Ruanon
A mining town on the far southern edge of Sommerlund . Ruanon is Sommerlund's greatest source of precious metals, and acts as a southern watch post for activity in Vassagonia and the Stornlands.
Ruanon is the southermost province of Sommerlund. The Ruanon Pike, south of the Pass of Moytura in the foothills of the Durncrag Mountains, is also known as "Raider's Road". Bandits from the Wildlands, Szall, Giak subraces and Giak war-tribes often infest this area.
Ruanon is the southermost province of Sommerlund. The Ruanon Pike, south of the Pass of Moytura in the foothills of the Durncrag Mountains, is also known as "Raider's Road". Bandits from the Wildlands, Szall, Giak subraces and Giak war-tribes often infest this area.
Demographics
Ruanon consists of almost exclusively Human Sommlending citizens of Sommerlund. A smattering of other races may be represented among the miners of the town.
Government
Ruanon is the seat of power for the Barony of Ruanon. The first Baron of Ruanon was Hulo Vanalund, and the House Vanalund has ruled Ruanon ever since. The current ruler is Baroness Madelon Vanalund, who became ruler in MS 5087.
The barony has several vassal titles. The landed vassals are the Fryearl of Maaken and Sheriff of Eshnar. The latter is a unique title in Sommerlund, with special military responsibilities, defending Ruanon and Sommerlund from the east.Rua
The barony has several vassal titles. The landed vassals are the Fryearl of Maaken and Sheriff of Eshnar. The latter is a unique title in Sommerlund, with special military responsibilities, defending Ruanon and Sommerlund from the east.Rua
Defences
Ruanon maintains a company of standing town guard, and Sommlending military to defend the town against bandits. The town itself is surrounde by a 7 ft wall.
Infrastructure
Ruanon is a brisk hub of mining and manufacturing. Many of the populace work in cutting lumber, and mining in the neighboring mountains. They maintain large smelting furnaces and sawmills in town. The latter of which are powered through large windmills.
History
Ruanon, is the southernmost province of Sommerlund, south of Moytura. It was formerly part of Cloeasia until MS 3004, when it was divided between Cloeasia, the Wildlands, Lyris and Casiorn.
Following the Battle of Moytura Pass, earthquakes turned the region into a complete wasteland. It was reclaimed after MS 3799 by King Bern I of Sommerlund. It has since remained a province of Sommerlund, but its location close to the Maakengorge, the Wildlands, and the Stornlands has made it one of Sommerlund's most eventful provinces.
Timberworkers from Holmgard settled in the region, taking advantage of its quality hardwoods. Their work cleared a path to an outpost called Maaken on the border with Lyris. By MS 3849, Maaken had become a town. However, in MS 3959, a second set of earthquakes rocked the region, and the Maakengorge lengthened two hundred meters further, destroying Maaken. This forced a new construction of a trade road from Ruanon to Casiorn, which was completed in MS 3961.
Eshnar, established in MS 3808, defended against the bandits on Ruanon's east side. However, attacks became so frequent, King Frey II forbade all travel in MS 4221, and Eshnar was placed under a command of a Sheriff, a unique Sommlending rank.
In MS 5054, the Vassagonian renegade Barraka led an army from the east invading and occupying Ruanon. Barraka did not bring enough troops to hold the city against a Sommerlund reprisal, but even he was taken aback when Lone Wolf entered the city a short 10 days later. Lone Wolf defeated Barraka at The Chasm of Doom.
Since then Ruanon has become an ever more fortified city, with a series of towns built to the east to provide warning and military support should danger ever come again from Vassagonia. With watchtowers to the west to watch for aggression from the Darklands, Ruanon has never been more safe.
Following the Battle of Moytura Pass, earthquakes turned the region into a complete wasteland. It was reclaimed after MS 3799 by King Bern I of Sommerlund. It has since remained a province of Sommerlund, but its location close to the Maakengorge, the Wildlands, and the Stornlands has made it one of Sommerlund's most eventful provinces.
Timberworkers from Holmgard settled in the region, taking advantage of its quality hardwoods. Their work cleared a path to an outpost called Maaken on the border with Lyris. By MS 3849, Maaken had become a town. However, in MS 3959, a second set of earthquakes rocked the region, and the Maakengorge lengthened two hundred meters further, destroying Maaken. This forced a new construction of a trade road from Ruanon to Casiorn, which was completed in MS 3961.
Eshnar, established in MS 3808, defended against the bandits on Ruanon's east side. However, attacks became so frequent, King Frey II forbade all travel in MS 4221, and Eshnar was placed under a command of a Sheriff, a unique Sommlending rank.
In MS 5054, the Vassagonian renegade Barraka led an army from the east invading and occupying Ruanon. Barraka did not bring enough troops to hold the city against a Sommerlund reprisal, but even he was taken aback when Lone Wolf entered the city a short 10 days later. Lone Wolf defeated Barraka at The Chasm of Doom.
Since then Ruanon has become an ever more fortified city, with a series of towns built to the east to provide warning and military support should danger ever come again from Vassagonia. With watchtowers to the west to watch for aggression from the Darklands, Ruanon has never been more safe.
Points of interest
Ruanon is a large bustling city. The following locations stand out for their unique place in the city.
Ruanon Keep
A walled section of the town. The domicile of Baron Oren Vanalund, and his family.
Hammerstrike Forges
Two smithies on the norh side of town. One favors more common work, while the other trades in weapon and armor smithing.
Meulara's Oddities
A small trinket shop run by the Alfar, or halfling, Meulara. Most alfar visitors are directed here as Meulara claims to know all alfar in the city.
The Steady Hand
One of many taverns catering to the military in the city. The owner is a personal friend of the Baron, and his family.
Warren's Apothecary
Warren is a retired Blue Crystal Star Magician. He left the military following a debilitating injury that has left him with a weakened left arm.
Ruanon Keep
A walled section of the town. The domicile of Baron Oren Vanalund, and his family.
Hammerstrike Forges
Two smithies on the norh side of town. One favors more common work, while the other trades in weapon and armor smithing.
Meulara's Oddities
A small trinket shop run by the Alfar, or halfling, Meulara. Most alfar visitors are directed here as Meulara claims to know all alfar in the city.
The Steady Hand
One of many taverns catering to the military in the city. The owner is a personal friend of the Baron, and his family.
Warren's Apothecary
Warren is a retired Blue Crystal Star Magician. He left the military following a debilitating injury that has left him with a weakened left arm.
Geography
Ruanon is the southern-most province of Sommerlund, south of Moytura. The two are linked by the Ruanon Pike, a narrow and dangerous strip of land bordering the Wildlands. Ruanon juts out from the Ruanon Pike, with a narrow strip north of the Maaken Range, following the Maakenmire, before joining over to the Maakengorge and looping back towards the Southern Durncrag Mountains. Bordered by the wilderness of the Wildlands to the north, the Maakenmire Swamp to the east, and the Maakengorge to the south, Ruanon is surrounded by dangerous neighbors. The Maakenmire is the source of the River Xane which flows through the province, passing just north of Ruanon Town, where it leads to the the Durncrag Mountains. The Maaken Mines sit in the Maaken Range, and tributaries of the River Xane pass through the mines, making them dangerous.
Ruanon possesses rich forests, with its Redwood trees noted for their hardness. These trees formed the basis of Ruanon's initial economy. The south of Ruanon also contains much arable farmland, now mostly private estates formed by families who became rich during the Gold Rush of Ruanon.
Ruanon possesses rich forests, with its Redwood trees noted for their hardness. These trees formed the basis of Ruanon's initial economy. The south of Ruanon also contains much arable farmland, now mostly private estates formed by families who became rich during the Gold Rush of Ruanon.
Natural Resources
The vast majority of Ruanon's economy is mining from the Maaken mines, where gold, iron and copper are mined. In MS 5000, this constituted 90% of Ruanon's economic activity. The remaining 10% is mostly based around exporting wood from its hardwood forests. Ruanon also possesses rich soil, producing cattle and foodstuffs, although most of these goods are consumed within Ruanon.
Maps
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Ruanon City Map
This is a map of the town of Ruanon, the southernmost city of Sommerlund.
Type
City
Population
26,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Ruanese
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Owner/Ruler
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