Rochmond
Sat on the Oaksby River, is the town of Rochmond. Founded by the Marcellus family along with four other powerful noble families, the town has grown within the The Lost Empire trading logs, produce, and being the first to set up river transportation. Known for its hospitality and Rally Ball team the Bold Suns, Rochmond has become a sought out destination for those traveling through the region.
Demographics
Rochmond is made up of the rough demographics of 30% Human, 20% Halfling, 15% Minotor, 10% Tabaxi, with the final 20% being made up of a handful of other races.
Roughly a quarter of the town's populace works for the Marcellus Logging Company or Stone Farms in some way, leading to many being of a working-class standing. The few who find themselves within the upper-class tend to be business owners or part of noble families.
Roughly a quarter of the town's populace works for the Marcellus Logging Company or Stone Farms in some way, leading to many being of a working-class standing. The few who find themselves within the upper-class tend to be business owners or part of noble families.
Government
Rochmond is overseen by five noble families and a member of The Emperors Guard. The noble families are Marcellus, Kontar, Stone, Navarro, and Sapik; with the Marcellus family running the local logging company and the Temple of the Sun and Moon keeping a large portion of the town's population employed and running the main religious services. The Kontar family runs the local healers shop, focusing on the health and wellness of Rochmond, working closely with the Stone family. The Stone's for their part run the farms of Rochmond as well as aid in the trade of agricultural goods and setting prices. The Navarro family runs multiple shops within Rochmond, including the jewelers, they mainly focus on the town's commerce and economy. Finally, the newest member of the council the Sapik family aids the Emperors Guard in the defense of Rochmond, training the local guard that the town pays for. The Guard member on the council aids in the implementation of laws, training of the local guards, and advising on local matters.
The council as a whole oversees the mining operations two days east at the base of the Spine of Lost Giants, keeping satellite council representatives there to oversee the day-to-day operations of the clay and stone mines.
Defences
Rochmond is protected by a wooden wall that encompasses the Sunset Ward and Mooncrest, with a secondary wall around the Marcellus estate. The town is protected by thirty-three members of the Emperors Guard and an additional thirteen guards paid for by the town council. The investigator positions have been left vacant in Rochmond for the past eight months.
Industry & Trade
Rochmond mainly trades clay, stone, logs, pearls, grain, mandarins, and apricots.
Infrastructure
The Mistwood River Company can be found on the western side of Rochmond allowing for the sale of logs, agricultural goods, and the farmed pearls made by Navarro jewelers. Stone farms holds a grain silo and windmill; Rochmond also holds a singular cemetery, three parks, and three temples.
Districts
Rochmond is split into five districts; to the west is Westgate, northwest is Stone Shade, southwest is Sunset Ward, northeast is Mooncrest, and lastly in the south is The Knots.
Westgate is a mainly residential section of Rochmond, holding the only inn known as the Damsel's Respite and the town's only stable Wily Gait. Westgate is also home to the Oaksby Boardwalk and the town's Rally Ball field for their teams the Bold Suns and Wild Ravens.
Stone Shade holds an equal amount of residential and business. With the town's cemetery in the form of the Raven's Graveyard, the Marcellus Logging Co., and the only blacksmith in the form of Rochmond Ironsmith.
Sunset Ward holds the majority of the town's notable locations, holding the Townhall, the Emperors Guard posting and jail, Rochmond Tradepost, Kontar Healers, Mountain Tavern, and Navarro Jewelers. The district is also home to the majority of Rochmond's upper class.
Mooncrest is another residential district within the town, holding two of the three parks in town, as well as Stern Offerings the herbologist shop, and the Flying Tailor.
The Knots is home to Stone Farms and the few lower-class denizens of Rochmond.
Lastly, the Marcellus Estate while not a district formally it is treated as one, holding the main house for the Marcellus family, the Temple of the Sun and Moon, and housing for the only cleric in town.
Westgate is a mainly residential section of Rochmond, holding the only inn known as the Damsel's Respite and the town's only stable Wily Gait. Westgate is also home to the Oaksby Boardwalk and the town's Rally Ball field for their teams the Bold Suns and Wild Ravens.
Stone Shade holds an equal amount of residential and business. With the town's cemetery in the form of the Raven's Graveyard, the Marcellus Logging Co., and the only blacksmith in the form of Rochmond Ironsmith.
Sunset Ward holds the majority of the town's notable locations, holding the Townhall, the Emperors Guard posting and jail, Rochmond Tradepost, Kontar Healers, Mountain Tavern, and Navarro Jewelers. The district is also home to the majority of Rochmond's upper class.
Mooncrest is another residential district within the town, holding two of the three parks in town, as well as Stern Offerings the herbologist shop, and the Flying Tailor.
The Knots is home to Stone Farms and the few lower-class denizens of Rochmond.
Lastly, the Marcellus Estate while not a district formally it is treated as one, holding the main house for the Marcellus family, the Temple of the Sun and Moon, and housing for the only cleric in town.
Guilds and Factions
Within Rochmond one will find representatives of Couatl Couriers, The Emperors Guard, the Mistwood River Company, the Rally Ball organizer for the eastern division, and the secret organization known as Keepers of the Inn
The church of Adohnis has gained a modicum of influence within Rochmond, though there are many who wish to see them gone.
History
In the year 680 ACW, with the War of Tribulation having come to an end the leaders of the Marcellus, Stone, Kontar, and Navaro families reestablished themselves along the Oaksby River promising to work together to rebuild what they had lost. Over the course of the next century, Rochmond became a formal town with only the Marcellus family having an estate within the town proper and the rest of the families setting up satellite homes within the town and keeping their estates within easy walking distance.
In the year 736 with the Divine War broke out to the west of the Infernal Mountains, and while it did not affect Rochmond the leaders of the town felt it was important to do their part to help those displaced by the war as that was the reason for Rochmond's founding. The leaders along with counterparts in Voslo formed the Keepers of the Inn and retrofitted Damsel's Respite to take in the refugees, some stayed in town while others moved on to their next stage.
The years continued on and Rochmond became a trade hub thanks to its position on the river, Aster Road, and the Sun Roadway allowing travelers from near and far to seek goods from around the region and for those in need of work to find easy employment. By the time the War of the Eternal Day and then the War of Storms came around Rochmond was able to aid in the form of bodies and supplies for the Emperors Guard. Though with the wars not reaching all the way up to Rochmond the ones left behind had the chance to continue other projects, mainly helping with the establishment of the Elkirk dig site and aiding it to become a town in its own right.
By the year 960 Rochmond felt secure in their place in the world that was until the War of Red Waters hit. Like the rest of the region, Rochmond was deeply affected by the war, losing just over a third of its population to both soldiers on the front lines and dying crops that could no longer be fed by the now-destroyed Oaksby River. Even the noble families felt the cost of the war, with both the Marcellus and Navaro families losing their heirs. Once the war came to an end the people of Rochmond begin the process of rebuilding; cleaning the river, fixing walls, and restarting forgotten projects.
It took roughly two decades for Rochmond to become what it once was before the war and by 981 ACW just a year after the town's two-hundredth birthday a war hero by the name of Alejandro Zenith Sapik made his way to town touting a noble lineage, a list of accolades from the war, and the money and influence to back it up. Given his impressive nature, Alejandro requested that he join the town council, wanting to aid in Rochmond's defenses and help move the town's desires forward. After deliberation and ensuring the family titles were legitimate Alejandro was welcomed into the fold. Though many bristled at the man building his estate an hour outside of town, they welcomed his insight into defenses and ignored his calls to remove the recently moved-in families, as the men that led them were once members of the Order of the White Oak.
In the year 736 with the Divine War broke out to the west of the Infernal Mountains, and while it did not affect Rochmond the leaders of the town felt it was important to do their part to help those displaced by the war as that was the reason for Rochmond's founding. The leaders along with counterparts in Voslo formed the Keepers of the Inn and retrofitted Damsel's Respite to take in the refugees, some stayed in town while others moved on to their next stage.
The years continued on and Rochmond became a trade hub thanks to its position on the river, Aster Road, and the Sun Roadway allowing travelers from near and far to seek goods from around the region and for those in need of work to find easy employment. By the time the War of the Eternal Day and then the War of Storms came around Rochmond was able to aid in the form of bodies and supplies for the Emperors Guard. Though with the wars not reaching all the way up to Rochmond the ones left behind had the chance to continue other projects, mainly helping with the establishment of the Elkirk dig site and aiding it to become a town in its own right.
By the year 960 Rochmond felt secure in their place in the world that was until the War of Red Waters hit. Like the rest of the region, Rochmond was deeply affected by the war, losing just over a third of its population to both soldiers on the front lines and dying crops that could no longer be fed by the now-destroyed Oaksby River. Even the noble families felt the cost of the war, with both the Marcellus and Navaro families losing their heirs. Once the war came to an end the people of Rochmond begin the process of rebuilding; cleaning the river, fixing walls, and restarting forgotten projects.
It took roughly two decades for Rochmond to become what it once was before the war and by 981 ACW just a year after the town's two-hundredth birthday a war hero by the name of Alejandro Zenith Sapik made his way to town touting a noble lineage, a list of accolades from the war, and the money and influence to back it up. Given his impressive nature, Alejandro requested that he join the town council, wanting to aid in Rochmond's defenses and help move the town's desires forward. After deliberation and ensuring the family titles were legitimate Alejandro was welcomed into the fold. Though many bristled at the man building his estate an hour outside of town, they welcomed his insight into defenses and ignored his calls to remove the recently moved-in families, as the men that led them were once members of the Order of the White Oak.
Founding Date
680 ACW
Type
Town
Population
~1,300
Inhabitant Demonym
Rochmondanian
Location under
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