Shale Rock

Written by B.G.Helm

"Stone flows freely from Shale Rock and we will use this to increase our influence"
Redric Hopwell Grand Mason of the Mason Guild 405 AR

Demographics

95% Human, 3% Dwarf, 1.5% Half-Elf, .5% Wood Elf

Government

Shale Rock is run like all towns in the Highwall area by a Mayor and a Mayor's Council with the Mayor running the day-to-day responsibilities and the council helping on legal matters between villagers and any others who break the law. Taxes are collected through the Sheriff who helps police the town.

Defences

Shale Rock is policed by the local Sheriff Falon Calth with 7 town guards. No walls guard this town and in time of need most will head to the safety of Highwall. A small militia can be called up of 50 men and a small company of Red Cloaks, about 75 men, help protect the quarry.

Industry & Trade

The most notable commerce in Shale Rock is the stone quarry just outside of town. The locals farm grain, tobacco, and raise sheep to support the local economy. Occasionally a Merchant Train will stop here on their way to Highwall but most trade is with the merchants is done in the larger town.

Infrastructure

the most notable features of Shale Rock is the Merchant Road which passes East to West through the village, and the Stone Quarry which is just outside of the town. The town has a local water well, blacksmith, and Council Hall (local Inn), looms, grainery, stone mill, sewers, and paved roads throughout the village.

Assets

Shale Rock has a local trading post called The Happy Traveler Trading Company, and a small local in called the Dancing Kings Men owned by Pilck Droug. A small Blacksmith helps repair tools and anything the town needs for defense.

Guilds and Factions

None

History

Established in 678 AR

Architecture

Most building in Shale Rock are that of the typical style found throughout the Highwall area. Wood, straw, and mud coated with plaster and white washed. The roofs are mainly thatched with a few building made from tile.

Geography

Shale Rock is surrounded by a large stone quarry and low grass lands.

Natural Resources

Shale Rocks natural resources include quarry rock, sheeps, tobacco, and grain.

Alternative Name(s)

Quarry Town

Type

Village

Population

925

Inhabitant Demonym

Human, Dwarf, Half-Elf, Wood Elf

Owner/Ruler

Landar Hornraven

Owning Organization

Barony of Highwall