Calkara
Where the Gaijic River opens up into the Sea of Storms and where the caravan route across Trai'dietch Pass ends at the Trans-Rheuthengage Highway Highway, sits the once sleepy village off Calkara. Always littered with more inns and taverns than the average village to support caravans from the west, the town boomed after the opening of the pass and the completion of the highway, When the Mercenaries' Guild took over the village and made it their headquarters, few not involved in the business of guarding caravans remained. The guild build three large bunk houses and a central dining facility for its members and the local inns and taverns began to fold until only two remain to serve the merchants themselves.
The town may have a rough reputation, given the constant influx and outflow of swords for hire but is actually quite safe. Members of the guild may not be saints, but their membership - and its generous benefits - are dependent upon proper conduct. Fistiicuffs, excessive drunkenness, and other disorderly conduct are not considered proper. In truth, most mercenaries find the town dull. An important base of operations and financial center, to be sure, but most prefer the open road - and taverns - of far flung towns.
Other residents of the town include the farmers and craftsmen that support the caravan trade. Most appreciate the steady flow of business and are both welcoming though somewhat wary of strangers. The town also has a fine harbor, though few seagoing ships make it a port of call.
Founding Date
~ 150 AC
Type
Village
Population
500
Inhabitant Demonym
Calkarans
Location under
Owning Organization
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