campaigns:haven:kings_hill
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Best known for its taverns, like the Brothers of Justice, the Fiery Gourd near Hearthfire Tower, and the Strawberry Punch, King's Hill benefits from trade between [[campaigns: | Best known for its taverns, like the Brothers of Justice, the Fiery Gourd near Hearthfire Tower, and the Strawberry Punch, King's Hill benefits from trade between [[campaigns: | ||
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+ | The town is run by Tom the mayor, a rotund gentleman who's always nervous. He's always afraid that the King's Knights will get out of hand. | ||
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+ | The town's chief output is its Kingfine Wool. | ||
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+ | ==== Places ==== | ||
**Hearthfire Tower** was founded many years ago by a circle of wizards who were deeply interested in dragons. The tallest building in King's Hill, some say that actual dragon bones were used in its foundations. The wizards' | **Hearthfire Tower** was founded many years ago by a circle of wizards who were deeply interested in dragons. The tallest building in King's Hill, some say that actual dragon bones were used in its foundations. The wizards' | ||
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**Strawberry Punch** tavern is geared towards children, serving a lot of sweetened stews, chicken, and sweet breads. It serves no alcohol and is run by four men. Spellcasters often weave through the crowds performing simple " | **Strawberry Punch** tavern is geared towards children, serving a lot of sweetened stews, chicken, and sweet breads. It serves no alcohol and is run by four men. Spellcasters often weave through the crowds performing simple " | ||
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+ | The town's largest inn, **The Crown**, is a welcoming place with a large common room (often booked for weddings). The King's Knights often gather here to tell stories of their exploits (which are half-believed by the townsfolk). | ||
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+ | ==== People ==== | ||
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+ | Marey: Female Human Merchant. Marey has a long face, with gray hair and green eyes. She wears plain clothing and carries a long knife. Marey has an animal companion, a tawny rat named Oweth. | ||
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+ | Cyne: Male Human Thief. Cyne has golden hair and soft green eyes, and numerous horrific scars. He wears leather armor and wields a dagger and sling. | ||
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+ | Bradha: Female Elf Fighter. Bradha has a square face, with brown hair and soft gray eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a short sword and short bow. Bradha is vulgar and dishonest. | ||
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+ | Kathon: Female Human Cleric, Good. Kathon is short and willowy, with thin golden hair and light green eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a club. Kathon is perceptive and soft-hearted. | ||
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+ | Horle: Male Dwarf Scholar. Horle has gray hair and gray eyes, and small ears. He wears tailored clothing and a feathered hat. | ||
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+ | Cenbald: Male Human Priest. Cenbald has cropped silver hair and soft hazel eyes. He wears modest garments and a sling of vials and potions. Cenbald has a terrible sense of direction. | ||
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+ | ==== History ==== | ||
The town was primarily a wilderness fortification until it got its name about 150 years ago, where it was the location of the Iron Fist training camps during the First War and subsequent War for the Atlas. The 13-year-old prince who won the decisive battle here was crowned King Tarin III in the town itself. | The town was primarily a wilderness fortification until it got its name about 150 years ago, where it was the location of the Iron Fist training camps during the First War and subsequent War for the Atlas. The 13-year-old prince who won the decisive battle here was crowned King Tarin III in the town itself. | ||
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campaigns/haven/kings_hill.txt · Last modified: 2020/09/05 11:25 by brent