Rhynehurst

Owned by the Saflynd family.Lord ALywen . The Rhynehursts control significant holdings along the western edge of the Viscounty of Verbobonc. The town of Rhynehurst sits about thirty miles upriver from Verbobonc City, where the  Celeb’vara River flows into the Velverdyva River . The confluence of these two rivers is a prime location for a trading port, and Rhynehurst has been a trading town since its earliest days. A large collection of Rhennee maintain a semi-permanent encampment just outside of Rhynehurst, and the riverfolk are more welcome in Rhynehurst than anywhere else in the viscounty. Rhynehurst is a rowdy, exciting place that boasts some of the best wine, best parties, and best bards in all of Verbobonc.
Rhynehurst enjoys low taxes and very lax laws, making it a welcoming stop for would-be criminals. However, two factors work to keep crime in Rhynehurst low. The first is the pride and unity the residents of Rhynehurst feel, promoting a community spirit that is resistant to endemic crime. The second factor is the prevalence of the Family, the organized crime network in Verbobonc. The Family likes to have a secure area to pass goods, both legal and illegal, and so the Family works to protect the status quo in Rhynehurst. Smugglers, con artists, and pickpockets from “outside” the Family are not welcome, and dealt with harshly.
House Rhynehurst has a very relaxed attitude toward many things, which has brought easy growth to their lands, happiness to their vassals, and a gentle truce with some of the unsavory elements of society. The general populace is easy-going and enjoys a good day’s work combined with a good night’s fun. Rhynehurst’s cultural offerings are second only to Verbobonc City in both size and quality. Many a young Rhynehurst lad and lass have strolled and hummed and strummed away the hours while working in the fields, watching the herds, laboring in the bakeries, or enjoying the Riverwalk.
The Celeb’vara is wide, slow, and easy to navigate. The famed Rhynehurst River Walk is a collection of shops, art galleries, cafes, and theaters along the banks of the Celeb’vara. Music and lyrical poetry seem almost second nature to those from Rhynehurst, and these abilities are encouraged by Lord Rhynehurst, who often not only attends but sometimes acts in the local plays and pageantry. Socially, Rhynehurst is often viewed as something of a backwater part of the Viscounty.

House position on Viscount

All of house rhynehurst are loyal to the Viscount. Curlys will take offense if they insult the Mounted Borderers  the Church of St. Cuthbert, or the Viscount. If asked how he can live in luxury when so many are suffering he fakes a shocked expression and will state, “If we change the way we live the giant won.”
The dangerous Iron Wood less than a half-day away from the town of Rhynehurst. Although the evil forces there rarely foray into Rhynehurst lands, the folk of Rhynehurst are prepared. The Rhynehurst Silver Guard is a military unit dedicated to fighting werecreatures that venture into the civilized lands. Rhynehurst is home to the Riverwalk Society, a collection of bards and other artists ranging from hopefuls to skilled professionals. Patrons of the arts regularly visit Rhynehurst as well, hoping to become a benefactor to the newest talent. Several underground (and, technically, illegal) gladiatorial arenas operate in the city, specializing in man-against-beast and gladiator team matches. These events are wildly successful and well attended, and gladiators can become very popular and wealthy. Although accidents do occasionally happen, very few of these arenas offer fights to the death.

Chondell Winery

Small successfully winery and tasting parlor owned by Lord Kosak Chondell 

Church of Fharlanghn

There are two main centers of worship for Fharlanghn the Dweller on the Horizon in the viscounty. The head of the church, Father Pilchus , works out of Rhynehurst . This church is a large two-story wooden building right off the Riverwalk and adjacent to Randuun’s Regalia, the premier wilderness outfitter in the region. It is a quiet building filled with maps, books covering a wide variety of subjects and dormitories for itinerant clerics.

Loungue of Lirr

Tavern and art house dedicated to the worship of Lirr  Goddess of Poetry, Prose, Literature, and Art. Many Oeridian sorcerers and wizards worship Lirr, particularly those who dislike Delleb's conservative and reclusive nature.

Type

City

Owner/Ruler

Wendell Rhynehurst

Owning Organization

House Rhynehurst