Eastpoint Castle

Formerly the simple eastern most castle in Barony of Atlan at the border of Atlan and Barony of Mabon to the north, and the gateway to the wilder lands of the north and east, Eastpoint Castle is now home to a thriving town that serves the hardy humans of this desolate part of the Empire and the launching place for travelers, merchants and adventurers. To the south are the Sua Hills, to the north are the Dawn Forge Mountains and the Wild Reaches, and to the northwest is the Aebietus Forest (home to Aebietus high elves), to the west the Hercynian Wood (the home of Treants, Dryads, Satyrs and Centaurs), and to the southwest the Grugatch Forest (home to the Grugatch wood elves). The population is about 900, with a number of outlying hamlets, farms and estates. The walled town itself has its own charter and is governed by the Council of Guilds, while the ducal seat is the Lord of Eastpoint Castle with the responsibility of securing the town and the surrounding lands. Despite its small size, Eastpoint is an important hub for trade. The Shinning River becomes shallow at, so boat traffic has to stop. This traffic meets with caravans traveling north or south on the Trade Way. Thus goods, business, and taxes enrich what might otherwise be considered a petty, rural fiefdom.

Government

Eastpoint Castle is a the seat of Dukedom of the Inner Reaches. Eastpoint is the name of the town, which is nominally independent in its day to day operations. The walled village with its central keep reflects its origin as the feudal seat of a lord within a much larger kingdom. Its customs and laws are holdovers from that time. Rule is hereditary, and dukedom goes to the firstborn male. Anyone living in the lands claimed by The town of Eastpoint pays taxes to the duke in coin and goods. All able-bodied people also serve turns in the duke’s army and must be ready to answer his call to arms, unless they pay scutage, buying their way out of service. Scutage, in turn, grants the duke funds to pay for full-time soldiers and guards, whom the duke uses to enforce law and custom. Those customs and laws include the guilds that control day-to-day affairs through a city council, the Council of Guilds. Ducal Government:

Lord Maldwyn. The Duke of the Inner Reaches and the lord of Eastpoint Castle. He is rumored to be derelict in his duties, and frequently travels to the capital of Fulton on official “business”.
Lady Morwen. Younger sister to Duke Maldwyn. She is Eastpoint Castle's Constable and Captain of the Guard.
Lieutenant Takeko Samuri warrior. Second in command of the Guard.
Kelson Darktreader Half-elf Tracker, scout and Master of the Hunt.

Eastpoint Militia:

Sherlen Miller She is the Town's Constable, know as the Spearslayer.
Filarion Filvendorson A retired elven smuggler who is part of the local elven noble Floshin family. He spends his days training the local Militia and, sometimes, the Guard in the art of stealth.

Industry & Trade

Local Notables:

Sir Isteval A retired adventurer and a paladin of the Purple Dragon Knights of Bevil
Jekk Ironfist: Dwarven companion to Sir Isteval.
Prince Darfin Floshin: An exiled high elf prince.
Pencheska Natyssa: Courtesan (former inhabitant)
Lady Shalendra “Dare-all” Floshin: Grey elf mage
Delfena Ondabarl: Mage, among the few academics that have studied at the Lore Spire in the dwarven city of Hammerfast.
Parker Gross: Magic student to Delfen Ondabarl Fultonian lesser noble
Karima: Magic student to Delfen Ondabarl Arabic merchant’s daughter

Merchants:

Lady Belinda Anteos: Representative of the Sword Coast Trader’s Bank, a new institution in Eastpoint Castle.
Jerdan Trout The retiring human smith, who has summoned in nephew Hornsbury Trout to take his place.
Davvy Harga: Runs the Otters Run tavern and also a furrier.
Ignal Ironeater: Dwarf Weaponsmith and armorer.

Inns and taverns: