6. Maddok’s Wainwright

This large barn holds two carts and three wagons along with six horses. There are also two guard dogs here. They will both bark at strangers until told to hush. A simple sign showing a horse and cart hangs suspended from two chains by the shop’s entrance.

PMaddok’s Wainwright is the sole wagon repair and transport hub in Nulb, an operation riddled with corruption and steeped in the murky dealings of bandits, smugglers, and agents of the Temple of Elemental Evil. This wagon shop, essential for commerce and logistics in Nulb, serves as a lifeline for the Temple’s secret supply chain, ferrying illicit goods between Imeryd's Run, the Temple, and beyond.

Description of the Workshop

Maddok’s Wainwright is a large, sagging barn, built from warped river-timbers and salvaged wagon parts. The scent of wood shavings, pitch, and oil mingles with the more unsettling odors of unwashed men and damp straw. The shop houses multiple carts, wagons, and a stable of tough draft horses, well-accustomed to the treacherous roads of the Gnarley Forest and the Low Road.

• Facilities: Houses three carts, four wagons, and six Two trained guard mastiffs patrol the yard.
• Signage: A rusted iron wheel hangs from chains above the entrance, clanking in the wind.
• Workers: Staff consists of teamsters, guards, animal handlers, and craftsmen.

Workers at Maddok’s Workshop

Maddok’s workshop in Nulb is not just a bustling center for transportation and vehicle repair; it's also home to a diverse group of workers, each contributing their unique skills to the business's operations. These individuals not only support the daily functioning of the workshop but also play crucial roles in maintaining the safety and efficiency of logistics in the region.

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Living Conditions and Financial Details

• Accommodations: The separation of sleeping quarters, with drivers and guards in the loft and the wainwright team in the stalls, reflects their roles and the operational priorities of the workshop.
• Financial Details: Each worker has a small amount of personal money, ranging from 1d6 + 10 copper pieces to 1-2 silver pieces, indicating modest living conditions and limited personal wealth.
• Community Interaction: Should there be a need for change or additional financial transactions, the workers are known to approach either Nydia or Preston, which maintains a tight-knit operational flow and community interdependence.

Living Conditions and Financial Details

• Accommodations: The separation of sleeping quarters, with drivers and guards in the loft and the wainwright team in the stalls, reflects their roles and the operational priorities of the workshop.
• Financial Details: Each worker has a small amount of personal money, ranging from 1d6 + 10 copper pieces to 1-2 silver pieces, indicating modest living conditions and limited personal wealth.
• Community Interaction: Should there be a need for change or additional financial transactions, the workers are known to approach either Nydia or Preston, which maintains a tight-knit operational flow and community interdependence.

Operations & Criminal Dealings

Legitimate Business

• Repairs and sells wagons, carts, and harnesses.
• Offers teamsters-for-hire to merchants brave enough to do business in Nulb.
• Smuggles contraband under loads of grain, hides, and lumber.

Illicit Operations

• Temple Supply Chain: Regularly moves goods between Nulb, the 55. Hunting Cabin - off map, and the Temple’s secret tunnel.
• Bandit Contracts: Works with Lareth’s bandits near Hommlet and the Fendrils in the Temple, ensuring they get weapons and supplies.
• Pirate Connections: Uses Lady Nysera Krivaltis’ river network to offload stolen goods and ferry Temple-bound cargo upriver.

Relationships & Faction Ties

Lady Nysera Krivaltis & The Iron Talons

• Maddok’s Wainwright supplies wagons for Nysera’s smuggling operations, but Ivar does not fully trust her.
• Nysera’s Iron Talons: The Men of the Baroness occasionally lean on Ivar for favors, but he resents being pushed around.

The Crimson Reapers

• Felix Fahnor and The Crimson Reapers use Maddok’s Wainwright to move weapons, poisons, and assassination tools.
• Felix respects Ivar’s efficiency, but Ivar sees Felix as a loose cannon.

The Broken Blades

• The Broken Blades mercenary band relies on Ivar for horses and transport in exchange for protection when things get rough.
• Captain Kepala has an understanding with Ivar—the Blades won’t interfere, as long as they get their cut.

Temple of Elemental Evil

• The Temple’s agents regularly visit the shop, either to oversee shipments or to ensure Ivar remains loyal.
• Leuitenant Gefreid Patris and Smigmal Redhand’s bandits trust Ivar to keep their wagons rolling.

Adventure Hooks

• Hijacked Cargo: A Temple shipment has gone missing, and Ivar is desperate to retrieve it before the Temple suspects treachery.
• Undercover Investigation: The PCs are hired to infiltrate Maddok’s Wainwright and uncover its links to the Temple’s supply chain.
• A Disgruntled Worker: Jorvan "Muck" hints at a major secret buried under Maddok’s Wainwright—but getting him to talk won’t be easy.
• Rival Cartels: Nysera Krivaltis and Felix Fahnor both want control of Maddok’s Wainwright—the PCs are caught in the middle of a power struggle.
• A Secret Tunnel: Rumors suggest a hidden passage under Maddok’s Wainwright leads directly to the Temple of Elemental Evil—but is it just a myth?

Final Notes

Maddok’s Wainwright is more than just a wagon shop—it is a crucial cog in Nulb’s criminal machine, deeply entangled with the Temple’s dark ambitions. Whether as a neutral hub, a battleground between factions, or the scene of a deadly betrayal, it offers a perfect backdrop for intrigue, danger, and adventure in the world of Greyhawk.

Living Conditions and Financial Details

• Accommodations: The separation of sleeping quarters, with drivers and guards in the loft and the wainwright team in the stalls, reflects their roles and the operational priorities of the workshop.
• Financial Details: Each worker has a small amount of personal money, ranging from 1d6 + 10 copper pieces to 1-2 silver pieces, indicating modest living conditions and limited personal wealth.
• Community Interaction: Should there be a need for change or additional financial transactions, the workers are known to approach either Nydia or Preston, which maintains a tight-knit operational flow and community interdependence.

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Intrigue and Secret Dealings

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Connections with Criminal Elements

Bandit and Pirate Ties: Preston's strategic position in transportation makes him a valuable ally for local bandits and pirates, facilitating under-the-table deals for safe passage and discreet deliveries.

Agents from the Temple of Elemental Evil

Covert Negotiations: Preston has been approached by agents of the Temple, who wish to use his logistical network for their operations, offering him power and protection in return.

Merger Plans with Borter & Doe

• Strategic Expansion: Preston's push to merge with Borter & Doe, inspired by Jesrik's influence from beyond the grave, aims to solidify his business's prominence in Nulb and beyond.
• Clanstien meeting: Preston meeds with the two merchants at 3. Waterside Hostel of Nulb to discuss the deal.

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Ivar "Two-Fingers" Maddok

Master Teamster Gruff, sharp-eyed, and ruthless, Ivar is a former smuggler-turned-businessman, running the shop with an iron fist.

• Lost three fingers in a deal gone wrong, leaving his left hand gnarled and half-usable.
• Works closely with the Temple’s agents, ensuring shipments reach their hidden tunnels.
• Has an uneasy alliance with Nysera Krivaltis and her Drakes, providing them with wagons when necessary.

Jorvan "Muck" Remley – Wainwright

A hunched, one-eyed carpenter, Jorvan handles all wagon and wheel repairs.

• Unkempt and perpetually covered in wood dust, he speaks in grunts and curses.
• Secretly despises Ivar but stays for the coin.

Kreet & Varn – Wagon Guards

Hulking brutes clad in patched armor, these two act as enforcers, ensuring that shipments reach their destination without interruption.

• Former mercenaries who found steady work in Nulb’s underworld.

Old Man Gorry – Stablemaster

Bent with age and smelling of sour ale, Gorry handles the shop’s horses, tending to them with a harsh but experienced hand.

• Despises working for criminals but owes Ivar a life-debt, keeping him bound to Maddok’s Wainwright.

Workforce and Roles

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Drivers (Tylan, Chitty)

Responsible for managing carts and wagons, both also regulars at the Waterside Hostel.

• Role: driver.
• Items: leathermail, crossbow, dagger

Guards (Hydall, Groban)

Provide security for deliveries, equipped with crossbows and swords.

• Role: guardsmen
• Items: ringmail, xbow, shortsword

Hired Hand (Oremar)

Cares for animals and maintains the shop.

• Role: hired hand

Wainwright (Krivossk)

Skilled craftsman, aided by apprentice Henri in repairing and constructing wagons.

• Role: wainwright
• Items: leathermail, battle axe

Wainwright apprentice (Henri)

In training, aided by apprentice Henri in repairing and constructing wagons.

• Role: apprentice wainwright
• Items: leathermail, shortsword, dagger

Type

Shop, Generic

Parent Location

Nulb

Owner

Preston

Kreet & Varn – Wagon Guards

Medium Humanoid (Human), Neutral Evil
AC 15 (Chain Shirt) | HP 39 (6d8+12) | Speed 30 ft.
STR 16 (+3) | DEX 12 (+1) | CON 14 (+2) | INT 10 (+0) | WIS 11 (+0) | CHA 9 (-1)

• Skills Athletics +5, Intimidation +2, Perception +2
• Senses Passive Perception 12 | Languages Common
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Actions

• Multiattack. Kreet & Varn each make two melee attacks.
• Heavy Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8+3) bludgeoning damage.
• Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10+1) piercing damage.

Tactics & Traits

• Brutal Enforcers. Gain advantage on Intimidation checks when threatening violence.
• Relentless (1/Day). If reduced to 0 HP, they drop to 1 HP instead.
• Underworld Hired Muscle. Cannot be bribed for less than 50 gp.