The locations of settlements in Teros are determined by access to reliable water sources. Other than
Persothan in the swamps of the north, other towns and cities rely on the land's limited rivers or on subterranean wells.
Abatt
Abatt is a small town on a long bluff overlooking the plains of the
Midar Hills. Known for its terraced vineyards, the town holds an annual wine festival.
A recent earthquake has caused significant damage to the town, and the community is working hard to rebuild.
Amur Lefra is built into a deep crack in the mountains. Its spiralling terraces are cut into the rock face, and many bridges span the yawning chasm below. The city was once the Terosian capital, from whence
Tekkaron dominated much of the
Helerin Archipelago. The sorceress
Yarivona made Amur Lefra her seat of power, and following her defeat much of the city remains in ruins.
Guarding the entrance to
Nerin Pass and the road between
Olnath and
Benann, Andrin is a key stop-off for trading caravans, but the town still bears the scars of the
War of Salvation. The once-thriving marketplace lies in ruins, a stark reminder of the brutal siege that took place.
Many of the town's buildings remain charred and damaged, with only a few having been fully restored. The people of Andrin continue to live under the shadow of the war, with old wounds and memories resurfacing in times of hardship.
Ankonn
Ankonn is a very small town in the foothills of the northern
Redpeaks, centered around a river valley. The town is known for its nearby silver mines, and many of Ankonn’s sizeable population of
Boma work as silversmiths and jewellers.
Legends tell of a deep cave in the mountains where a slumbering monster guards a fabulous treasure hoard.
Benann lies in the
Crimson Hills. The town is known for its mines and its metalworkers.
Berwan Falls
Berwan Falls is a small town east of
Kerenna. The town is situated next to a large waterfall on the River Berwan, where it joins the
Resk. Known for its great cascade, Berwan Falls hosts a festival to
Mavani each spring.
Hidden caves behind the waterfalls are rumoured to contain crystals with magical properties.
Chir Jassod
Chir Jassod is a small town at the mouth of the
River Rast in a fertile lowland plain. Known for its skilled stone masons, the town's economy thrives on craftsmanship.
Dassar Bridge
Dassar Bridge is a small town in the Vizrin Highlands. It guards an important crossing on the
River Andras. The town is notable for its large population of Kazlaa.
Its mighty stone bridge was destroyed in the
War of Salvation, and a new wooden was built in its stead.
Elinann is the only major settlement on the island of
Teros Minor. This bustling port city sits on the island's southern coast, looking out across the
Mabon Channel. For a time, the city was independent of Terosian rule, but the city was returned to the realm as
Yarivona rose to power.
Ferrash
Ferrash is a small town on Lake Ferrash, at the confluence of the rivers Konn and
Harrin. It is known for its fishing and weaving industries. The town’s rich traditions are celebrated during the Ferrash Festival of the Looms, where master weavers demonstrate their skills and the town square transforms into a bustling marketplace.
Forliss
Forliss is a very small town on the River Klormarr, situated in the foothills of the southern
Redpeaks. The town is known for its goat herding and cheese making, as well as the timber from its nearby pine woods.
Stories of a legendary goat that can grant wishes are almost certainly not true.
Gullhaven
Gullhaven is a small but crowded town on the southern shores of
Leviathan Bay. Renowned for its lighthouse, the town is a major smuggling route. The town’s mayor, widely known to be corrupt, turns a blind eye to the illegal activities.
Hidden caves beneath the town are used by smugglers to pass goods secretly.
Hedar's Crossing
Hedar's Crossing is a bustling small town on the
River Oln, just east of the capital
Olnath.
Much trade passes through the town by road and river. It is a key stopping point on the road to
Amur Lefra and the towns of the north. The town's dominating feature is the great stone bridge spanning the Oln.
Hexash
Hexash is a small town on the upper reaches of the River Lespa, overlooking the Bayland plains. Known for its skilled weavers, Hexash is also famed for its
Gorrach breeding, celebrated during the Hexash Gorrach Fair. This lively event features Gorrach parades, races, and a rodeo where riders showcase their skills in taming these powerful beasts.
Kerenna lies on the southern bank of the
River Resk at the edge of the
Wastes. The town forms the northermost limit of the current
Peacekeeper occupation.
Kurrin
Kurrin is a small town in the
Crimson Hills, situated near the source of the River Filran.
Known for its aromatic herbs grown around the springs, the town draws herbalists and healers from far and wide.
Larronas
Larronas is a small town in the southern Baylands, close to the capital city of
Olnath. Known for its meat production, Larronas holds The Bulls' Parade each year, a grand celebration where cattle of all breeds are paraded through the streets. The event includes butchery demonstrations, meat-tasting sessions, and a grand banquet, making it a key event in the town's calendar.
Larronas is located near the ancient ruins of a once-grand palace. The palace, now mostly in ruins, was once the home of a powerful mage.
Unbeknown to the
Peacekeepers in the capital, Larronas is home to the
Homelanders, a secret rebel organisation seeking to remove the occupying power.
Lespir is a small port on the southern coast of Teros, where it faces across the
Mabon Channel to the city of
Orbont.
The town is located near a massive natural rock arch that spans the entrance to a secluded bay. The arch is considered sacred by the local populace, who believe it to be a gateway to the Realm of
Magic. The town holds an annual festival in honor of the spirits said to dwell there.
Marun
Marun, a small and quiet town on the southern shore of Lake Kir, is surrounded by natural defensive features: steep hills to the north and dense forests to the south. These natural barriers have helped the town fend off numerous attacks over the centuries, and the townspeople take pride in their ability to defend themselves.
The town is located near a mysterious grove of ancient trees known as the Eldenwood. The townspeople often avoid the grove, fearing its mystical powers.
Mavan
Mavan is a small town on the River Berwan, situated at the western entrance to the
Mavan Gap.
Known for its skilled woodworkers, the woods are said to be home to a rare magical tree whose wood can be crafted into powerful charms and artifacts.
Mirosh Boda
Mirosh Boda is a small town in the
Wailing Hills of
Teros Minor, situated near the source of the River Bod. The town is famous for its healing hot springs, and attracts the sick and infirm (at least, those able to make the journey).
Morshann
Morshann is a small town at the southern edge of the
Crimson Hills, situated at the head of the River Osra, and known for its blacksmiths. Dark river stones with unique properties are believed to enhance metalwork. The town’s founding is celebrated during the Feast of the First Forge, where blacksmithing competitions draw artisans from across the region. The day concludes with the lighting of the ceremonial First Flame and a grand feast showcasing the finest creations.
The town is home to the legendary blacksmith, Roran Blackhand. Known for his exceptional skill in crafting enchanted weapons, Roran’s presence has turned the town into a hub for adventurers seeking to acquire powerful arms.
Natarr is known for its sizeable
Drile population. During the reign of the kings of
House Kassammarral, the town was briefly the capital of the realm. Natarr sits on the western coast, on the fringes of the perilous
Natarrine Sands.
Nerin
Nerin is a small town in the
Redpeak Mountains, east of
Andrin.
Situated in the
Nerin Pass, the town is a key trading post for loggers and those brave enough to dare the wilds of
Drujin Forest.
The Terosian capital lies at the mouth of the
Oln, where the river reaches
Leviathan Bay. It is from here that the occupying
Peacekeeper force extends its power across the south of the realm.
Famed for the blackened
Burnt Keep that dominates the town, Osran Bara is a port on
Leviathan Bay.
Osran Bodis
Osran Bodis is a small town on the River Osra, situated in the fertile plains of the Northern Baylands. Known for its wheat farming, the town is home to a large temple to
Girys.
Payon
Payon is a small town on
Teros Minor, situated at the mouth of the River Payla. The river delta is thronged with tall reeds, and the townspeople use these to make rope.
Pennon
Pennon is a small town in the
Rast Lowlands, situated where the
Rast meets the River Stolmon.
The town has been taken over by a powerful and reclusive wizard. The people of Pennon live in fear of his wrath, and few dare to challenge his rule. The wizard has transformed the ancient stone at the river's convergence into a magical focus for his dark experiments.
Persothan is built on many small islands where the many water courses of the
Festermere eventually coverge as they meet the sea. The city is home to many
Bulgiss from the surrounding tribal lands.
Radir's Rock
Radir's Rock sits at the mouth of the River Bod on the southern shores of
Teros Minor, and is built on a large rocky outcrop.
The small town is known for its skilled sailors, the town is home to a large temple to
Jires.
Sitting at the mouth of the
River Resk, the town of Reskon lies between the
Wastes and the
Plains of Zarroth. Its people are well adapted to the challenges of living on the frontiers of such wild regions.
Sharn Morill
Sharn Morill is a small town on the northern shores of
Leviathan Bay. The town lies amidst a brackish coastal marsh, and is home to countless wading birds.
Shaxtis
Shaxtis lies in the northern part of the
Crimson Hills. This small town was once a hub for mining and for
jewellery making, renowned for the quality of its gems and metalwork. However, the mines that fed its industry have been depleted, and the town's economy has suffered greatly as a result. The remaining craftsmen struggle to keep their trade alive, but many have left for more prosperous areas.
Stolmon Ford
Stolmon Ford is a small town at the crossing of the River Stolmon, situated on the edge of a plateau overlooking the
Rast Lowlands.
The town is known for its horses, and for the quality of its riders.
Tiranann
Tiranann, a small town situated where the
River Harrin flows into the
Andras, is known for its strategic location. The town’s location means much trade passes through it.
Recently, the town has become the stronghold of a rebel lord who opposes the occupying forces of Forbin. This lord has gathered a group of loyal followers and is planning an uprising, making Tiranann a hub of resistance activity.
Tornen Rosh
Tornen Rosh is situated at the point where the
River Andras joins the
Oln, and lies at the convergence of two key trade routes.
The small town is home to a powerful mage who lives alone in a tall tower at the northern edge of the town.
The town's population was significantly reduced during the
War of Salvation.
Tyrinn
Tyrinn is a small town on the River Lespa, north of
Lespir in what was once a fertile valley. Tyrinn lies at the edge of the
Plaguelands, and its harvests are often meagre.
The population has dwindled over the years, and many young people choose to leave rather than remain.
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