Icefowl's Roost

Icefowl's Roost is a settlement on the eastern tip of the peninsula of Athan. Only a few day's travel from The Rime, the outpost hosts The Aasimar Guardians, who keep the vindictive spirits and other creatures of the icy wastes at bay.

Demographics

Orc/Half-Orc: 50% Human: 40% Aasimar: 10%

Government

The Aasimar have ultimate authority over Athan and its sole settlement, but in practice they prioritize their guardian duties and rituals, leaving the limited governmental affairs to a council of predominantly female elders who settle individual disputes. There are no written laws or police force due to the small, tight-knit nature of the town's population.

Defences

On its western side, Icefowl's Roost is protected by a perimeter wall. Though the small wooden stockade isn't visually impressive, it is enchanted with a powerful forcefield that detects and reflects the undead horrors of The Rime

Industry & Trade

The settlement completely lacks a local productive economy, and is fully supported by shipments from the countries of across the Shuwaje Sea.

Assets

The Aasimar are skilled enchanters and forgers of magical weapons, favoring the use of the Sun Blade. The forcefield (see defenses) that protects the settlement is powered by a Mashyne that, while smaller than many others, is uniquely reliable and efficient in its function, especially when compared to the forcefield employed by the Duchy of Shatterfyne.

History

The outpost was created by an alliance of countries led by the Dwarvish Kingdom of Thrundad in order to slow the constant onslaught of spiritual undead that crossed the Shuwaje Sea into Rovrashynai.

Architecture

Icefowl's Roost consists of a smattering of low-ceilinged single-story huts centered around the Aasimar's tower, an imposing cylinder of black brick that rises well over one hundred feet into the air. The Rocs that like to nest at the top of the tower give the settlement its name.

Type

Outpost / Base

Population

300

Inhabitant Demonym

Athani