Blackrock
Points of interest
Blue Star Clinic
This is the shop and home of Master Biothaumaturgist Volodar the Grace Touched and his son Livanel Graceson. This is the only biothamaturgy shop in town. Located in the Drakeskeep Borough, not far from the Green Rudd River. Tall three story building of high build quality.
The Smiling Duchess
Two Story Inn and Tavern located in the Market Borough of Blackrock. Run by a Half-Elf named Lynnsa Thornbred alongside the Duchess’ cook and Lynnsa’s husband a Tiefling named Crodenth. The building is old but well maintained. Located near the main market is a well-known and respected establishment. Along with the owners a pair of Halfling sisters and a large Half-Orc work within its walls. The bottom floor is dominated by a tavern with a fully stocked bar and kitchen. The upstairs contains six bedrooms of varying sizes. A basement houses personal living quarters for the owners and storage areas.
The Blackrock Grotto
A moderately well-known temple to Manem in the region. It is called the Blackrock Grotto because it is entirely carved into the dark rock cliff walls that border the sea along Blackrock's northern coast. There are a series of 512 steps leading down the grotto, each one carved with a prayer to Manem. The monks who residence here walk the steps, praying the prayers as they go, whenever a storm hits Blackrock. The Grotto is overseen by Bishop Thulrassa, an elderly lizardfolk who has long served at the temple.
Blackrock Spire
A giant stone spire just off the coast of the town that gives the town its name. In ancient Seldruin, the spire was called Dúr Sarn Plural Serni -O I Tinu Aenil. At its peak is a gem of some kind that emanates a brilliant blue light known as Lesu's Beacon. Rumor has it that the Princess of Starlight placed the stone there and enchanted it with starlight to guide troops to land during a terrible storm. Getting even as close as the base of the spire causes a terrible burning pain, so no one has ever actually climbed the spire and seen the stone.
The Old Woolen Mill
Off the northwestern road leading out of the market, there sits the ruins of a mill just inside the town walls. Before the cornerstone stands an obelisk two meters tall. The black rock appearing to be carved of the very rock of the town's namesake. The mill may lie in ruins, and the ground in the area littered with rubble, windblown debris, and wild grass; but the ground immediately around the obelisk is an oasis of vibrant grass, flowers, and crafted works. Those venturing near (something the townsfolk discourage, passionately) find the crafted works to be wooden and metal playthings for children; statuettes, animals, wheels, and balls. The grass is lush and soft to the touch, inviting a summer nap under the sun-warmed skies. The flowering plants form a sweet smelling wall of honeysuckle, lilac, freesia, and gardenia between the obelisk and the ruins. The only feature on the obelisk is a vertical engraving of names; between 9 and 10 on each side.
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