Seaton Settlement in Voltera | World Anvil

Seaton

Seaton is a larger more seedier town south of Saltmarsh   Drab and a little Seedy Seaton used to be a great Bustling Fishing and trade town, although a fishing industry is still here and there is some trade the town now caters to a sizable navy and military contingent under the
Marik Feldron by Portrait Workshop
rule and command and control of "Duke Marik Feldren" who inherited rule of the region by from his more compassionate war hero Brother "Duke Obertus Feldren" who was short lived after falling deathly Ill. "Duke Marik Feldron" has a strong desire to enlarge the navy to better deal with the "Sea Princes" it is rumored that he has a personal disdain for the native inhabitants of the region and desires to increase taxes to enlarge his forces. Seaton has become more of a fortified town with several taverns, brothels to satisfy the typical soldier or sailor and his whims and several different traders and merchants still call the town home but the ones who remain are probably not as reputable as in Seaton's hay days.   Zoomed interactive Map below:    
The Town of Seaton
Drab and a little Seedy Seaton used to be a great Bustling Fishing and trade town, although a fishing industry is still here and there is some trade the town now caters to a sizable navy and military contingent under the rule and command and control of "Duke Marik Feldren" who inherited rule of the region by from his more compassionate war hero Brother "Duke Obertus Feldren" who was short lived after falling deathly Ill. "Duke Marik Feldron" has a strong desire to enlarge the navy to better deal with the "Sea Princes" it is rumored that he has a personal disdain for the native inhabitants of the region and desires to increase taxes to enlarge his forces. Seaton has become more of a fortified town with several taverns, brothels to satisfy the typical soldier or sailor and his whims and several different traders and merchants still call the town home but the ones who remain are probably not as reputable as in Seaton's hay days.
  Seaton is not only ruled by the Duke but Several Factions and Guilds have significant influence in the
Captain Grandford by Portrait Workshop
Town. The Chief Security for the town is the Dukes Private Garrison Known as the Red Guard Known for their Distinctive Bright Red Studded and Padded Armor and Typically carrying Halbards and Spears. They are under the Captain of the guard Fanster Granford who commands over 400 Red guard through out the city. The Merchants Guild has a strong presence and it is allied with the Priests of Temple of Gond several of their leaders have influence and the Ear of Duke Marik Feldron. It is rumored that the Priests of Gond Have an elaborate Vault of wonderouos mechanical artifacts and Maintain many mechanical machines aid in bringing Fresh water into the city. Many of the Merchants strongly beleive that their worship and tithing to the temple of gond has infleunce on their businesses and prosperity hence the Strong alliance with the Merchants guild and many of the merchants in town.   With a sizable shipping presence the Mariners Guild is also present in seaton and to get some of the best captains, navigators and crew one would have to talk to them. Trade vessels not sanctioned by the mariners guild of Ageron are charged and additional 5% tarrif on trade goods entering the port of Seaton this is believed to help reduce the likelyhood of smuggling and rarely do non mariners guild sanctioned ships enter the port unless its to seek repairs or harboring from impending storms.   The Temple of Helm also has influence in the town a majority of the Red Guard and Fanster Granford along with the Duke Feldron himself Frequent the temple of helm along with many of the Kings soldiers that and
Red Guard by Portrait Workshop
Commanders that are stations in or near the town of seaton. The Temple of Helm is the oldest temple in the Town of seaton and it is beleived to have been here when Seaton was just a small hamlet before the Great Storms.

Government

Militaristic Feudal Structure

Defences

Large Keep, 22' High City Wall with several towers, Large Garrison, Several Naval Vessels, Large Contingent of the Southern Army.

Industry & Trade

Several Trades Craftsman, Taverns and Brothels, Stables, Fishing and Trade warehouses along with ship repair and shipbuilding.

Infrastructure

Major Bridge,Cobblestone roads, Shipyard, Docks, Markets, Jewlers, Stablers, Smithies, Theaters, Temples, Book Stores, Leather workers, Inns, Taverns, Eateries, Brothels & Houses of ill Repute.

Assets

Docks, Shipbuilding and Repair, Trade Warehouses, Shops

Guilds and Factions

Mariner's Guild, Seaton Merchants Guild, Red Guard, Order of Helm, Priests of Gond, Carpenters Guild, Outriders Guild, Thieves Guild.

Architecture

Tudor Style homes of Timber and Stone many adorn a dusty pale or Gold Stucco.

Natural Resources

Prospectors from the Rivers, and Miners from the nearby hills bring in jewels and some precious metals, there is a group of pearl divers and gatherers of coral. Cottons from the outlying farmlands come in to be woven and some exotic materials from sea trade adorn the tailor shops.
  1. Eastern Gate
  2. (Inn) The Merry Coachman
  3. (Tavern) The Stoned Crow
  4. Roagin's Stable and Smithy
  5. (Inn/Tavern) Lord Benbow Inn
  6. Lord Venwick's manor
  7. Duke Feldron's Keep
  8. Grindlen Family Shipwrights
  9. The Black Run Bridge
  10. Lord Holgren's Manor
  11. Church of Helm
  12. Gilrick's Curiosity Shop
  13. Coachman Road Trade Warehouse
  14. (Tavern)The Naughty Cat
  15. The Mariner's Guild House
  16. Riverfront Garrison and Jail
  17. Garrison Stables
  18. Seahorse Stable & Smithy
  19. Tessa's Leatherworks
  20. (Eatery) The Merry Flounder
  21. Turn a page Books & Maps & Brewery
  22. All Things Carved Ivory & Wood
  23. (Tavern)The Sirens Call
  24. Drake's Precious Metals
  25. Harbor Fish Market
  26. Charcuterie Food Stalls
  27. Harbor Bend Jewelers
  28. Harbor Bend Haberdashery
  29. Temple of Tymora
  30. Harmony Breedlove's Tower
  31. Purple lace Manor (Brothel)
  32. Stillsworn Manor
  33. Trader's Bazaar Market
  34. Sidhe's House of Pleasure (Brothel)
  35. (Inn/Tavern) The Wayward Wench
  36. Temple of Gond
  37. Inigo's Fine Blades
  38. Admiral's Manor
  39. Gristlebriars Books
  40. Fellard & Fellard tailors and Leather
  41. (Inn) The Tired Traveler Inn
  42. Traveler's Market
  43. Talrik's General Goods Store
  44. East End Wheelwright & Cooper
  45. East End Gate
  46. Seaton Trade Authority & Assayer
  47. Virxina Bows and Fletchery
  48. Passion Theatre and house of Pleasure (Brothel)
  49. Stitch in time Weavers
  50. Lord Keelan's Manor
  51. Celina's Gems and Jewels
  52. Glitterbright Jewlers
  53. Sildren's Supplies & Medicinals
  54. Grayshaper's Fine Ironworks
  55. Snarblyryp's Enchanted Needle
Type
Large town
Population
12443
Location under
1d12 Random Town Encounters:
1 A Blind Beggar (Blind Hawke) Offers info about the town for a silver coin. (D6 1-5 true 6 False)
2 A thief is being chased by d4 red guard. Runs through the party. (what do players do?)
3 Drunken Sailors Mistake one of the party for a lost friend. (What do Players do?)
5 A man wearing a long cloak seeks to sell the party a rare potion. (Roll in DM's Guide)
6 A street Harlot Distracts one or more of the party while her Child thief tries to pick their pockets. (Roll VS Passive Perception)
7 A wandering Merchant tries to sell the party pickled eggs 2 in 6 chance party members get sick from eating the eggs.
8 Several street Harlots try to lure party member(s) into an alley and atttempt to rob them.
9 A priest of Tymora offers a Single party member a blessing for 1gp if taken player gets advantage on D4 rolls of their choice for a day.
10 A group of fishermen offer to sell some dried fish to the players at 5 copper a fish (2 Fish = a meal) (Fish are excellent and Filling...)
11 A Charletan offers a party member a Wager at 3 card Monty 5Sp a hand to win 1gp DC15 player rolls at disdavantage unless skilled at Gambling.
12 A merchant offers party free balcony tickets to the Passion theatre tonight in hopes of attracting them as regular patrons it includes a private waitress and 2 free drinks each.