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Kish

Capital City of Horvel

Demographics

Human

Government

Two factions struggle for control of the city, the Peoples Council of Kish and Zewi Court,a court of ousted aristocrats.  

Peoples Council of Kish

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Districts

of open water. Ecix: Female Human Scholar, Neutral. Ecix has thick auburn hair and brown eyes, and a sharp nose. She wears expensive clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Ecix is searching for her missing son. Ealhhild: Female Human Assassin, Neutral. Ealhhild is stout, with black hair and blue eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a poisoned dagger and sling. Ealhhild has an animal companion, a raven named Rarder. Hilda: Female Human Wizard, Neutral. Hilda has a square face, with thin golden hair and hazel eyes. She wears plain clothing and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Merey: Female Human Paladin, Good. Merey is heavyset, with messy red hair and brown eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a short sword and shield. Merey is hunting the warlord who murdered her family. Alin: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Alin is rugged in appearance, with uneven copper hair and gray eyes. He wears splint mail and wields a ranseur. Alin has an animal companion, a black bear named Hori.             Hydra's Village Notable Places: Some's Pottery: The workshop of a female human potter named Some, known for her clever puzzle jugs. The ancient ruins of a small castle, said to lie atop a dungeon filled with long-forgotten treasures. A few NPCs: Undin: Male Dwarf Professional, Good. Undin is short and stout, with auburn hair and dark blue eyes. He wears well-made clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Sabel: Female Human Fighter, Good. Sabel has a round face, with red hair and light green eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a bardiche. Sabel is pious and covetous. Kater: Female Human Cleric, Good. Kater is willowy, with thin blonde hair and green eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a club.   Lamp Farthing Notable Places: Zealot's Corner: Zealots and madmen can often be encountered here, shouting their rambling dogmas at bemused passers-by. A few NPCs: Ardwulf: Male Human Priest, Good. Ardwulf is short and stout, with golden hair and large gray eyes. He wears modest garments and silk gloves. Ardwulf is hunting the warlord who stole his ancestral sword. Hvalga: Female Dwarf Paladin, Good. Hvalga is short and stout, with thin silver hair and narrow brown eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a long sword and shield. Hvalga seeks to make amends for a previous life of crime. Sabel: Female Human Craftsman, Evil. Sabel is willowy, with blonde hair and amber eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and carries a cedar staff. Sabel has an animal companion, a red firedrake named Elrew. Narder Wete: Male Human Wizard, Good. Narder has brown hair and green eyes. He wears emerald robes and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Narder has an arcane familiar, a tiny water elemental named Osbeol. Aelgild: Female Human Alchemist, Good. Aelgild has white hair and narrow hazel eyes. She wears modest garments and silk gloves. Aelgild is courageous and driven. Bruda: Female Human Artist, Evil. Bruda has a narrow face, with gray hair and blue eyes. She wears modest garments and a sling of vials and potions. Bruda is deceitful and immoral.   Mere Ward Notable Places: Intet's Masonry: The workshop of a male human stonemason named Stephye Intet, known for his secret and concealed doors. The Eye of Horus: An ancient bronze statue of a male human warrior with the head of a falcon. It is said that anyone who sacrifices one of their own eyes before the statue can see and speak with Death until the next dawn. A few NPCs: Brancis Jorde: Male Human Ranger, Good. Brancis is common in appearance, with messy golden hair and brown eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a bastard sword. Brancis has badger named Mera. Graga: Female Dwarf Paladin, Good. Graga has matted golden hair and large brown eyes, and a distinctive tattoo on her arm. She wears splint mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Graga seeks to atone for past sins. Mili: Male Dwarf Alchemist, Good. Mili has a narrow face, with auburn hair and dark green eyes. He wears fine clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Mili is dying and desperately seeks the secret of immortality. Ecin: Female Human Ranger, Evil. Ecin has cropped red hair and brown eyes, and a flat nose. She wears studded leather and wields a military pick. Mundi: Male Dwarf Wizard, Neutral. Mundi has braided white hair and light hazel eyes. He wears sapphire robes and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Mundi has Common Companion.   Moor Farthing Notable Places: The Maiden and Cauldron: A heroic dwarven tavern, built around a hewn stone impaled by a sword. The Sage's Meadhall: A shabby commoner's tavern, decorated with exotic weapons and armor. A few NPCs: Harles: Male Human Druid, Neutral. Harles has black hair and soft hazel eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a quarterstaff. Harles seeks to save his family from financial ruin. Beorhtio: Male Human Craftsman, Good. Beorhtio has a square face, with curly silver hair and green eyes. He wears well-made clothing and carries a long knife. Beorhtio seeks to continue the noble legacy of his father. Gili: Male Dwarf Alchemist, Evil. Gili has a long face, with auburn hair and soft gray eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a dragonscale cloak. Folke Reney: Male Human Thief, Evil. Folke is tall, with messy white hair and sharp amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword and dagger. Folke is possessive and sharp-tongued. Willes: Male Human Peasant, Good. Willes is tall and slender, with braided white hair and brown eyes. He wears worn clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Willes seeks to make amends for a life accidentally taken.   North Lamp Village Notable Places: The Shrine of Dielel: A stone lantern enshrining the flame of Dielel, Lord of Horses, said to reveal visions to those who leave an offering. The Guildhall: An impressive timber and brick building, once an inn house. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local merchant guilds. The Candle of Fire: A neglected elven tavern, said to be built atop a haunted catacombs. A few NPCs: Brythuie: Female Human Alchemist, Neutral. Brythuie is thin, with straight brown hair and amber eyes. She wears tailored clothing and an amulet of luminous crystal. Brythuie is covetous and secretive. Bali: Male Dwarf Paladin, Good. Bali is common in appearance, with brown hair and blue eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Bali is valiant and wise. Rewalt: Male Human Mercenary, Neutral. Rewalt is rough in appearance, with white hair and dark amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a bastard sword and shield. Rewalt is searching for the lost elven kingdom of Eglargen. Arir Alfrinson: Male Dwarf Merchant, Good. Arir has a narrow face, with thick golden hair and narrow green eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Arir has an animal companion, a red fox named Zuri.   Orb Ward Notable Places: The Wandering Unicorn: A grand elven inn, built within the walls of an ancient iron keep. A few NPCs: Gerdga: Female Dwarf Ranger, Good. Gerdga is willowy, with brown hair and hazel eyes. She wears studded leather and wields a spear. Gerdga has badger named Allen. Witha: Female Human Druid, Neutral. Witha has braided gray hair and large brown eyes, and a thin nose. She wears leather armor and wields a quarterstaff. Witha is absent-minded, and always searching for a missing item. Kamah: Female Dwarf Scofflaw, Evil. Kamah is beastly in appearance, with auburn hair and soft blue eyes. She wears modest garments and several small tools hang from her belt. Kamah has an animal companion, a silver cat named Akik. Hilda: Female Human Fighter, Neutral. Hilda has cropped silver hair and sharp blue eyes, and a distinctive mark on her face. She wears plate mail and wields a short sword. Hilda has an animal companion, a copper firedrake named Gery.   Redkeep District Notable Places: The Guildhall: A large stone-walled building, once a minor temple. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds. The ruins of Archerts Tower. A few NPCs: Wene: Female Human Aristocrat, Evil. Wene has braided white hair and hazel eyes. She wears fine raiment and jewelry. Wene has an animal companion, a hawk named Aened. Ralphye: Male Human Thief, Good. Ralphye has white hair and brown eyes, and a magical mark on his leg. He wears leather armor and wields a short sword and dagger. Ralphye seeks revenge against the aristocrat who framed him. Wealdu: Male Human Entertainer, Good. Wealdu has silver hair and narrow green eyes, and numerous distinctive tattoos. He wears modest garments and numerous rings. Wealdu seeks revenge against the sister who betrayed him. Thuda: Male Dwarf Fighter, Neutral. Thuda has a narrow face, with braided silver hair and sharp green eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a ranseur. Thuda dislikes anyone bigger than him.   Scepter Ward Notable Places: The Water Shrine: A wondrous monolith of clear water, said to be a magical portal to a lightless subterranean sea. A few NPCs: Eryn: Female Human Fighter, Evil. Eryn has a narrow face, with auburn hair and blue eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a military pick and shield. Eryen Phylle: Female Human Scofflaw, Neutral. Eryen has brown hair and gray eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Eryen is clever and protective.   Sword Village Notable Places: A broken arch of hewn crystal, placed to honor a local hero named Aengorn. Brictlu's Smithy: The workshop of a female human blacksmith named Brictlu, who was once the best weaponsmith in the kingdom. The Asylum: A single storey timber and brick building, filled with the madmen and lunatics of the town. A few NPCs: Eartan: Male Elf Fighter, Good. Eartan is fair in appearance, with tangled white hair and green eyes. He wears splint mail and wields a halberd. Eartan seeks to continue the noble legacy of his father. Wynyeue: Female Human Wizard, Neutral. Wynyeue is heavyset, with red hair and green eyes. She wears well-made clothing and wields a quarterstaff and sling. Wynyeue is hunting the doppelganger which destroyed her homeland. Glinan: Male Dwarf Servant, Neutral. Glinan is rugged in appearance, with matted white hair and large brown eyes. He wears simple clothing and carries a long knife. Glinan seeks only fame and glory.   Unicorn's Farthing Notable Places: Mooray's Pewter: The workshop of a male human pewtersmith named Narder Mooray, who knows the secret of an alchemical tin alloy which does not reflect firelight. A few NPCs: Undin: Female Dwarf Ranger, Evil. Undin has messy silver hair and green eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a warhammer. Undin serves an ancient dragon named Naidashma. Herbergth: Female Dwarf Professional, Good. Herbergth is tall and thin, with red hair and dark blue eyes. She wears fine clothing and silk gloves. Herbergth is well-spoken and suspicious.   Upper Scepter District Notable Places: Birdsong Alley: A verdant alley between buildings. Though no birds are ever seen, it is often filled with gentle birdsong. A few NPCs: Laca: Male Human Necromancer, Evil. Laca has a square face, with black hair and light blue eyes. He wears fine clothing and wields a short sword and sling. Laca holds a grudge against orcs. Cuthburg: Female Human Merchant, Evil. Cuthburg is repulsive in appearance, with white hair and amber eyes. She wears well-made clothing and an iron amulet. Cuthburg has an animal companion, a black cat named Gauward. Udlad: Male Dwarf Mercenary, Good. Udlad has copper hair and dark blue eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a ranseur. Udlad dislikes anyone smaller than him. Gamul: Female Dwarf Scofflaw, Good. Gamul has gray hair and gray eyes, and prominent ears. She wears plain clothing and carries a yew staff. Gamul has an animal companion, a white rabbit named Gili.   West Brightscepter Borough Notable Places: Andert's Woodwork: A neglected woodcarver's workshop, built around a large hazel tree. A few NPCs: Telchar: Female Dwarf Soldier, Evil. Telchar is beastly in appearance, with tangled copper hair and blue eyes. She wears scale mail and wields a halberd. Telchar is harsh and disloyal. Aznal: Male Dwarf Alchemist, Evil. Aznal has curly golden hair and hazel eyes, and a round nose. He wears well-made clothing and a sling of vials and potions. Aznal is a practiced gambler. Fundu: Female Dwarf Illusionist, Evil. Fundu has braided copper hair and soft gray eyes. She wears tailored clothing and wields a dagger and sling. Fundu is intimidating and scheming. Taiga: Male Elf Necromancer, Evil. Taiga has gray hair and brown eyes. He wears dark robes and wields a club and sling. Taiga is fiendish and hard-hearted. Saxleue: Female Human Scholar, Neutral. Saxleue has an angular face, with thick gray hair and large amber eyes. She wears modest garments and a feathered hat. Saxleue has an animal companion, a tawny rat named Belia.   Wood Ward Notable Places: The Sylvan House: A grand stone-walled theatre, said to be built upon the ground where a sidhe noble was betrayed and murdered. Marey's Pottery: A modest potter's workshop, built within what was once a titan's tankard. Narder's Carvings: A modest woodcarver's workshop, carved out of the trunk of a large oak tree. A few NPCs: Guara: Female Dwarf Alchemist, Good. Guara has copper hair and light hazel eyes. She wears fine clothing and an amulet of luminous crystal. Guara is honorable and shrewd. Symas: Male Human Fighter, Neutral. Symas has a round face, with brown hair and large gray eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a short sword and heavy crossbow. Symas has an animal companion, a ginger dog named Alix. Ithulf: Male Human Peasant, Good. Ithulf is common in appearance, with copper hair and bright brown eyes. He wears sturdy clothing and riding boots. Ithulf has black cat named Wilhye. Bretha: Female Human Paladin, Good. Bretha is tall, with white hair and large brown eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a military fork. Bretha has an animal companion, a bay warhorse named Wulfga. Gimli: Female Dwarf Artist, Evil. Gimli is exceptionally beautiful, with white hair and amber eyes. She wears well-made clothing and silk gloves. Gimli has an animal companion, a copper firedrake named Urur.   Crag Borough Notable Places: An overgrown temple ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures. An overgrown temple ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures. The Jester's Cellar: A grand elven inn, entirely managed by air elementals. A few NPCs: Ennen: Female Human Ranger, Evil. Ennen is willowy, with brown hair and amber eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a spear. Ennen seeks to free herself from an ancient curse. Cyne: Male Human Craftsman, Evil. Cyne is willowy, with red hair and green eyes. He wears modest garments and riding boots. Cyne seeks revenge against the kingdom which exiled him. Sybel: Female Human Druid, Neutral. Sybel has tangled red hair and brown eyes, and small ears. She wears leather armor and wields a scimitar and dagger. Sybel is absent-minded and merciless. Gooda: Male Human Mercenary, Good. Gooda is rough in appearance, with long golden hair and gray eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a military fork. Gooda lost his reflection to a hag. Ukhlal: Male Dwarf Ranger, Neutral. Ukhlal is rough in appearance, with messy gray hair and green eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a short sword and short bow. Ukhlal is humble and lewd. Burga: Female Human Assassin, Good. Burga is pleasant in appearance, with auburn hair and light hazel eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a poisoned short sword and sling. Burga has an animal companion, a black viper named Mary.   Hell-hound's Farthing Notable Places: The Sublime House: A grand timber and brick theatre, said to be haunted by the ghost of a juggler. A broken statue of obsidian, placed to mark the Battle of Folcey Castle. A few NPCs: Behrtio: Male Human Cleric, Evil. Behrtio is common in appearance, with gray hair and hazel eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a hammer. Behrtio is envious and fanatical. Narvi: Female Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Narvi has braided red hair and dark blue eyes, and small ears. She wears plate mail and wields a fauchard-fork. Narvi has an animal companion, a badger named Kradi. Khori: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Khori is fey in appearance, with thin golden hair and sharp hazel eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a mace and shield. Hell-hound's Ward Notable Places: The Shrine of Minimrie: A stone niche enshrining the holy symbol of Minimrie, Goddess of Animals, said to reveal visions to those who leave an offering. The Shrine of Litha: A bronze statue of Litha, God of the Sun, said to be sometimes visited by the god himself. The Guildhall: An impressive building of half-timbered walls, once an aristocrat's manor. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local merchant guilds. A few NPCs: Jane Sturne: Female Human Druid, Neutral. Jane is pleasant in appearance, with cropped black hair and sharp gray eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a hammer and dagger. Jane is foolhardy and malevolent. Eadbun: Female Human Fighter, Neutral. Eadbun has brown hair and hazel eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a halberd. Eadbun is haunted by the memories of a past life. Stephye Lipselw: Male Human Mercenary, Good. Stephye has blonde hair and bright green eyes, and a straight beard. He wears chain mail and wields a short sword. Stephye has an animal companion, a ginger ferret named Iles. Bali: Female Dwarf Craftsman, Neutral. Bali has an angular face, with thin auburn hair and light green eyes. She wears well-made clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Bali has an animal companion, a hawk named Thilda. Ornof: Male Dwarf Paladin, Good. Ornof is cultured in appearance, with auburn hair and blue eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a flail and shield. Ornof is chivalrous and impulsive.

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