Trailsend

One of the mightiest fortresses in the Bloodstone Lands, Trailsend is Polten's capital. The huge castle in the city's center was one of the earliest buildings in Damara, constructed by the associates of Feldrin Bloodfeathers. Donlevy the Young sits in the ruler's seat today.
For many years, Praka and Trailsend were sister cities. Facing each other across the mouth of the Great Imphras River at the southern shore of Lake Mogador, Trailsend provided the muscle protecting Praka's artisans. Today, the two cities go their separate ways. The Barony of Polten has pulled out of its alliance with Ostel and Morov, and Donlevy the Young has no love for Baroness Sylvia ruling across the water in Praka.
As Trailsend is usually the first city that visitors to Damara see, several businesses cater solely to finding unusual employment for adventurers.

Government

Leadership

Who Rules: Donlevy (the Young) BelMaris, 20th Baron of Polten. Donlevy the Young is a young man who was sent into hiding in Tellerth when Zhengyi started moving against Damara. Now that order has been restored, he has returned to his capital and started his reign as Baron.
Zorth BelMaris, placed in the Baronial seat by Zhengyi still advises his second cousin, and many of his people still hold seats in the government. While many are concerned for the continuing health of the young baron, Zorth knows he is being watched by the new lords of Damara, and if Donlevy were to suddenly die, Zorth's time would be up as well.
Lord Bariss Carstellan, Mayor of Trailsend governs the city.

Defences

Town/District Guard

Leader: Lord Bariss Carstellan is the leader of the baronial forces, who function as the town guard in addition to patrolling the barony. An elderly man, Bariss is grooming his two sons, Jarrik and Thrann to lead the baron's forces when he steps down. Jarrik and Thrann take turns as Donlevy's bodyguard, and the three young men get along well.
Trailsend Garrison: The moldering stones of this small castle are technically one of the highest point in Trailsend, but the winding city streets and tightly packed buildings mean that residents can’t see the keep unless they’re right next to the rocky hill it sits atop. The keep is a quiet, disciplined place—quite a contrast to the bustle of the city.
At any given time, the keep is home to about 100 soldiers under the command of Captain Carstellan. Another 200 soldiers are elsewhere in the Barony, training and patrolling the borders.

Industry & Trade

Trailsend is the first city that most foreigners see as they enter Damara, and the merchant trains and caravans coming up from Impiltur are the lifeblood of the city. From here, goods are shipped overland, or by Lake Mogodor, to Heliogabalus and the other province capitals.

Guilds and Factions

Important People

Ephran the Skinny, Purveyor of Wonders. Ephran is an eccentric wizard (or sorcerer) who frequently closes his doors and wanders Damara and Impiltur. He has collected many wonders in his travels, which he hands out to selected individuals. He is suffering from a curse that causes his width to shrink, and looks extremely thin. If asked, he speaks about discovering the dominion of the "stick-men" on the Astral Sea.
Chendrea the White. Female half-elf wizard: Chendrea is the city’s best-known arcanist and local guildmaster of the Magician's Guild. An ivory-haired grandmotherly type, Chendrea is known for her blunt manner.
Old Man Shiggetam Male monk: Owner and frequent bartender at the Sly Wink, Old Man Shiggetam is a friendly face and occasional information source. As a youth, Shiggetam was a monk at one of the monasteries that dabbled in ale production. Over time, he found that he liked ale too much and meditation too little. Shiggetam is reluctant to talk about his past.
Vintra Marktunsel. Female halfling: A Guiildmaster in the Chicane Guild of spice merchants. Vintra has a home in both Trailsend and Heliogabalus.

Geography

Key From Trailsend

1. Acorn Stamp (simple clothing)
2. Trail’s Rest (Huge boarding house, hourly rates)
3. The Bloody Nose (dive tavern)
4. Blue Handclasp (monastery)
5. Borrin Dautram (barrister)
6. Caprice Sisters (fancy clothing)
7. BelMaris Manor (Baron's manor house)
8. BelMaris Stables (fine horses from the Baron's own stables in Tellerth)
9. Chicane Guildhouse (spice guild)
10. Chimera Limited (pawnshop, second-hand store, buys and sells anything)
11. Durrick’s Blades (Weapons and Armor)
12. Eli, Purveyor of Wonders (scrolls and minor magic, store is often closed)
13. Faminestri Caravan Supply (hin-run, caravan equipment and supply, fine rope)
14. Grayman Bridge (landmark)
15. Great Obelisk (landmark)
16. Hearth Street Jewelers (large jeweler, overwhelming security)
17. Temple of the Coinmistress (Waukeen) High Priest Vultraim
18. Triad's Calling - High Priestess Bryantur
19. Hinterland Outfitting (large general store, outfitters)
20. Ilya Markunsel (hin riverboat captain, for hire when not running a Chicane shipment)
21. Justice Street Arms and Armor (specializes in heavy armor and martial weapons)
22. Kindly Ollary (priest of Ilmater, not affiliated with Triad's Calling)
23. Kennick’s Tavern and Inn (immense, crowded and upscale)
24. Lashinara the Conjuror (powerful mage, obtaining an audience is difficult)
25. Marrika of the Discerning Eye (gnome jeweler, known for gaudy settings)
26. Oakleaf Shoppe (elf jeweler)
27. Ollie the Shakes (local con-man, always has a scheme going)
28. Oracle’s Guild Chapterhouse (specialized in divination, fortune telling)
29. Pios Way
30. Plarnney’s Guide and Taxidermy (taxidermist, wilderness guides)
31. Poor Tennison’s Curiosities (second-hand store, selection varies widely)
32. Praehelion’s (art objects, appointments necessary)
33. Pure Reagents of Trailsend (spices, alchemical and herbalism supplies)
34. Red Door Antiques (antiques, mainly furnishings, some art objects)
35. Rurik Family (auction house)
36. Trailsend Magician's Guild
37. Sly Wink (Tavern and Inn, homebrewed ale)
38. Southern Skies Fabrics (sells cloaks, robes and so on.)
39. Trailsend Balms and Elixirs (potions and alchemical items)
40. Polten Castle (Cragwar Keep)
41. Trailsend Surplus (cheap second-hand weapons and armor, buys and sells)
42. Tenklor Hundivarst (hin, town drunk)
43. Therrick the Tamer (horse breeder and trainer)
44. Uthra the Herbalist (Rageborn herbalist)
45. Hunter's Home (Temple of Silvanus and Meilikki)

Type

City

Population

8,000

Owner/Ruler

Donlevy BelMaris "The Young"

Owning Organization

Barony of Polten