Warshaw
Warshaw is a large town in the south of the Eigerlands. It acts as the steward of the twin lakes known as The giant's Eye and the Footprint. It sits on some of the most fertile land in all of the Eigerlands and acts as the continents bread basket. Though outside of the many well traveled trade routes that wind their way through the Eigerlands the government and ruling families of Warshaw enforce their political power and will by controlling the grain and water at their disposal. This keeps them in a position of power amongst the great cities of the Stoneport, Helletowne and Westinox.
Government
The royal family of Wardashar rules over all of the lands around the twin lakes and the southern region of the Eigerlands. The current ruler is Queen Amalia Retranche Wardashaw and she has been in power for over thirty years. Often referred to as Amalia the Great by her subjects and admirers she appears to rule fairly and is very protective of the region. She has three children who are vying for the succession rights as she is approaching the age of 70, which as a human, puts her at an older age.
Her children are:
Princess Eldressaria Vitalia Wardashar, human
Princess Lydia Mistletoe Ladalia Wardashar, human
Prince Vestun Ricard Tred Wardashar, human
Her current advisors are:
Viceroy Khandashar Credulun, a human man from the kingdom.
Bishop of Kierkeolon Maddelin Barrius, A green elven woman from Quellis
Baron Zark Tang Maker, A Dwarven Man who grew up in Stoneport.
Her children are:
Princess Eldressaria Vitalia Wardashar, human
Princess Lydia Mistletoe Ladalia Wardashar, human
Prince Vestun Ricard Tred Wardashar, human
Her current advisors are:
Viceroy Khandashar Credulun, a human man from the kingdom.
Bishop of Kierkeolon Maddelin Barrius, A green elven woman from Quellis
Baron Zark Tang Maker, A Dwarven Man who grew up in Stoneport.
Infrastructure
1. Wardashar Castle - The ancestral home of the Wardashaw's who have rule the city for over 500 years. The castle is the architectural jewel of the city and is built like a traditional medieval castle. It has a massive courtyard that contains it's own series of shops and kiosks that sell wares to the staff and traveling diplomats. Kind of like having a taco bell in your school or military base. For the most part citizens of Warshaw are allowed to enter the courtyard and trade goods or try to petition the royal family. Their is a large guard force posted at all entrances and patrols walking the streets.
2. Royal Trade & Freight Company - One of the last independent trade companies that can rival the size of the ETC and RHTC, the company monitors all of the imports and exports of the region and applies tariff's and taxes in an equitable way that also keeps the economy on an even keel. Over the last century they have done wonders for the local economy and the city. The outer areas and the farms have many complaints as the company tends to favor the businesses of the city and the royal family.
3. Queen's Span - An ornate bridge that was built over the river Kevalie. It is built of the white stone of Ulirre and has many carvings of the queen and her children in a bas relief on the side. In the sunlight it glitters due to the high crystal content of the rock.
4. Mettletown - A large group of smithies, lumberyards, and warehouses that has become a community almost like a sister city. Many shops can be found here as well as tanners, coopers, woodworkers, and chandlers. Many in this area have become angry due to their treatment by the Royal Trade & Freight Company and the queen.
5. Golden Orchard - A series of apple, pear, and lime trees that provide fruit for the entire region. They are vigorously protected by the royal family and trade company. Lately their have been bouts of violence on the Queen's road that leads back into the city. Large caravans of grain and fruit must travel this road to keep the city supplied with food.
6. Olde Town Center and Wartillion library- Before the Wardashar Castle was built this used to be the center of the city and it's power. This was during the end of the second age. The buildings here are older than most and the ancient library here is said to rival even the ones in Penthos. The Wartillion library is sought by many scholars looking for books and scrolls pertaining to the human / elven wars of the past age.
7. Tempest Shield Wall - A storm breaker wall that aligns with the global jetstream that often deposits thunder storms and snow storms on the city. The wall is designed to absorb large waves or blasts of precipitation before they hit the city proper.
8. Lake Docks - The main docks for any commerce that enters the city. The major trade companies and large vendors must enter through these docks to sell their wares in the city.
9. River Docks - Local farmers and fisherman can use these docks to bring their wares into the city.
10. Clatter Hold - An overzealous religious sect has built a compound here. They are devoted to the Old God Tellenor, they are convinced that the world needs to turn to the old ways and stop changing.
11. Retranche Park - A wide open grassy space that is free to use for citizens. It holds a jousting and tournament arena and is home to many sporting events and arena challenges.
12. Bulongo's Great Inn - A massive building and one of the oldest inns in the Eigerlands. The building holds 110 rooms to rent and has two common rooms and two bars. It is constructed of massive timbers many of which are over 6 feet wide and braced with iron supports over 3 ft. wide. The hundreds of tables and chairs are carved from a rich dark brown wood, some of which are all of one piece clearly wood shaped by ancient druids. The mugs, cups, plates, and utensils are all enchanted to be unbreakable.
The current owner is Rafael Nashtura, a half elven woman who is 150 years old. She has black curly hair.
Bartender 1 - Polka Ribb - A tortle man from the Brix Islands
Bartender 2 - Caspia Triss - A Tiefling woman with light blue skin and black horns, purple hair.
Barback 01 - Diggaree Dollop, A halfling man who hails from Allachi.
Barback 02 - Spazzatura, an apefolk man from Ventenheim.
13. South Towne - A rougher area of the city, It is home to many thieves guilds, and fences who acquire goods throughout the city. If you are looking for shady characters this is a good place to start.
14. The King's Herald Tavern - A much more refined look than Bulongo's this is the preferred Inn and tavern for the upscale merchant or diplomat looking for lodging in the city. The walls are built of light stone bricks and polished timber beams. Dozens of tapestries and shields bearing the heraldry of great families line the walls. The owner is Rust Briglion, a human man who claims ancestry in the minor house Briglion. The bartender is an elven woman with ornate brown braids named Watelia Chrys. The barback is a green elven man named Keel Potash.
15. Brave Knave Tavern - The adventurer and working man's tavern of Mettletowne. It is a classic wooden tavern with cream colored plaster walls and rough hewn timber crossbeams. The bar is long and wide and chipped with dozens of dagger marks and broken beer bottles. The owner is Rev Molotov a half orc man who stands seven feet tall. The bartender is Jolton Joe, an Earth Genasi man with blue green hair that is set into spikes on his head. The barback and bouncer is an Ogre named Clever Quint. Smarter than the average Ogre but still pretty dumb.
16. Mottle's Smithy - Run by the dwarven man Korfa Raspgrinder.
17. Caprai Theater - Set in the idyllic Caprai district that overlooks the water, the theater is a an architectural delight. Constructed of granite and dark marble it looks almost like a gothic church. The interior however is made of a beams of cherry and elm and has a warm red wallpaper in between. Gold filagree and paint covers much of the beams with ornate patterns and images of different creatures.
18. Forgrano Market - A major market for the city, all manner of shops and restaurants can be found here. It is a wealthy part of town and many of the clothiers and haberdashers have exquisite taste. The prices may seem outrageous but the quality of the craftsmen is impeccable.
19. Sangheilio Magicks - Owned and operated by the former magician Tavers Sangheil he sells many magical potions and items to travelers and adventurers. He also has created a market for locals based on dozens of curios and unguents that protect them from evil spirits and hexes. [DM Note:These of course are fake and any practicer of the arcane will spot this immediately. Though Tavers claims he was gentled by the assembly of the weave and no longer possesses any magic power this is a lie. He fled the Assembly and still has a price on his head.] He is an older Tielfing man with blue grey skin and rams horns. His beard is bluish grey and his eyes are a lemon yellow.
20. Covolo Tower - A guard tower and lighthouse that protects the city. It is always manned with 20 well trained city guards.
21. Temple of Kierkeolon - A temple and library run by the acolytes of the old god. They worship knowledge and books and part of their religion is teaching others. Head acolyte is a dragon born man with bronze scales named Haki Tomayasu. His priest is a human man named Victor Garber.
22. Temple to Eigeralon - Their constituency has dropped over the last thirty years but the beautiful church still stands in all of it's gothic glory. The head priest is a half elven man named Tonolor Yelsin. His acolyte is a human woman named Bobita Orloff.
23. Zip Zop Zat's Potionery - A gnome man with sorcerous powers who has devoted himself to Alchemy, Zip Zinvallion is always on the lookout for the next best thing. He is a middle aged gnome man who wears a thick canvas apron and simple clothes underneath. His belt and shoulder harness are filled with pouches of materials that he draws from. He wears thick glasses with three different lenses that can be flicked down for magnification.
24. Yggvald Manor - Home to the minor house Yggvald who removed themselves from politics centuries ago. It is now the home of Revetan the Reclaimer. A warforged man carrying the soul of Rumen Vuighn and disguising himself as a human. He is amassing power and hopes to claim the throne.
25. King's College - A major college in the Eigerlands it is one of the most prestigious schools available.
2. Royal Trade & Freight Company - One of the last independent trade companies that can rival the size of the ETC and RHTC, the company monitors all of the imports and exports of the region and applies tariff's and taxes in an equitable way that also keeps the economy on an even keel. Over the last century they have done wonders for the local economy and the city. The outer areas and the farms have many complaints as the company tends to favor the businesses of the city and the royal family.
3. Queen's Span - An ornate bridge that was built over the river Kevalie. It is built of the white stone of Ulirre and has many carvings of the queen and her children in a bas relief on the side. In the sunlight it glitters due to the high crystal content of the rock.
4. Mettletown - A large group of smithies, lumberyards, and warehouses that has become a community almost like a sister city. Many shops can be found here as well as tanners, coopers, woodworkers, and chandlers. Many in this area have become angry due to their treatment by the Royal Trade & Freight Company and the queen.
5. Golden Orchard - A series of apple, pear, and lime trees that provide fruit for the entire region. They are vigorously protected by the royal family and trade company. Lately their have been bouts of violence on the Queen's road that leads back into the city. Large caravans of grain and fruit must travel this road to keep the city supplied with food.
6. Olde Town Center and Wartillion library- Before the Wardashar Castle was built this used to be the center of the city and it's power. This was during the end of the second age. The buildings here are older than most and the ancient library here is said to rival even the ones in Penthos. The Wartillion library is sought by many scholars looking for books and scrolls pertaining to the human / elven wars of the past age.
7. Tempest Shield Wall - A storm breaker wall that aligns with the global jetstream that often deposits thunder storms and snow storms on the city. The wall is designed to absorb large waves or blasts of precipitation before they hit the city proper.
8. Lake Docks - The main docks for any commerce that enters the city. The major trade companies and large vendors must enter through these docks to sell their wares in the city.
9. River Docks - Local farmers and fisherman can use these docks to bring their wares into the city.
10. Clatter Hold - An overzealous religious sect has built a compound here. They are devoted to the Old God Tellenor, they are convinced that the world needs to turn to the old ways and stop changing.
11. Retranche Park - A wide open grassy space that is free to use for citizens. It holds a jousting and tournament arena and is home to many sporting events and arena challenges.
12. Bulongo's Great Inn - A massive building and one of the oldest inns in the Eigerlands. The building holds 110 rooms to rent and has two common rooms and two bars. It is constructed of massive timbers many of which are over 6 feet wide and braced with iron supports over 3 ft. wide. The hundreds of tables and chairs are carved from a rich dark brown wood, some of which are all of one piece clearly wood shaped by ancient druids. The mugs, cups, plates, and utensils are all enchanted to be unbreakable.
The current owner is Rafael Nashtura, a half elven woman who is 150 years old. She has black curly hair.
Bartender 1 - Polka Ribb - A tortle man from the Brix Islands
Bartender 2 - Caspia Triss - A Tiefling woman with light blue skin and black horns, purple hair.
Barback 01 - Diggaree Dollop, A halfling man who hails from Allachi.
Barback 02 - Spazzatura, an apefolk man from Ventenheim.
13. South Towne - A rougher area of the city, It is home to many thieves guilds, and fences who acquire goods throughout the city. If you are looking for shady characters this is a good place to start.
14. The King's Herald Tavern - A much more refined look than Bulongo's this is the preferred Inn and tavern for the upscale merchant or diplomat looking for lodging in the city. The walls are built of light stone bricks and polished timber beams. Dozens of tapestries and shields bearing the heraldry of great families line the walls. The owner is Rust Briglion, a human man who claims ancestry in the minor house Briglion. The bartender is an elven woman with ornate brown braids named Watelia Chrys. The barback is a green elven man named Keel Potash.
15. Brave Knave Tavern - The adventurer and working man's tavern of Mettletowne. It is a classic wooden tavern with cream colored plaster walls and rough hewn timber crossbeams. The bar is long and wide and chipped with dozens of dagger marks and broken beer bottles. The owner is Rev Molotov a half orc man who stands seven feet tall. The bartender is Jolton Joe, an Earth Genasi man with blue green hair that is set into spikes on his head. The barback and bouncer is an Ogre named Clever Quint. Smarter than the average Ogre but still pretty dumb.
16. Mottle's Smithy - Run by the dwarven man Korfa Raspgrinder.
17. Caprai Theater - Set in the idyllic Caprai district that overlooks the water, the theater is a an architectural delight. Constructed of granite and dark marble it looks almost like a gothic church. The interior however is made of a beams of cherry and elm and has a warm red wallpaper in between. Gold filagree and paint covers much of the beams with ornate patterns and images of different creatures.
18. Forgrano Market - A major market for the city, all manner of shops and restaurants can be found here. It is a wealthy part of town and many of the clothiers and haberdashers have exquisite taste. The prices may seem outrageous but the quality of the craftsmen is impeccable.
19. Sangheilio Magicks - Owned and operated by the former magician Tavers Sangheil he sells many magical potions and items to travelers and adventurers. He also has created a market for locals based on dozens of curios and unguents that protect them from evil spirits and hexes. [DM Note:These of course are fake and any practicer of the arcane will spot this immediately. Though Tavers claims he was gentled by the assembly of the weave and no longer possesses any magic power this is a lie. He fled the Assembly and still has a price on his head.] He is an older Tielfing man with blue grey skin and rams horns. His beard is bluish grey and his eyes are a lemon yellow.
20. Covolo Tower - A guard tower and lighthouse that protects the city. It is always manned with 20 well trained city guards.
21. Temple of Kierkeolon - A temple and library run by the acolytes of the old god. They worship knowledge and books and part of their religion is teaching others. Head acolyte is a dragon born man with bronze scales named Haki Tomayasu. His priest is a human man named Victor Garber.
22. Temple to Eigeralon - Their constituency has dropped over the last thirty years but the beautiful church still stands in all of it's gothic glory. The head priest is a half elven man named Tonolor Yelsin. His acolyte is a human woman named Bobita Orloff.
23. Zip Zop Zat's Potionery - A gnome man with sorcerous powers who has devoted himself to Alchemy, Zip Zinvallion is always on the lookout for the next best thing. He is a middle aged gnome man who wears a thick canvas apron and simple clothes underneath. His belt and shoulder harness are filled with pouches of materials that he draws from. He wears thick glasses with three different lenses that can be flicked down for magnification.
24. Yggvald Manor - Home to the minor house Yggvald who removed themselves from politics centuries ago. It is now the home of Revetan the Reclaimer. A warforged man carrying the soul of Rumen Vuighn and disguising himself as a human. He is amassing power and hopes to claim the throne.
25. King's College - A major college in the Eigerlands it is one of the most prestigious schools available.
Assets
Prices for food and drink:
Wine List
Karnac's Finest Pinot Noir- Named after the great Druid Karnac, A house-made red wine that is described as sweet and lean. Bottle price: 1 gp, 5 sp Glass price: 5 sp
Ferrar Shiraz- A house-made red wine with flavors that are toasty and cloying. Bottle price: 1 gp, 4 sp Glass price: 4 sp, 8 cp
Onsalm Merlot- A locally produced red wine with flavors that are vibrant and green. Bottle price: 2 gp, 7 sp Glass price: 9 sp
Morden's Bridge Estate Pinot Noir- A house-made red wine with a bouquet that is raisiny and powerful. Bottle price: 1 gp, 3 sp Glass price: 4 sp, 5 cp
Lagers & Ales
Morningstar Hard Cider 4.09% ABV A microbrewed pale cider. Described as a fruity cider with a sweet finish. Gallon price: 4 sp, 3 cp Pint price: 8 cp
Green Jackal Porter 5.95% ABV A locally brewed copper-colored porter. Described as a sour porter with a touch of malt and a sour finish. Gallon price: 3 sp, 2 cp Pint price: 6 cp
Wardashale 5.5% ABV A locally brewed dark amber fruit ale. Described as a robust fruit ale with a bitter finish. Gallon price: 4 sp, 6 cp Pint price: 9 cp
Little Candle Lager 2.73% ABV A poorly brewed light amber lager. Described as a pleasantly bitter lager with an aftertaste of citrus and a smooth finish. Gallon price: 3 sp, 3 cp Pint price: 6 cp
Liquors
Wyvern Whiskey- A house-made corn whiskey. Bottle price: 9 sp, 4 cp Shot price: 1 sp, 5 cp
Blizzard Hops Whiskey - From Tellenor, 1 gp. shot price 5 sp.
Red Sail Vodka- A locally produced sorghum vodka. Bottle price: 1 gp, 4 sp Shot price: 2 sp, 4 cp
Amber Honey Rum- A house-made honey rum. Bottle price: 9 sp, 7 cp Shot price: 1 sp, 6 cp
Court of King's Vodka- A house-made sorghum vodka. Bottle price: 8 sp, 8 cp Shot price: 1 sp, 4 cp
Food Menu
Starters Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Wedges Sweet potato wedges fried in lard. Served with a creamy sauce. 7 cp
Deep-Fried Onion Rings Onion rings fried in cottonseed oil. Served with a tomato-based sauce. 8 cp
Deep-Fried Chicken Strips Chicken strips fried in lard. Served with a spicy red sauce. 6 cp
Soups & Salads Sausage Chowder A savory chowder with bits of sausage and rice. 6 cp
Iceberg Salad Leaves of iceberg tossed with baby kale and cucumbers. Topped with grated cheese. 6 cp
Entrees
Herb-crusted Rabbit Herb-crusted rabbit alongside quinoa. 1 sp, 2 cp
Herb-crusted Venison Herb-crusted chunks of venison served over noodles. 1 sp, 5 cp
Pan-fried Rabbit Pan-fried bits of rabbit on a bed of quinoa. 1 sp, 2 cp
Rotisserie-cooked Fish Rotisserie-cooked cubes of fish on a bed of quinoa. 1 sp, 2 cp
Wine List
Karnac's Finest Pinot Noir- Named after the great Druid Karnac, A house-made red wine that is described as sweet and lean. Bottle price: 1 gp, 5 sp Glass price: 5 sp
Ferrar Shiraz- A house-made red wine with flavors that are toasty and cloying. Bottle price: 1 gp, 4 sp Glass price: 4 sp, 8 cp
Onsalm Merlot- A locally produced red wine with flavors that are vibrant and green. Bottle price: 2 gp, 7 sp Glass price: 9 sp
Morden's Bridge Estate Pinot Noir- A house-made red wine with a bouquet that is raisiny and powerful. Bottle price: 1 gp, 3 sp Glass price: 4 sp, 5 cp
Lagers & Ales
Morningstar Hard Cider 4.09% ABV A microbrewed pale cider. Described as a fruity cider with a sweet finish. Gallon price: 4 sp, 3 cp Pint price: 8 cp
Green Jackal Porter 5.95% ABV A locally brewed copper-colored porter. Described as a sour porter with a touch of malt and a sour finish. Gallon price: 3 sp, 2 cp Pint price: 6 cp
Wardashale 5.5% ABV A locally brewed dark amber fruit ale. Described as a robust fruit ale with a bitter finish. Gallon price: 4 sp, 6 cp Pint price: 9 cp
Little Candle Lager 2.73% ABV A poorly brewed light amber lager. Described as a pleasantly bitter lager with an aftertaste of citrus and a smooth finish. Gallon price: 3 sp, 3 cp Pint price: 6 cp
Liquors
Wyvern Whiskey- A house-made corn whiskey. Bottle price: 9 sp, 4 cp Shot price: 1 sp, 5 cp
Blizzard Hops Whiskey - From Tellenor, 1 gp. shot price 5 sp.
Red Sail Vodka- A locally produced sorghum vodka. Bottle price: 1 gp, 4 sp Shot price: 2 sp, 4 cp
Amber Honey Rum- A house-made honey rum. Bottle price: 9 sp, 7 cp Shot price: 1 sp, 6 cp
Court of King's Vodka- A house-made sorghum vodka. Bottle price: 8 sp, 8 cp Shot price: 1 sp, 4 cp
Food Menu
Starters Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Wedges Sweet potato wedges fried in lard. Served with a creamy sauce. 7 cp
Deep-Fried Onion Rings Onion rings fried in cottonseed oil. Served with a tomato-based sauce. 8 cp
Deep-Fried Chicken Strips Chicken strips fried in lard. Served with a spicy red sauce. 6 cp
Soups & Salads Sausage Chowder A savory chowder with bits of sausage and rice. 6 cp
Iceberg Salad Leaves of iceberg tossed with baby kale and cucumbers. Topped with grated cheese. 6 cp
Entrees
Herb-crusted Rabbit Herb-crusted rabbit alongside quinoa. 1 sp, 2 cp
Herb-crusted Venison Herb-crusted chunks of venison served over noodles. 1 sp, 5 cp
Pan-fried Rabbit Pan-fried bits of rabbit on a bed of quinoa. 1 sp, 2 cp
Rotisserie-cooked Fish Rotisserie-cooked cubes of fish on a bed of quinoa. 1 sp, 2 cp
History
Warshaw is one of the last of the old kingdoms. Outside of the Elven lands of Oraheim, most territory in Tellenheim during the third age have broken down the old royal systems and use parliamentary systems or a rotating great House structure of Government. Not so in Warshaw, it is one of the last remaining divine right based kingdoms on the continent. They resist takeovers by dangerous trading companies and the great houses of Penthos by controlling an enormous amount of grain and livestock that is an important food source in time of famine, natural disasters or dangerously long winters.
The Wardashar Royal family has ruled over the southern part of the Eigerlands for over three thousand years reaching back into the second age. It is said that King Tredward Wardashar the First conclusively defeated the great Elven King Clemanta Occidentia of Quellis to end the Elven human wars before the shard fall. As the Elven magic waned before the shardfall the humans rallied and used powerful trebuchet and ballista to batter the elven war animals and turn the tide.
Their is a persistent rumor amongst scholars and historians of that age that the Wardashar Family allied with a powerful Bronze dragon to tip the war in their favor, but hard evidence has yet to be uncovered. The tales of the Bronze dragon known as Halcoranth Voh' Andressar the Star Seer disappear at the beginning of the third age.
The Wardashar Royal family has ruled over the southern part of the Eigerlands for over three thousand years reaching back into the second age. It is said that King Tredward Wardashar the First conclusively defeated the great Elven King Clemanta Occidentia of Quellis to end the Elven human wars before the shard fall. As the Elven magic waned before the shardfall the humans rallied and used powerful trebuchet and ballista to batter the elven war animals and turn the tide.
Their is a persistent rumor amongst scholars and historians of that age that the Wardashar Family allied with a powerful Bronze dragon to tip the war in their favor, but hard evidence has yet to be uncovered. The tales of the Bronze dragon known as Halcoranth Voh' Andressar the Star Seer disappear at the beginning of the third age.
Alternative Name(s)
Realm of Wardashar
Type
Large town
Inhabitant Demonym
Wardarians
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Characters in Location
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