Highrock Settlement in Toril CFG-XXII | World Anvil

Highrock

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  The once home of Guldor, Phobos, and clan Stonewind, Highrock now lies in ruins following an invasion of undead under the command of a foul archfiend. This foul demon desecrates the Sacred Steelworks of the Stonewind Clan by forging cursed weapons with foul magic.   Source: Forgotten Realms Fandom Wiki Article

Demographics

primarily dwarf, some gnome

Government

Highrock was once governed by an order of knights and warriors, whose bizarre laws and decrees are commonly ignored.

Industry & Trade

Highrock's forge is famous across the realm.

Districts

Arcanist's District, Coin Village, Garden Market, Lordskeep Farthing, Roc's Wharf, Shadow Docks

Points of interest

Stonewind Steelworks: The workshop of the clan Stonewind, one of the most famous in the realm.  

Arcanist's District

  The ruins of a five-sided keep, which appears restored upon the night of the equinox.  

Coin Village

  The Sawmill: A derelict building of brick and slate, filled with complex dwarven machines. It is apparent that the building is a sawmill, but no-one has been able to work out how to operate it in many generations.   The Shrine of Katib: A cauldron lamp enshrining the flame of Katib, Goddess of Chaos, said to bestow favor to those who leave an offering.  

Lordskeep Farthing

  The Flying Squirrel: A heroic elven inn, known for its impossible variety of beers and ales.   Banarv's Arsenal: The workshop of a male dwarf weaponsmith named Banarv, who was once an adventurer, but retired after his companions were turned into werewolves.   An ancient temple ruins, said to be haunted by a blood-thirsty vampire.  

Roc's Wharf

  The Marut: An ancient stone colossus of unweathered stone, where local merchants come to make contracts. It is said that anyone who breaks an oath sworn upon the Marut will be slain before the next dawn.   The Sorcerous Minstrel: A heroic dwarven inn, built atop an outcrop of hewn and rune-carved stone.  

Shadow Docks

  Biorne's Carvings: The workshop of a male dwarf woodcarver named Biorne, who also brews potions and elixirs.   The Guildhall: An impressive building of timber and brick walls, once an inn house. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local merchant guilds.   The Broken Shield: A grand dwarven tavern, kept by a sphinx named Ammimar.

Architecture

Classic dwarven style.

Geography

Highrock is found in the far northeast corner of Callidyrr within the county of Fairheight. The town is within the Fairheight Range near the Farfair River close to the border with Gnarhelm, making it the northernmost settlement in Callidyrr.

Natural Resources

Highrock's mines are rich in iron, coal, and gold.

RUINED SETTLEMENT
1490

Population
100
Inhabitant Demonym
survivors
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