanage - The Tin Dragon's followers - dark grey fur with black stripes.
MENU
Jerky Strips = A basket of several strips of chicken jerky (9 cp)
Deep-Fried Beef Strips = Beef strips fried in lard (5 sp)
Meat Platter = A plate of various dried meats with crackers and herb dips (7 sp)
Chicken Stew = A delicious stew with chunks of chicken, garlic, carrots, turnips, potatoes and peppers, served with 2x hard rolls (8 sp)
Noble Salad = Leaves of colourful lettuce tossed with red peppers, cucumber, carrot, mushroom, celery, and cubes of feta cheese (1 gp)
Roasted Hyena =Boiled potatoes coated in a cider vinegar dressing and tossed with carrots, celery, and mustard greens. Topped with slices of roasted meat and sliced orange (2 gp)
Pan-fried Fish = Pan-fried cubes of fish in red wine sauce alongside brown rice and a large serving of peas (7 sp)
Jerky Strips = A basket of several strips of chicken jerky (9 cp)
Deep-Fried Beef Strips = Beef strips fried in lard (5 sp)
Meat Platter = A plate of various dried meats with crackers and herb dips (7 sp)
Chicken Stew = A delicious stew with chunks of chicken, garlic, carrots, turnips, potatoes and peppers, served with 2x hard rolls (8 sp)
Noble Salad = Leaves of colourful lettuce tossed with red peppers, cucumber, carrot, mushroom, celery, and cubes of feta cheese (1 gp)
Roasted Hyena =Boiled potatoes coated in a cider vinegar dressing and tossed with carrots, celery, and mustard greens. Topped with slices of roasted meat and sliced orange (2 gp)
Pan-fried Fish = Pan-fried cubes of fish in red wine sauce alongside brown rice and a large serving of peas (7 sp)
The Infirmary
HospitalThe miners' medical hut is lined with wooden cot beds - some are stained by blood in places. The smells are sandalwood incense, blood, coal and dirty water.
Head nurse = Mylaxoch - Female Dwarf - Neutral. Mylaxoch is blunt yet well-meaning - red hair and sharp hazel green eyes. She wears simple clothing and a pewter amulet of The Raven Queen.
Attached to a jail made of metal (so is really hot inside), that is a series of corridors - known for no successful escapes.
Head nurse = Mylaxoch - Female Dwarf - Neutral. Mylaxoch is blunt yet well-meaning - red hair and sharp hazel green eyes. She wears simple clothing and a pewter amulet of The Raven Queen.
Attached to a jail made of metal (so is really hot inside), that is a series of corridors - known for no successful escapes.
Interior Laundry
Set in the ceiling is a dozen fans employed water motored ceiling fans. Invented by Artemisia - Tabaxi female - nicknamed "Genie".
Every Wares
General GoodsA somewhat cramped shop, that is mostly tidy although needs dusting - known for wide range of goods on sale.
Owner = Zetta Hoppershim - female Halfling - large blue eyes with a curious look as she watches customers - friendly, but drives a hard bargin.The Felt Flowers
Felt makerFelt is a textile that is produced by matting, condensing, and pressing fibers together. Felt can be made of natural fibers such as wool or animal fur.
Sells colourful bags, blankets and rugs. Also, creates flowers and animal shapes from felt straps.
Backs onto The Layflower. The two story wooden building, as residence above the store. Inside smells like floral potpourri (rosemary, jasmine and lavender).
Displays felt animals and flowers, yet seems to not sell them.
Owner = Santiago Maspeth - Human male - deep olive skin - shoulder length sandy coloured hair - grey eyes - speaks Common, Sunra ( Sunrayin Tribe language) and Dwarvian - wears cotton trousers (rolled up), with colourful long, sleeveless cardigans made of felt - barefoot.Sells colourful bags, blankets and rugs. Also, creates flowers and animal shapes from felt straps.
Backs onto The Layflower. The two story wooden building, as residence above the store. Inside smells like floral potpourri (rosemary, jasmine and lavender).
Displays felt animals and flowers, yet seems to not sell them.
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Give those to the children found in Hyon and the mines, went sent onto Bard Springs for healing. If pressed will sell any for 3cp.
* Bags = coin pouch (2cp) - buttoned single strap bag (5cp) - backpack (1sp)
* Blankets = single colour (7cp) - multi-coloured (9cp)
* Rugs = small (2sp) - medium (5sp) - large (1gp)
* Rugs = small (2sp) - medium (5sp) - large (1gp)
The Layflower
BrothelMadame Olive and Lady Tilda: Dwarves
Located directly behind The Felt Flower, on Kilmore Street - a dirt and clay street. It is made of dirt that has been packed down.
A crude drawing of peacock carved into a brick wall, affectionately labeled R.J. Was here.
Located directly behind The Felt Flower, on Kilmore Street - a dirt and clay street. It is made of dirt that has been packed down.
A crude drawing of peacock carved into a brick wall, affectionately labeled R.J. Was here.
Rowan Stone
StonecarverA stone carver's workshop, built inside a massive Rowan Trees .
Temoc: Male Dwarf Stoneworker - Good. Temoc has golden blonde hair and silvery blue eyes, and an uneven moustache. He wears sturdy grey clothing and a black cloak. Temoc has a traumatic fear of his reflection
Temoc: Male Dwarf Stoneworker - Good. Temoc has golden blonde hair and silvery blue eyes, and an uneven moustache. He wears sturdy grey clothing and a black cloak. Temoc has a traumatic fear of his reflection
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Temoc's friend was pulled into a magical mirror in front of him.
Kurda's Smithy
BlacksmithA large forge - sheltered beneath the wings of a pewter Roc statute.
Owner is Kurda - female Dwarves - deep voice, serious face, and heavy clothes.
Owner is Kurda - female Dwarves - deep voice, serious face, and heavy clothes.
MINED GEMS
JewelerSpecialises in silver, diamonds and some other gems from the Northern Silver Mine.
The street outside is shaded by one large Naptovis Tree.
Description: The jeweler is a plaster single storey building, with a small fenced yard and vines covering the walls and roof. Several battered shields hang on the walls. Inside a large emboraried rug hangs on the wall behind the counter - depicting an Owlbear with three cubs. Pipe smoke lingers in the air. The counter is stone - behind which is a table with scattered lenses, clamps, and cutters.
Owner: Farlz - Half-Orc - light grey skin - bald with light chest hair - small tusks in corners of mouth - eyes are like rubies - always smoking a pipe.
The street outside is shaded by one large Naptovis Tree.
Description: The jeweler is a plaster single storey building, with a small fenced yard and vines covering the walls and roof. Several battered shields hang on the walls. Inside a large emboraried rug hangs on the wall behind the counter - depicting an Owlbear with three cubs. Pipe smoke lingers in the air. The counter is stone - behind which is a table with scattered lenses, clamps, and cutters.
Owner: Farlz - Half-Orc - light grey skin - bald with light chest hair - small tusks in corners of mouth - eyes are like rubies - always smoking a pipe.
Permanent Stalls
Market StallsCandleseller = Racon - Female Tiefling -
Woodseller = Morning Dew - male Tabaxi - Good - Morning Dew is happy to trade wood for unusual items. Finds unusual and weird things hilarious.
Chicken Seller = Tyles Tack - Firbolg - has red fur and large blue eyes, and a flat nose. He wears modest garments and a wide-brimmed hat. Sells the eggs and meat of chickens - kebabs, tacos and drumsticks.
Woodseller = Morning Dew - male Tabaxi - Good - Morning Dew is happy to trade wood for unusual items. Finds unusual and weird things hilarious.
Chicken Seller = Tyles Tack - Firbolg - has red fur and large blue eyes, and a flat nose. He wears modest garments and a wide-brimmed hat. Sells the eggs and meat of chickens - kebabs, tacos and drumsticks.
Government
Hyon for a long time had no formal government, and people are largely miners with no concept of ownership - might makes right.
Three years ago, a majority voted in a mayor - male Dwarves named Hazin Digahole - long bushy dark brown beard, bushy eyebrows, and a large belly from excessive drinking - wears navy overalls and heavy brown leather boots.
Three years ago, a majority voted in a mayor - male Dwarves named Hazin Digahole - long bushy dark brown beard, bushy eyebrows, and a large belly from excessive drinking - wears navy overalls and heavy brown leather boots.
Industry & Trade
Hyon was built around the north-west pit entrance of the Northern Silver Mine, it thrives as long as the coal, silver and more recently diamonds are found within the mine.
History
984AG: The miners started digging out the Northern Silver Mine pit - coal, silver and more recently diamonds, are found by the miners.
The town grew up to the west side of the pit.
1009AG: the Mine reached Janney.
1098AG: a cave-in - 16 miners killed.
The town grew up to the west side of the pit.
1009AG: the Mine reached Janney.
1098AG: a cave-in - 16 miners killed.
Points of interest
A pit entrance to The Northern Silver Mine is on the South-East side of Hyon - leads across to Janney)
A conveyor pulley system runs from top of pit, past the miners' lodgings, to the large warehouse.
A conveyor pulley system runs from top of pit, past the miners' lodgings, to the large warehouse.
TRAVEL:
* to Wether = (9.5 hours).
* to Bard Springs = approx. 5 hours away - towards Wether.
* to Triss = 9.5 hours
* to Janney (via Northern Silver Mine) = 12.5 hours
* Said to take 23 hours to cross the centre of Gallic Desert - actually due to hazards and terrain can take up to 52 hours at widest point to Farr City - 9 days from the north-east coast of the Gallic Desert to the south edge of the desert.
Founding Date
984AG
Type
Town
Population
Approximately 930; mainly Tabaxi, Earth Genasi, dwarf and gnome.
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