Stormhome

Located on the southern shore of Tempest Isle, Stormhome is the tropical resort city controlled by House Lyrander under the watchful eye of Queen Aurala ir'Wynarn. The Lyrander family shares the island with an Aundarian fort to the east, Tower Verge. 

Shards Lost in Time

The city of Stormhome stands as it does today from the riches that House Lyrander made from the previously dragonshard rich area. The house used these riches and powerful gems to create their ship empire, both on the waves and in the skies. These days, it's a haven for gamblers, vacationing nobles, and spies, as well as the location of House Lyrander's enclave. The city acts as a large resort where sailors, house agents, escorts, and criminals take part in entertainment and business. Partakers of these luxuries may not know of the history, but House Lyrander doesn't and still uses many of those dragonshards today. 

A Noble Government

Stormhome is the only major settlement of Aundair that was not appointed a zharena, instead, Queen Aurala ir'Wynarn allowed House Lyrander to continue their control over the city. This agreement between the great house and the monarchy has come with some strings attached. House Lyrander must uphold all national laws in the city as well as give weekly updates to one of the Queen, Master Econospeaker S'Patti Embellir, or Grand General Hakumd Vost. Besides these two requirements, House Lyrander also provides a fleet of 40 skyships to Aundair and is held in a magical contract to fight if an armed conflict arises between Aundair and another nation. These requirements are all that hold Stormhome to Aundair and otherwise acts as a city-state.

Population: 29,440 (63% half-elves, 14% humans, 10% dwarves, 13% other races)
Government: House Lyrander controls the city, lead by Baron Esravash d'Lyrander
Defense: A private militia funded by House Lyrander and made up of veterans and hired mercenaries. Warships (both sea and sky)
Hallmarks: Entertainment, relaxation, ship trade

House Lyrander Members of Interest

Baron Esravash d'Lyrander, Head of Lyrander (Male Half-elf)
Lyrander Treasurer Kon'tanter d'Lyrander (Male Half-elf)
Fleet Admiral Ingenmad d'Lyrander (Female Half-elf)

Type

City

Owning Organization

Aundair

Shocking Brews

The bright yellow and blue shop of Virgil Hawkins, Shocking Brews, is the most famous apothecary in Stormhome. Virgil learned his trade from the University of Wynarn in Fairhaven. The shop is quite a sight and sells special potions not found anywhere else in Taridad. His best-selling potions are Waterlung, Liquid Lightning, and Thunderjuice. The first is a water-breathing potion used by many sailors. The latter two are used by soldiers or mercenaries.