Scarsburg

SCARSBURG

The Town of Docks

Overview:

Scarsburg is known as the Town of Docks. The town sits in a perfect location that holds many points of both economic and militaristic position. Scarsburg is a town of roughly 1200 people, with a standing army of 700 soldiers and 200 cavalry. The town is a major military holding position due to the closest port city to another country. Scarsburg has a historic past, as the last of the undead menace was quelled on the streets of the town, ending the Undead Scourge, decades ago. The town's name came from a large rocky 'scar" that runs through the upper hills of the town, causing steppes within the town.

The town of Scarsburg exports fish, ships built, and also wool. It has a large textile industry and making of sails as well as woolen clothing. Goods from Jade Isles, Iron Kingdoms, as well as Hepulchor make their way to the Scarsburg Market. Rare weapons, exotic spices, colorful silks and armors can be found in the market of Scarsburg. The Town of Docks offers many different shops and bazaars to shoppers, offering goods and services that cannot be found elsewhere in Gothmyr, inland.

Scarsburg is also home to a few thieves guild as well as a port stop for an assassin's guild, the Black Daggers. Crime and corruption abound in Scarsburg, as much coin is spent and exchanges hands within the Town of Docks. Few claim the guildmasters of the council are under the thumb of these thieves guilds, but the constant war in back alleys and arrests of killers and thieves shows someone is still upholding law and order in town.

Location:

Scarsburg is located on the southern shore of Gothmyr's border, sitting on the Emerald Sea. Scarsburg is usually the first town those who enter Gothmyr via the South Gate often come to. Scarsburg is west of Avendorf, its closest neighbor and east of the westernmost Iron Tower.

Leadership:

Scarsburg has no official leader. Baron Derek Hapswolf V, died seventy winters ago, and since then, a loose council of guildleaders meet weekly to discuss town business and continue to keep the peace. The current council is that of six guildleaders. The are:

• Baron Franz Balencourt II - Guildmaster of Shipping and Dockmasters
• Baroness Ilde of Mellintir - Guildmistress of Clotheirs and textiles
• Lord Fenik of House Aganfeld - Guildmaster of Builders, masons and Engineers
• Lord Heinrick Gotinhaus - Guildmaster of Merchants, vendors and Sellers
• Lady Dupuis of House Anderz - Guildmistress of Ships, wrights and Sailmakers
• Baron Ykik Bloodbeard - Guildmaster of Farmers, miners and Vinters

Areas of Interest:

• The Grand Bazaar - Open air market where ships offload and sell goods.
• The Soiled Rapier - Massive three building tavern and Inn. Often holds music concerts. Run by Ogden Forsythe, one-eyed human male.
• The Opulent Opal - Well stocked Jewelers and gem cutters. Use illusionists to let clients 'try on" jewelry. Run by Denisa Ferrel, elven female
• Gregorr's Haus of Wonders - Wonderful shoppe of exotic goods, random treasures and "found" relics. Owned by Gregorr Dusshtov. Has invisible security.
• Saduvali's Garment Emporium - Fine clothing from around the Known World. Silk outfits are made to custom order. Run by Addi Sanduvai.
• The Docks - over fifty large and medium docks, ships entering for passage, or loading or offloading goods. Jobs can be had here.
• Dockmaster's Closet - Small seedy tavern used by sailors. Rooms for rent only have Hammocks. Fights break out here often.
• The Gaunty Rings - Double round tavern and Inn - Connected goods shop. Rumored to be owned by Black Daggers. Run by Hidie Rumsfelt Dwarven Female.
• The Dockside Gallows - Public hanging stocks and often a place to pick up "seedy work".
• Gatehouse Tavern - Public drinking hall close to the West gate. Main drinking hole for Guardsmen of Scarsburg.

Map Legend:

1. The Council's Keep (Empty baron's Keep)
2. West Gate "War Gate"
3. North Gate "Kings Gate"
4. East gate "Grave Gate"
5. The Docks "Wayside"
6. The Bazaar (Open air market)
7. Balthazars Tower (Sage)
8. Soiled Rapier Tavern
9. West Gate Customs Haus
10. Saduvali's Garment Emporium
11. Gregorr's Haus of Wonders
12. The Gaunty Rings
13. The Opulent Opal
14. Sea Dragon Festhall
15. Iron Gargoyle Brewhaus
16. The Gallows and Civic Building
17. Estate of Baron Hasenfjord - Hero of Scarsburg
18. The Triangular Rabbit General Goods
19. Anderz Armor and Smithy
20. The Graveyard Mausoleums.

Type

Large town