Tashal
Kingdom of Kaldor
Royal Seat
Population 11.400
The largest settlement of the Kingdom of Kaldor and the principal seat of the royal clan Elendsa.
Tashal, the second largest city on Harn, is not noted for its architecture, although it does boast impressive fortifications. Extensive and labyrinthine underground tunnels of vague origin exists beneath the city. Few know of these tunnels, fewer still explore them; they are unlit, dark, and prone to flooding by the Kald River.
Royal Seat
Population 11.400
The largest settlement of the Kingdom of Kaldor and the principal seat of the royal clan Elendsa.
Tashal, the second largest city on Harn, is not noted for its architecture, although it does boast impressive fortifications. Extensive and labyrinthine underground tunnels of vague origin exists beneath the city. Few know of these tunnels, fewer still explore them; they are unlit, dark, and prone to flooding by the Kald River.
Government
King/12 Aldermen (civil)
King/Constable/Sheriff (military)
As a royal city, Tashal is always in the king's eye, and he keeps a close grip on the royal bureaucracy.
While the town's twelve aldermen, like most officials on Harn, tend to pass their office from parent to offspring, royal assent is necessary to their succession, and they are deemed to serve at "the king's pleasure".
Kaldoric monarchs have, over the years, taken an active role in the admistration of Tashal; the distinct possibility of removal from office (perhaps from the world itself) colours the behavior of all the officers of the crown.
Aldermen are directly responsible to the crown and it is considered unhealthy to forget this. In this regard, Tashal is one of the most tightly controlled cities on the island. Nevertheless, as long as the aldermen meet thei obligations to their sovereign, they are given fairly free reign in the execution of their judicial and other functions.
Tashal's courts are fairly free of corruption; most would admit they were fair, if strict.
Military authority in the city is retained by the crown and executed on the king's behalf jointly by the Sheriff os Semeth (Tashal is within Semethshire) and by the constable of Caer Elend (hwo wields most of the actual, day to day policing power by virtue of his command of the royal garrison). These various officials will appoint the usual selection of lesser bureaucrats.
King/Constable/Sheriff (military)
As a royal city, Tashal is always in the king's eye, and he keeps a close grip on the royal bureaucracy.
While the town's twelve aldermen, like most officials on Harn, tend to pass their office from parent to offspring, royal assent is necessary to their succession, and they are deemed to serve at "the king's pleasure".
Kaldoric monarchs have, over the years, taken an active role in the admistration of Tashal; the distinct possibility of removal from office (perhaps from the world itself) colours the behavior of all the officers of the crown.
Aldermen are directly responsible to the crown and it is considered unhealthy to forget this. In this regard, Tashal is one of the most tightly controlled cities on the island. Nevertheless, as long as the aldermen meet thei obligations to their sovereign, they are given fairly free reign in the execution of their judicial and other functions.
Tashal's courts are fairly free of corruption; most would admit they were fair, if strict.
Military authority in the city is retained by the crown and executed on the king's behalf jointly by the Sheriff os Semeth (Tashal is within Semethshire) and by the constable of Caer Elend (hwo wields most of the actual, day to day policing power by virtue of his command of the royal garrison). These various officials will appoint the usual selection of lesser bureaucrats.
Industry & Trade
Tashal has developed into Harn's most active trading centre due to its strategic location at the termini of four trails:
the Salt Route to Tharda
the Fur Road to Orbaal
the Silver Way to Azadmere
the Genin Trail to Thay
Every spring, four large caravans converge on Tashal along these arteries. The diverse products they brung are busily traded througout the summer months in something of "carnival atmosphere" and, as autumn commences, four caravans bear away goods to the north, south, east and west. Because of its trading pre-eminence, Thashal has some of the wealthiest guilds on Harn. A lucrative, if small commerce has recently developed between Azadmere and Tashal, high quality Khuzan weapons and jewellery being traded mostly for food.
Tashal also produces good vellum, and large quantities of wool and woolens, the only locally produced goods of sufficient quality for export.
Tashalan mercanylers venture all over Harn and sometimes reach Lythia in their search for profit.
the Salt Route to Tharda
the Fur Road to Orbaal
the Silver Way to Azadmere
the Genin Trail to Thay
Every spring, four large caravans converge on Tashal along these arteries. The diverse products they brung are busily traded througout the summer months in something of "carnival atmosphere" and, as autumn commences, four caravans bear away goods to the north, south, east and west. Because of its trading pre-eminence, Thashal has some of the wealthiest guilds on Harn. A lucrative, if small commerce has recently developed between Azadmere and Tashal, high quality Khuzan weapons and jewellery being traded mostly for food.
Tashal also produces good vellum, and large quantities of wool and woolens, the only locally produced goods of sufficient quality for export.
Tashalan mercanylers venture all over Harn and sometimes reach Lythia in their search for profit.
Districts
1. CAER ELEND
The principal residence of the King of Kaldor, Miginath. The keep is seven stories (70' approx.) high and eighty five feet square; there are two underground levels, but the lowest is generally too damp for human habitation.
Caer Elend was rebuilt between 605 and 620, at which time it was given its present name, after the royal house of Elendsa.
The citadel houses most of the permanent organs of the Kaldoric government, including the royal mint and treasury.
The outer walls, and those of the city, are twenty five to thirty feet high; towers are fifteen to twenty feet higher.
When the king is present most of the mobile organs of government are housed here. When he is absent, the citadel is governed on behalf by the constable.
a- House of Aikris, bonded master weaponcrafter to Caer Elend.
b- House of Seredia, bonded master ostler to the citadel - Seredia administers stables/yards both within and just outside the citadel.
The outer yard is also used as a marshaling yard for miscellaneous equipment, and occasionally as an ostlers' common.
Granaries - at least a month's provisions at hand. 2. ORGAEL WOOD (The Gibbets)
Corpses of executed criminals are hung here to rot.
Most deem the place haunted and lights are often seen here at night. Smugglers use the wood as a rendez-vous, but they sometimes disappear.
There are several legends of buried goods whose owners have vanished.
The Lia-Kavair have a secret tunnel into the wood. 3. KALD SQUARE
Also called by the residents "Punishment Place".
The Hyrpaen, located in the southwest corner next to the keep, is an elaborate raised platform used for executions of all types. A pillory and well are located on the east side.
Except during executions, the square is a quiet, introspective place. 4. MANGAI SQUARE
The Tashal Marketplace.
During the spring and summer caravan time the market spills over into the adjoining streets. The market is open from dawn to mid-afternoon every day except holidays. 5. BONDING HOUSE AND GRANARIES 6. TOLLHOUSE
Standard tolls are charged to cross the Balasa Bridge going either way. The tollhouse is a two story stone and timber structure, manned by at least four men at all times. The gate on the Tashal side (like most gates) is kept closed at night.
The guards are reluctant to open it after dusk; an extra (unofficial) fee might persuade them. 7. ENCLAVE OF THE HOLY OAK
The residence of the chief herald of Kaldor, the Acorn King of Arms and the Tashal College of Heralds. 8. THE AMPHITHEATRE
The Tashal Amphitheatre seats over 900.
It is administered by the Company of Esaldin, a company of Thespians headquartered at (8a). The facility is used mainly for dramatic performances by travelling companies. Shows are held most holidays. 9. TIMBERWRIGHTS' GUILD
A hostel and warehouse. 10. HALL OF THE MANGAI
A meeting place used by various guildmen.
The Tashal chapter of the Mangai meets here quarterly.
The town council holds court here monthly, and individual aldermen between times. 11. MERCANTYLERS' HALL
The Tashal commodities exchange - members only. 12. FLOATING WORLD OF THREE HEAVENS
Size: 12 Quality: *** Prices: Average
The only house of the Courtesans' Guild in Tashal.
Its business is officially frowned on, but Myrele of Obelon does a good business. 13. BROTHEL (Kesyne of Aweil)
Size: 8 Quality: *** Prices: Average 14. SHIPWRIGHT (Irian of Kephis)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices Average
Builds only boats that will fit through the Kald Gate. Makes most of his money building small river craft, and selling nets and cordage. 15. GUIDHALL OF THE LIA-KAVAIR
The Tashal chapter of the thieves guild is fairly wealthy. The guildhall is connected by tunnels to the "underground". 16. PHYSICIAN (Goshal of Aswain)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: Average 17. PHYSICIAN (Seperlyne of Kail)
Size: 2 Quality: ***** Prices: Low
One of Harn's best and most altruistic doctors.
He is foced to turn away patients because of the incredible demand on his services. 18. TEMPLE OF HALEA
Order of the Silken Voice. Many of the merchants of Tashal favour Haleanism. The temple is wealthy, but has been unable to gain much political influence in Kaldor. 19. TEMPLE OF ILVIR
Order of the Yellow Hand. There are probably only six or eight priests at this temple at any time. It serves more as a hostel for would be pilgrims to Araka-Kalai.
The city of Tashal, or more properly the ruins of Kelapyn-Anuz, seem to have some significance to the clerics of Ilvir.
Lothrim apparently secured a tome sacred to the deity that he secreted in the old city.
The local priests believe the holy book is still hidden somewhere beneath the city. 20. TEMPLE OF LARANI
The largest temple of the Order of the Spear of Shattered Sorrow. The temple contains a chapter house of the fighting-order, the Lady of Paladins. 21. TEMPLE OF NAVEH
The leading temple of Naveh in eastern arn.
The temple is covertm illegal and widely feared, although many doubt its very existence. The building is connected to the tunnels beneath the city.
The clerics know more of the Tashalan underworld than anyone else. 22. TEMPLE OF PEONI
The west wing houses the Irreproachable Order and the east is occupied by the order of the Balm of Joy.
The central block is a common area and contain administrative facilities and halls of worship. The two buildings to the north are infirmaries (one male and one female). 23. TEMPLE OF SARAJIN
The clanhouse of Horveal. The worship of Sarajin is not particularly popular in Tashal. The temple is used primarily by Orbaleese traders and miscellaneous travellers, and by the small community of Ivinian immigrants. 24. TEMPLE OF SAVE-K'NOR
Order of the Ilyn-Aelori.
The temple has collected several dozen books and artifacts from the time of Lothrim, a major subject of study. 25. THE RED FOX (Melin of Soral)
Size: 5 Quality: *** Prices: Average
The city's most sedate tavern. Clientele are mostly middle class guildsmen. 26. THE TOWER INN (Sepian fo Ashel)
Size: 8 Quality: **** Prices: High
Freemaster ostler, Kirl of Onan. Serves hearty meals, heady ale and has good accomodations.
Popular with travellers and a favourite haunt of prostitutes. 27. THE COIN AND BROOM (Lorel of Ibin)
Size: 7 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Clientele are mostly urban labourers. 28. THE IRON BELL (Rosak of Kass)
Size: 4 Quality: ***** Prices: High
Freemaster ostler, Shain of Arbar. The tavern most favoured by gentlefolk. Wines imported from Lythia bby way of Melderyn are available. 29. THE GARB AND FLAIL (Jaril of Varsin)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Low
The tavern favoured by farmers visiting town. 30. THE SEVEN STARS (Dafydd of Ewen)
Size: 6 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Dafydd is a huge man of Jarin descent who will not serve Ivinians. 31. THE SPURS (Halime of Falesh)
Size: 8 Quality: *** Prices: Low
Halime is the "guildmaster" of the Lia-Kavair in Tashal; his younger brother, Ardail of Falesh, operates the attached stables. The cellar has a secret door leading to the underground.
His low prices attract patrons, but things often go missing from guests' room, sometimes even the guests. 32. CLOTHIER (Kolyn of Armel)
Size: 10 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: woolens. 33. WOODCRAFTER (Inen of Gwyffid)
Size: 8 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: coopering and wagonmaking. 34. SALTER (Kaldarias of Aelin)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: High
Specialty: salted and smoked salmon/trout 35. EMBALMER (Orin of Saldim)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Orin is somewhat jocular for his trade, but does a good business with middle class Tashalans. 36. WEAPONCRAFTER (Kuvel of Charin)
Size: 3 Quality: ***** Prices: High +
Kuvel hails from Habe Keep (near Azadmere) where he acquired some knowledge fo Khuzan weaponry.
His swords and mail are very good. He can generally obtain Khuzan weapons on request, but the prices of these are very high (300-500%) and delivery can take three months. 37. LITIGANT (Ymar of Elwen)
Size: 2 Quality: ** Prices: Average
Specialty: cases involving little work and high fees. 38. TOYMAKER (Caro of Sarl)
Size: 1 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Also sells products of local artists on consignment. 39. LEXIGRAPHER (Keldis of Orien)
Size: 1 Quality: * Prices: Average
Specialty: maps.
Keldis has too much imagination but does nice-looking maps and is fairly well off. 40. CLOTHIER (Baris pf Aikar)
Size: 6 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: woolen cloths and yarns. 41. WOODCRAFTER (Tarl of Barda)
Size: 4 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: furniture, especially beds. 42. LOCKSMITH (Jere of Merlim)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: Average
An expert at installing secret doors, traps, etc. 43. LITIGANT (Shotro of Quiribor)
Size: 6 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Tashal's best litigant, specializing in commercial activities; his services are in high demand by Tashalan mercantylers and guildsmen. 44. USURER/MERCANTYLER (Pesera of Hendel)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: financing Thardic trade; his promissory notes are readily accepted in Coranan and Aleath. 45. USURER/MERCANTYLER (Querene of Valain)
Size: 4 Quality: *** Prices: Average
One of the few female mercantylers on Harn.
She is mainly a financier of caravan expeditions and quite wealthy. 46. APOTHECARY (Lorin of Lorinsen)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: High +
In addition to the normal apothecary skills, Lorin is a reliable alchemist but does not belong to the Guild of Arcane Lore 47. METALSMITH (Geldane of Dysel)
Size: 6 Quality: **** Prices: High
Specialty: brass, copper and pewter wares. 48. LEXIGRAPHER (Ariam of Chuzyn)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: Average 49. LOCKSMITH (Harain of Thestal)
Size: 2 Quality: *** Prices: Average
A new franchise. 50. GLASSWORKER (Bae fo Rysten)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Glasswares imported from Evael are sometimes available. 51. POTTER (Vadir of Dyrebor)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: well crafted jars, urns and vases. 52. POTTER (Pasun of Cybela)
Size: 4 Quality: *** Prices: Average
The best source for Coronan and Thay pottery. 53. SALTER (Uril of Asaka)
Size 5 Quality: *** Prices: High
Uril dominates the salt trade in Tashal, supplying more than 70% of the bulk salt consumed in the city.
Most of his salt comes from Tharda. 54. PERFUMER (Norbin of Kramel)
Size: 2 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: soap. 55. USURER/MERCANTYLER (Kirlin of Pasena)
Size: 5 Quality: *** Prices: High
Kirlin is something of a pawnbroker as well as traditional moneylender.
Valuable items pledged against a loan (usually 20% of actual value) which are not redeemed within the time allowed (usually six months) may be available for bargain prices, although most such items are sold to an appropriate guilded freemaster for resale. Items are redeemable by their owner, within the six months period, for pledge value plus 5-10% per month. 56. JEWELLER (Vuris of Pendalian)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: gold and silver smithing. 57. CLOTHIER (Melsene of Irin)
Size: 10 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: woolen cloths for export. 58. HIDEWORKER (Arbin of Elway)
Size: 6 Quality: *** Prices: Average
The tannery is in the village of Artoen [58a]. 59. CHANDLER (Shylir of Quardin)
Size: 4 Quality: *** Prices: Average
A traditional chandler. 60. EMBALMER (Iame of Sediel)
Size: 4 Quality: **** Prices: High
The embalmer used by most wealthy Tashalans and some nobility. 61. MASON (Ralda of Ubel)
Size: 14 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: fortifications. Owns a stone quarry between Tashal and Heru and is favoured by local nobility for manor, keep and castle maintenance. 62. MILLER/MILLWRIGHT (Corfyn of Anefris)
Size: 5 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: baking.
The mill is powered by oxen and, like most establishments, is owned by the guild (to which Corfyn is bonded). Most milling occurs in the countryside. 63. LEXIGRAPHER (Saryse of Naradas)
Size: 2 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: vellum and parchment scrolls for export to Azadmere, Chybisa and Thay. 64. PERFUMER (Korin of Merlyme)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: High
Shiran perfumes are generally available 65. CHANDLER (Rolyd of Geldesaan)
Size: 4 Quality: *** Prices: High
Geldesaan is of Orbaleese extraction. He stocks a range of items produced by other guilds at a mark up of 20-35%.
He is open between noon and dusk. 66. LEXIGRAPHER (Harien of Guinas)
Size: 2 Quality: **** Prices: High
Has a secret formula for permanent ink. He also imports Shiran red and green dyes to produce the only coloured inks on Harn. 67. SALTER (Ashain of Tobira)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: High
Specialty: salted meats. 68. HIDEWORKER (Diryn of Erlesh)
Size: 5 Quality: ** Prices: Average
The tannery is on the northeast of town. 69. JEWELLER (Lasar of Taldirien)
Size: 2 Quality: **** Prices: High
Specialises in fine jewellry. Imports some wares from Azadmere. 70. METALSMITH (Vaber of Kateris)
Size: 7 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: ironwares of all kinds. 71. TENTMAKER (Aldin of Charion)
Size: 3 Quality:*** Prices: Average
Does an excellent business during the summer caravan months, selling tents and awnings to traders. 72. WOODCRAFTER (Parsume of Sethsen)
Size: 8 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: furniture. 73. WEAPONCRAFTER (Obras of Kyfa)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Khuzan weapons sometimes available. 74. MASON (Horidon of Tabral)
Size: 9 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Horidon is popular with wealthy Tashalans, building quality homes at reasonable prices. He imports Telen Stone from Tharda (at great expense) for his very rich clients.
Most of the temples in Tashal have been built by the House of Tabral in generations past. 75. POTTER (Chymel of Veriel)
Size: 5 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: ceramics of all kinds. Superior Thay pottery is generally available, particularly during the summer and early autumn. 76. JEWELLER (Jarlath of Asane)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: seals and engraving. The House of Asane formerly held the license to mint silver pennies in Kaldor, but this is now done by a bonded master jeweller to the Royal Kaldoric Mint. 77. USURER/MERCANTYLER (Ryle of Wythias)
Size: 2 Quality: ** Prices: Low
Makes a tidy profit by coin clipping. 78. METALSMITH (Uvienela of Dyselsen)
Size: 4 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: tools and horseshoes 79: LITIGANT (Charance of Drellin)
Size: 2 Quality: **** Prices: High
Specialty: court arguments. He has won 80-90% of his clients' cases. 80: CLOTHIER (Haber of Sarlis)
Size: 6 Quality: **** Prices: High
Specialty is fine embroidery at high prices. Also exports choice items to Azadmere, and has done work for the Kings of Kaldor and Chybisa.
The principal residence of the King of Kaldor, Miginath. The keep is seven stories (70' approx.) high and eighty five feet square; there are two underground levels, but the lowest is generally too damp for human habitation.
Caer Elend was rebuilt between 605 and 620, at which time it was given its present name, after the royal house of Elendsa.
The citadel houses most of the permanent organs of the Kaldoric government, including the royal mint and treasury.
The outer walls, and those of the city, are twenty five to thirty feet high; towers are fifteen to twenty feet higher.
When the king is present most of the mobile organs of government are housed here. When he is absent, the citadel is governed on behalf by the constable.
a- House of Aikris, bonded master weaponcrafter to Caer Elend.
b- House of Seredia, bonded master ostler to the citadel - Seredia administers stables/yards both within and just outside the citadel.
The outer yard is also used as a marshaling yard for miscellaneous equipment, and occasionally as an ostlers' common.
Granaries - at least a month's provisions at hand. 2. ORGAEL WOOD (The Gibbets)
Corpses of executed criminals are hung here to rot.
Most deem the place haunted and lights are often seen here at night. Smugglers use the wood as a rendez-vous, but they sometimes disappear.
There are several legends of buried goods whose owners have vanished.
The Lia-Kavair have a secret tunnel into the wood. 3. KALD SQUARE
Also called by the residents "Punishment Place".
The Hyrpaen, located in the southwest corner next to the keep, is an elaborate raised platform used for executions of all types. A pillory and well are located on the east side.
Except during executions, the square is a quiet, introspective place. 4. MANGAI SQUARE
The Tashal Marketplace.
During the spring and summer caravan time the market spills over into the adjoining streets. The market is open from dawn to mid-afternoon every day except holidays. 5. BONDING HOUSE AND GRANARIES 6. TOLLHOUSE
Standard tolls are charged to cross the Balasa Bridge going either way. The tollhouse is a two story stone and timber structure, manned by at least four men at all times. The gate on the Tashal side (like most gates) is kept closed at night.
The guards are reluctant to open it after dusk; an extra (unofficial) fee might persuade them. 7. ENCLAVE OF THE HOLY OAK
The residence of the chief herald of Kaldor, the Acorn King of Arms and the Tashal College of Heralds. 8. THE AMPHITHEATRE
The Tashal Amphitheatre seats over 900.
It is administered by the Company of Esaldin, a company of Thespians headquartered at (8a). The facility is used mainly for dramatic performances by travelling companies. Shows are held most holidays. 9. TIMBERWRIGHTS' GUILD
A hostel and warehouse. 10. HALL OF THE MANGAI
A meeting place used by various guildmen.
The Tashal chapter of the Mangai meets here quarterly.
The town council holds court here monthly, and individual aldermen between times. 11. MERCANTYLERS' HALL
The Tashal commodities exchange - members only. 12. FLOATING WORLD OF THREE HEAVENS
Size: 12 Quality: *** Prices: Average
The only house of the Courtesans' Guild in Tashal.
Its business is officially frowned on, but Myrele of Obelon does a good business. 13. BROTHEL (Kesyne of Aweil)
Size: 8 Quality: *** Prices: Average 14. SHIPWRIGHT (Irian of Kephis)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices Average
Builds only boats that will fit through the Kald Gate. Makes most of his money building small river craft, and selling nets and cordage. 15. GUIDHALL OF THE LIA-KAVAIR
The Tashal chapter of the thieves guild is fairly wealthy. The guildhall is connected by tunnels to the "underground". 16. PHYSICIAN (Goshal of Aswain)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: Average 17. PHYSICIAN (Seperlyne of Kail)
Size: 2 Quality: ***** Prices: Low
One of Harn's best and most altruistic doctors.
He is foced to turn away patients because of the incredible demand on his services. 18. TEMPLE OF HALEA
Order of the Silken Voice. Many of the merchants of Tashal favour Haleanism. The temple is wealthy, but has been unable to gain much political influence in Kaldor. 19. TEMPLE OF ILVIR
Order of the Yellow Hand. There are probably only six or eight priests at this temple at any time. It serves more as a hostel for would be pilgrims to Araka-Kalai.
The city of Tashal, or more properly the ruins of Kelapyn-Anuz, seem to have some significance to the clerics of Ilvir.
Lothrim apparently secured a tome sacred to the deity that he secreted in the old city.
The local priests believe the holy book is still hidden somewhere beneath the city. 20. TEMPLE OF LARANI
The largest temple of the Order of the Spear of Shattered Sorrow. The temple contains a chapter house of the fighting-order, the Lady of Paladins. 21. TEMPLE OF NAVEH
The leading temple of Naveh in eastern arn.
The temple is covertm illegal and widely feared, although many doubt its very existence. The building is connected to the tunnels beneath the city.
The clerics know more of the Tashalan underworld than anyone else. 22. TEMPLE OF PEONI
The west wing houses the Irreproachable Order and the east is occupied by the order of the Balm of Joy.
The central block is a common area and contain administrative facilities and halls of worship. The two buildings to the north are infirmaries (one male and one female). 23. TEMPLE OF SARAJIN
The clanhouse of Horveal. The worship of Sarajin is not particularly popular in Tashal. The temple is used primarily by Orbaleese traders and miscellaneous travellers, and by the small community of Ivinian immigrants. 24. TEMPLE OF SAVE-K'NOR
Order of the Ilyn-Aelori.
The temple has collected several dozen books and artifacts from the time of Lothrim, a major subject of study. 25. THE RED FOX (Melin of Soral)
Size: 5 Quality: *** Prices: Average
The city's most sedate tavern. Clientele are mostly middle class guildsmen. 26. THE TOWER INN (Sepian fo Ashel)
Size: 8 Quality: **** Prices: High
Freemaster ostler, Kirl of Onan. Serves hearty meals, heady ale and has good accomodations.
Popular with travellers and a favourite haunt of prostitutes. 27. THE COIN AND BROOM (Lorel of Ibin)
Size: 7 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Clientele are mostly urban labourers. 28. THE IRON BELL (Rosak of Kass)
Size: 4 Quality: ***** Prices: High
Freemaster ostler, Shain of Arbar. The tavern most favoured by gentlefolk. Wines imported from Lythia bby way of Melderyn are available. 29. THE GARB AND FLAIL (Jaril of Varsin)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Low
The tavern favoured by farmers visiting town. 30. THE SEVEN STARS (Dafydd of Ewen)
Size: 6 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Dafydd is a huge man of Jarin descent who will not serve Ivinians. 31. THE SPURS (Halime of Falesh)
Size: 8 Quality: *** Prices: Low
Halime is the "guildmaster" of the Lia-Kavair in Tashal; his younger brother, Ardail of Falesh, operates the attached stables. The cellar has a secret door leading to the underground.
His low prices attract patrons, but things often go missing from guests' room, sometimes even the guests. 32. CLOTHIER (Kolyn of Armel)
Size: 10 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: woolens. 33. WOODCRAFTER (Inen of Gwyffid)
Size: 8 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: coopering and wagonmaking. 34. SALTER (Kaldarias of Aelin)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: High
Specialty: salted and smoked salmon/trout 35. EMBALMER (Orin of Saldim)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Orin is somewhat jocular for his trade, but does a good business with middle class Tashalans. 36. WEAPONCRAFTER (Kuvel of Charin)
Size: 3 Quality: ***** Prices: High +
Kuvel hails from Habe Keep (near Azadmere) where he acquired some knowledge fo Khuzan weaponry.
His swords and mail are very good. He can generally obtain Khuzan weapons on request, but the prices of these are very high (300-500%) and delivery can take three months. 37. LITIGANT (Ymar of Elwen)
Size: 2 Quality: ** Prices: Average
Specialty: cases involving little work and high fees. 38. TOYMAKER (Caro of Sarl)
Size: 1 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Also sells products of local artists on consignment. 39. LEXIGRAPHER (Keldis of Orien)
Size: 1 Quality: * Prices: Average
Specialty: maps.
Keldis has too much imagination but does nice-looking maps and is fairly well off. 40. CLOTHIER (Baris pf Aikar)
Size: 6 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: woolen cloths and yarns. 41. WOODCRAFTER (Tarl of Barda)
Size: 4 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: furniture, especially beds. 42. LOCKSMITH (Jere of Merlim)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: Average
An expert at installing secret doors, traps, etc. 43. LITIGANT (Shotro of Quiribor)
Size: 6 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Tashal's best litigant, specializing in commercial activities; his services are in high demand by Tashalan mercantylers and guildsmen. 44. USURER/MERCANTYLER (Pesera of Hendel)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: financing Thardic trade; his promissory notes are readily accepted in Coranan and Aleath. 45. USURER/MERCANTYLER (Querene of Valain)
Size: 4 Quality: *** Prices: Average
One of the few female mercantylers on Harn.
She is mainly a financier of caravan expeditions and quite wealthy. 46. APOTHECARY (Lorin of Lorinsen)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: High +
In addition to the normal apothecary skills, Lorin is a reliable alchemist but does not belong to the Guild of Arcane Lore 47. METALSMITH (Geldane of Dysel)
Size: 6 Quality: **** Prices: High
Specialty: brass, copper and pewter wares. 48. LEXIGRAPHER (Ariam of Chuzyn)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: Average 49. LOCKSMITH (Harain of Thestal)
Size: 2 Quality: *** Prices: Average
A new franchise. 50. GLASSWORKER (Bae fo Rysten)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Glasswares imported from Evael are sometimes available. 51. POTTER (Vadir of Dyrebor)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: well crafted jars, urns and vases. 52. POTTER (Pasun of Cybela)
Size: 4 Quality: *** Prices: Average
The best source for Coronan and Thay pottery. 53. SALTER (Uril of Asaka)
Size 5 Quality: *** Prices: High
Uril dominates the salt trade in Tashal, supplying more than 70% of the bulk salt consumed in the city.
Most of his salt comes from Tharda. 54. PERFUMER (Norbin of Kramel)
Size: 2 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: soap. 55. USURER/MERCANTYLER (Kirlin of Pasena)
Size: 5 Quality: *** Prices: High
Kirlin is something of a pawnbroker as well as traditional moneylender.
Valuable items pledged against a loan (usually 20% of actual value) which are not redeemed within the time allowed (usually six months) may be available for bargain prices, although most such items are sold to an appropriate guilded freemaster for resale. Items are redeemable by their owner, within the six months period, for pledge value plus 5-10% per month. 56. JEWELLER (Vuris of Pendalian)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: gold and silver smithing. 57. CLOTHIER (Melsene of Irin)
Size: 10 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: woolen cloths for export. 58. HIDEWORKER (Arbin of Elway)
Size: 6 Quality: *** Prices: Average
The tannery is in the village of Artoen [58a]. 59. CHANDLER (Shylir of Quardin)
Size: 4 Quality: *** Prices: Average
A traditional chandler. 60. EMBALMER (Iame of Sediel)
Size: 4 Quality: **** Prices: High
The embalmer used by most wealthy Tashalans and some nobility. 61. MASON (Ralda of Ubel)
Size: 14 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: fortifications. Owns a stone quarry between Tashal and Heru and is favoured by local nobility for manor, keep and castle maintenance. 62. MILLER/MILLWRIGHT (Corfyn of Anefris)
Size: 5 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: baking.
The mill is powered by oxen and, like most establishments, is owned by the guild (to which Corfyn is bonded). Most milling occurs in the countryside. 63. LEXIGRAPHER (Saryse of Naradas)
Size: 2 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: vellum and parchment scrolls for export to Azadmere, Chybisa and Thay. 64. PERFUMER (Korin of Merlyme)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: High
Shiran perfumes are generally available 65. CHANDLER (Rolyd of Geldesaan)
Size: 4 Quality: *** Prices: High
Geldesaan is of Orbaleese extraction. He stocks a range of items produced by other guilds at a mark up of 20-35%.
He is open between noon and dusk. 66. LEXIGRAPHER (Harien of Guinas)
Size: 2 Quality: **** Prices: High
Has a secret formula for permanent ink. He also imports Shiran red and green dyes to produce the only coloured inks on Harn. 67. SALTER (Ashain of Tobira)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: High
Specialty: salted meats. 68. HIDEWORKER (Diryn of Erlesh)
Size: 5 Quality: ** Prices: Average
The tannery is on the northeast of town. 69. JEWELLER (Lasar of Taldirien)
Size: 2 Quality: **** Prices: High
Specialises in fine jewellry. Imports some wares from Azadmere. 70. METALSMITH (Vaber of Kateris)
Size: 7 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: ironwares of all kinds. 71. TENTMAKER (Aldin of Charion)
Size: 3 Quality:*** Prices: Average
Does an excellent business during the summer caravan months, selling tents and awnings to traders. 72. WOODCRAFTER (Parsume of Sethsen)
Size: 8 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: furniture. 73. WEAPONCRAFTER (Obras of Kyfa)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Khuzan weapons sometimes available. 74. MASON (Horidon of Tabral)
Size: 9 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Horidon is popular with wealthy Tashalans, building quality homes at reasonable prices. He imports Telen Stone from Tharda (at great expense) for his very rich clients.
Most of the temples in Tashal have been built by the House of Tabral in generations past. 75. POTTER (Chymel of Veriel)
Size: 5 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: ceramics of all kinds. Superior Thay pottery is generally available, particularly during the summer and early autumn. 76. JEWELLER (Jarlath of Asane)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: Average
Specialty: seals and engraving. The House of Asane formerly held the license to mint silver pennies in Kaldor, but this is now done by a bonded master jeweller to the Royal Kaldoric Mint. 77. USURER/MERCANTYLER (Ryle of Wythias)
Size: 2 Quality: ** Prices: Low
Makes a tidy profit by coin clipping. 78. METALSMITH (Uvienela of Dyselsen)
Size: 4 Quality: **** Prices: Average
Specialty: tools and horseshoes 79: LITIGANT (Charance of Drellin)
Size: 2 Quality: **** Prices: High
Specialty: court arguments. He has won 80-90% of his clients' cases. 80: CLOTHIER (Haber of Sarlis)
Size: 6 Quality: **** Prices: High
Specialty is fine embroidery at high prices. Also exports choice items to Azadmere, and has done work for the Kings of Kaldor and Chybisa.
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