Anvil

Anvil is a small village in the north of the Pagan Plains in northwestern Allansia.

The people are simply peasants and loggers, with most of their income gathered from trading their harvest with travelers that stop by occasionally at the village. Some of the more adventurous folk work up north the mountains, digging for rich minerals. The villagers lead simple but peaceful lives. The village sits in a patch of woods the locals call The Old Forest Trial, which leads east to the foothills of Firetop Mountain.

However, upon mentioning the word "Zagor", eyes start to dart nervously and murmurs creep behind backs. It is known that the fearful presence of a great WARLOCK near Firetop Mountain has the people on edge, as foul things such as missing livestock and withering crops are immediately linked to the mountain.

Politics and Factions

Chief

The villagers only gather for festivals or harvests, in which petty squabbles arise for best Market spots for wares. Other than those days, everyone goes about their own businesses. Raggnar Redtooth, is the disgraced village head because he let the Blackmarked Bandits take residence and go about their way.

Blackmarked Bandits

Blackmarked Bandits are petty thugs and ruthless enforcers skilled at intimidation and violence. They work for money and have no scruples. Overtime, more and more such lowlife came to the village, at the prospect of an easy life and picking. The leader of the ring is a man named Gustav.

Places of Interest

Drinking Establishments
In Anvil one can find The Two Moons , Double Duck, and Hullgrim's Alehouse. The former is an Inn ran by a friendly barkeep the locals call Moose (NG male Human commoner). At Double Duck Tavern you will find Drunk dwarves who prospects in The Mines further up north, and gamble away their wages.

Swords and Shields
Amaric runs the local weapons' shop, but he does not smith. Instead, shipments are sent over from towns monthly.

Mystic Mary's
She is the local soothsayer, who lives alone by herself near the edge of the villager, surrounded by her thirty cats. "Cross my palm with gold, and have your fortunes for told!"

Miner's Exchange
There are no guilds to be found in the city, but there is a Miner's Exchange who is ran by a lady called Talia (CN, female human spy). She is part of a larger miner's guild and is tasked to inspect the village whether would it make a reasonable outpost for the mines to the north. As she is always busy, she sends adventurers in her steed to explore mines.

Shrine Of Libra
Chandra Stol, has taken up residence within the shrine. She bakes fresh bread daily, which she gives away free. She is very quiet; she rarely speaks and is more likely to shrug in response to a question than give a wordy answer.

Oakheart Manor
Before this place was ruined, its cellars served as safe storage for Food and water in the event that the estate was attacked, while an adjoining crypt provided a resting place for the deceased members of the Oakheart family. The Blackmarks have since expanded the cellars to suit their own purposes, adding gambling corners, workshops, and barracks.

Quests of the Old Forest Trail

While this seemingly quiet village in the foothills serve as a base for many new adventurers, there are many dangers which looms in the Old Forest Trail.

Goblin Slayer
Is an introductory adventurer of a wider campaign setting, which involves the hunt of the most common and weakest enemy.

The Black Road
A wagon needs assistance through the treacherous desert of skulls. Its destination - a remote village in the foothills up north. Its cargo - a secret.

Uninvited Guests
A celebratory feast is thrown at a bad time where food source is scarce. The townsfolk need your help to make this a reality!

Giant Diplomacy
Word have gone around that Bad Fruul is recruiting a powerful ettin into his army, and that must be stopped.

Siege of Anvil
The hill giant warlord makes his final plans and attempts to siege the town soon. The villagers have called for aid from the nearby towns of Salamonis, Stonebridge and Fang, but they are afraid the reinforcements will arrive late.

Warlock of Firetop Mountain
Tales of a great treasure guarded by a powerful warlock draws adventurers but most never return. Those that do speak of the dangers of a dungeon underneath the looming Firetop Mountain. This is a Campaign.