Caywold

Caywold is a town on the eastern edge of Bersingr Vale.

Demographics

Mostly human and elven, some other civilized races.

Government

Caywold is ruled by a noble aristocrat, the lady Cyna (Key-nah). She inherited the town and its lands from among her late fathers holdings and has ruled the town for 17 years. Under her rule the town has prospered and continues to grow.

Defences

Construction has begun on a stone wall to defend the town, as well as a stone keep for the defense of the citizens.

Points of interest

The Sapphire Shield: A fanciful dwarven tavern, said to be built atop an ancient dungeon.
The Odeum of Revelry: A grand timber and brick theatre.
The Hunter and Mace: An inn, decorated with wards against vampires.

Tourism

Caywold is known for its large population of domestic cats. The cats have been a part of Caywold since its founding. It is a capital offence to harm a cat in any way in Caywold.

Architecture

Brick and slate are as common as timber and thatch in Caywold. The one distinctive feature of construction in Caywold is the red-painted doors. Almost every family home in the town has a door painted with the local red pigment paint.

Geography

Caywold sits next to a swift-flowimg stream that powers the local grist mill and lumber mill. The ancient trees of Bersingr Vale surround the town and provide game and more to the people of Caywold.

Climate

Cool and damp with frequent rain. Snowfall is common during the late winter months. The growing season is long and usually makes for a prosperous harvest.

Natural Resources

Lumber, game, and red pigment.

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Lady Cyna of Caywold

• Female Cat Lord

Alternative Name(s)

City of the Cat

Type

Town

Population

Approximately 1220

Related Ethnicities

• Eastern Men
• Western Men

Location under

Bersingr Vale

Owner/Ruler

Lady Cyna Rexfelis

A few NPCs:
Ezaegr Darkward: M/Elf/Aristocrat/LE. Ezaegr has thick black hair and large gray eyes, and prominent ears. He wears fine raiment and jewelry. Ezaegr has a hunting dog named Athed.
Aegeard: M/Rahlman/Fgh/N. Aegeard is fair in appearance, with braided black hair and blue eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a bastard sword. Aegeard is loyal to the Lady Cyna.
Gunran: F/Hill Dwarf/Fgh/LG. Gunran is short, with brown hair and brown eyes. She wears a chain hauberk and wields a battle axe and javelins.
Mane: M/Half-orc/Wiz/N. Mane has black hair and large green eyes. He wears fine clothing with several arcane fetishes hang from his belt. He wields a black-varnished staff.
Garriel Boc: M/Myrrish/Clr/NG. Garriel has a square face, with long graying brown hair and blue eyes. He wears modest garments and several pouches hang from his belt, along with a light mace of Kandish craftsmanship.