Grandfin Harbor
Grandfin is the largest city on the Bay of Kiwa landmass, known for its thriving and bustling harbor. A massive whitestone statue Kiwa stands at the entrance of the bay, greeting all wayward and weary voyagers. The city is populous and diverse, boasting several thousand within its walls. As with most major settlements, Grandfin is divided into a number of districts, each holding to its own set of unique businesses and households.
Grandfin is a sister city to Stormcrest, an underwater settlement closer of the center of the Bay of Kiwa. Both cities are ruled by a Paragon giant – Kohatu, a stone giant bonded to Patuanu, presides over Grandfin while his brother Awha, storm giant and Paragon of Kiwa, reigns over Stormcrest.
Locations
Bell Ward- Chapel of Kiwa: A holy building dedicated to the water primordial. The symbol of Aquai is emblazoned onto its front doors. Iona is the current priestess and caretaker, and former mentor of Ylva for a few months. [7] Kalani requests a sample of holy water from Iona.
- Chad’s Foundry: A rough-and-tumble smithy with plenty of strong dudes working over the anvil. The owner, Chad, is a hobgoblin who only buys, sells, and crafts armor and melee weaponry. There’s a public fight ring in front of the smithy every other night. [7] Dhumkk’d has his sword and handaxes sharpened. (2sp)
- Gena’s Armory: A common forge is just around the corner. Gena, a human blacksmith, is open to buying, selling and customizing most military wear. [7] Kalani sells pirate loot and has a studded leather armor custom-made. (+40gp) Mender sells his Scale Mail. (20gp)
- The Night’s Bijoux: An apothecary with many vials lined up on shelves along the walls. The owner is a well-studied elf with intricate knowledge of herbalism and alchemy. [7] Gem identifies two healing potions and buys moonseed. (4cp)
- The People’s Eye: A specialty shop with a multicolored tarp is tucked into an alley on one of the College Ward’s side streets. The owner, Mr. Langdon, is a well-dressed tiefling with plenty of connections around Ziklaros. He specializes in long-distance communication, though he does have a rather deep collection of arcane components. [7] Kalani sends a message to his father and purchases spell components. (30gp)
- The Market Plaza hosts a great many food stalls and trinket tables for the wandering citizen to buy up with their spare copper. Seafood is the most prevalent here, but it does host a great many pastries, skewers, sandwiches and more. [7] Dhumkk’d and Gem buy food. (cp)
- The Warden’s Post: A modest watchtower that houses some of the Grandfin military. Commander Darren is the presiding officer, posting notices for criminals and bounties for their capture. [7] Isgrid and Co. exchange Grizzgaft and two Bosuns for bounty (+50gp for party, +10gp for Isgrid)
- The Meridian: A tavern and brothel resting right against the harbor. It serves as a popular union between land and sea communities, housing a number of private rooms above and below water. It is also one of the few places in Grandfin where Triton’s Tongue is sold, allowing for land dwellers to journey below the depths. [7] Party stays the night. Dhumkk’d has company.
- Kohatu’s Castle: A tall, angular building made entirely of whitestone towers over the nearby establishment. It is a marvel of masonry, attributed to the work of Chieftain Kohatu, the current ruler and Paragon of Terra. At present, Kohatu is suspended in the throneroom by a wooden coffin and chains, and his daughter Koha manages affairs in his absence. [7] Party meets with Koha, daughter of Kohatu, and learn of Stormcrest.
Demographics
60% Human, 20% Dwarf, 10% Genasi, 10% Other
Government
Kohatu, a stone giant bonded to Patuanu, presides over Grandfin while his brother Awha, storm giant and Paragon of Kiwa, reigns over Stormcrest.
History
Over two hundred and fifty years past, brothers Kohatu and Awha were granted blessings from the primordials Patuanu and Kiwa respectfully. After finding the fertile land of Kiwa, the brothers fought over who would reign over the land. Awha, in a stunning display of strength, struck his trident into the soil and sunk miles upon miles of land into the ocean below, with only the present-day crescent of land remaining above the waves. He threatened to sink the rest of the crescent, but then gazed upon a gargantuan, shimmering primordial that drifted through the ocean past his gaze, illuminated with a twilight glow. Awha believed it to be a symbol of peace from Kiwa herself and halted his assault, settling with what would eventually become Stormcrest. Kohatu, satisfied with the respite of peace, built upon the remaining land and crafted with his own masonry the foundation of Grandfin.
Founding Date
50 PR
Alternative Name(s)
Grandfin
Type
City
Population
26,439
Inhabitant Demonym
Kiwan
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