Samanca

The small port village of Samanca is a place of contrasts. On one side, the village is a picturesque and idyllic place, with colorful houses nestled along a curving shoreline, and fishing boats bobbing gently in the harbor. 
On the other side, the village is dominated by a looming and foreboding presence – the mage prison called the Spike, a massive fortress built atop a rocky island that juts out of the water offshore. The prison's tall stone walls are visible from the village, and a constant stream of magical energy crackles in the air, casting an eerie glow over the surrounding waters.
The prison is a place of great mystery and fear. Legends abound of the powerful and dangerous mages who are held within its walls, and many of the villagers avoid looking directly at the island, as if fearful of attracting the attention of the mages within. Rumors abound about the treatment of the prisoners, and some of the villagers claim to have seen strange apparitions or heard wails of pain carried on the wind.
The village is home to a mix of fishermen, traders, and other hardy souls who have made their living on the sea. The villagers are a tough and self-reliant group, used to making their own way in the world, and they view the prison with a mix of awe and trepidation.
The people of Samanca have learned to live in the shadow of the Spike, and have even found ways to profit from its presence. A few enterprising merchants have set up shops selling magical artifacts and potions, catering to the needs of the prison guards and visitors.
The village's small port serves as the main point of entry for those visiting the mage prison, and a constant stream of ships comes and goes, bringing supplies, prisoners, and visitors to and from the island. The villagers are accustomed to the comings and goings, but they remain wary of the mysterious and powerful beings that the prison contains.
Despite the shadow cast by the prison, life in Samanca goes on. The village has a small marketplace where locals and visitors alike can buy fresh seafood, exotic spices, and other goods. There are a few taverns and inns that cater to travelers passing through, and a blacksmith who keeps the fishing boats and other equipment in good repair.
The village is overseen by a stern and no-nonsense harbor master, who keeps a watchful eye on the ships that pass through the harbor. The harbor master is responsible for enforcing the strict regulations that govern the village's interactions with the prison, and he is known to be merciless to anyone who violates those rules.
Overall, Samanca is a place of great drama and intrigue, where the placid beauty of the village is offset by the dark and ominous presence of the Spike looming offshore.

Maps

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  The Kingdom of Valonde - Samanca

Founding Date

2843 AS

Type

Village

Population

~560

Location under

Valonde

Included Locations

• The Hungry Vulture
• The Spike

Owner/Ruler

Gastoth Albozil

Owning Organization

The Kingdom of Valonde

Characters in Location

• Flickering Candle "Flicker"
• Gastoth Albozil
• Morgran Daerdahk
• Wilfire Strongbluff
• Ziamara Emberwatcher