Dern

Ah! Dern! Rain-lashed and proud, Dern stands at the mouth of the Donre, a gleaming gate to the sea. From the wide, mansion-lined avenues of Dukesgate to the rowdy taverns of Rogues' Alley, almost anything can be found in Dern. But beware of the intrigues of the court and the secrets that dwell in the shadows. Who knows what's waiting around the corner.

The City of Dern sits at the mouth of the Donre River. It has an excellent natural harbor, which allows it to be a major center of trade.

Castle Dern

This is the ducal residence of Dern. It is essentially a a fortified palace. In front, there is the Castle Plaza, where the Duchess or Duke addresses the city.

Castle Park

This is a greenwood in the center of the city, dedicated to the gods and maintained for the "betterment of the people of Dern." It also has a number of public gardens and fountains, and it generally a place of leisure and relaxation. Some public festivals take place here or in the Castle Plaza nearby

Dukesgate

This is the posh, wealthy neighborhood of Dern- the nobility, wealthy, and the fashionable live here.

Templesgate

The majority of Dern's religious buildings and institutions are located here. The Great Plaza has the City Temple, the most important religious building in Dern, at its center. The City Temple has shrines to the five First Gods and an altar to Alku at its center. Smaller shrines are located around its walls to lesser gods and heroes. Beneath the plaza is the City Catacombs, or the City of the Dead, which is the resting place for most of the city's dead.

Westgate

Here, the families of the ducal army and navy have made their home, in order to be closer to their loved ones in the army. Westgate is also a hub for shipping and smuggling, with its many docks further from the main import offices.

Southgate

This is the neighborhood where the up-and-coming, well-to-do but not quite "it" crowd live.

Navy Docks

This is the district that houses the military buildings and barracks, for both the army and the navy. Parts are a bit rough around the edge, but for the most part, it's a respectable part of town.

Oldwood

This neighborhood used to be all wooded along the river, however, with the expansion of the city, it has been developed. It's a bit mixed, but is a favorite area for elves to live due to the number of trees and open spaces still in the area.

Three Bridges

This is the central part of Dern, and is home to many of the important civic buildings, such as the City Watch Headquarters, the City Hall, and many guildhalls. There are also a few taverns here, but they cater mostly to dignitaries and merchants from abroad.

University Park

The University, its great garden, and the surrounding area is called the University Park. Many different shops pandering to University students and professors are located here, and it's where most of the magical shops are. Booksellers, calligraphers, and such suppliers are comon here. The University itself takes up several blocks.

Northgate, Five Hills, & New Town

These are the areas where most average people live. Shopkeepers, innkeepers, artisans and regular, common folk make up the most of the people here. Shops here tend to be mundane, but a few might have healing potions or the like. Newly arrived visitors (but generally not nobles or other notables) often stay in this area's numerous inns, taverns or guesthouses.

Rogues' Alley

Rogues' Alley is the seediest part of town, full of thieves' dens, murderers and other unsavory people. If you have stolen goods, it's the first place to find a fence... Just make sure to be cautious, who knows if the person you're talking too can be trusted. The City Watch rarely patrol here, because it's so dangerous.

Northfields

This district outside the city walls is home to the newer members of Dern society, or those who moved out of the city proper in search of a larger home or a fresh start. A lot of refugees from the south end up here, fleeing persecution at the hands of the Midean Empire.

Southfields

Southfields provides most of the grain for the city, and is composed mostly of farmers. While it is technically part of the City, it also is a bit seperate.

Maps

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  City of Dern

  A City Map of Dern
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  City of Dern Road Map

Type

Large city

Included Locations

• Von Morrin Mansion

Characters in Location

• Aalis Isabeau, the Islander Ambassador
• Adalwin the Hrothan Ambassador
• Adryan Helmsmyn, Guildmaster
• Al Finehair, Guildmaster
• Alaya Wistlen
• Alric Bengar
• Anders Wistlen
• Antilla Layne
• Ardag Kiflor, Guildmaster
• Arndell Sherman
• Artanna Meswick
• Arten Fairwyth, Viri Exemplar and Guildmaster
• Asha Santis
• Audr Strongaxe, the Ironian Ambassador
• Baron Arte von Hessberg, Lord Exemplar
• Baroness Alma von Morrin
• Baroness Dianat West, Lord Secretary
• Baugulf Bravestone, the Darelian Ambassador
• Beldak Fell
• Brae Altaine, Guildmaster and Viri Exemplar
• Braida Astra, the Bekian Ambassador
• Bretna Brunhark
• Brock Taylor, Guildmaster
• Capt. Wes Leigh
• Count Eren von Dyttes, Lord Marshal
• Count Karle Orlan, Lord Fiscal
• Countess Sarena Orlan
• Countess Zyranda Hrotha, Lord Ambassador
• Daedan
• Dana Webber
• Danilen, the Zannosten Ambassador
• Danny Wistlen
• Delianna Wistlen
• Domi Garcon
• Dr. Elgan Fridwort, Viri Eruditus
• Elris Leafsong, the Accran Ambassador
• Endora Thalianos
• Evan the Bard
• Faristan the Oathkeeper
• General Arthur von Mettlebrook
• Harra Silverbrow
• Havben Smythe
• Hilda Fuller
• Hildea Ascepius, Guildmaster
• Ibba, the Byrwennian Ambassador
• Idala Fell
• Irakli Anzan the Bavrenese Ambassador
• Isla Taylor
• Jankin Arden, the Arfenian Ambassador
• Kay Vannah
• Kel Rand
• Lady Atelain von Donn, Lord Exemplar
• Lady Lucretia, the Midean Ambassador
• Lady Mara Rabanis, Viri Optivus
• Lady Vaerona of Telysa
• Lord Eddes von Joren, Lord Exemplar
• Lord Evander
• Lord Faustian
• Lord Frand von Atten, Lord Justice
• Lord Gianos Liat, Lord Chamberlain
• Lord Ianlar of Telysa
• Lord Strom Noachim, Lord Mayor
• Lorifi Andilana
• Maeve Wistlen
• Mal Melthorn
• Merta Honefrith, Guildmaster
• Mileva Drastonva, the Goylan Ambassador
• Mistress Ainsley van Thorn
• Mistress Mara von Thorn
• Nelnith Torfielne
• Ol' Nesgar
• Omanerios, the Morigan Ambassador
• Ondre Wistlen
• Paric
• Polly Withersfork
• Poras Smythe, Guildmaster
• Professor Ooksbody
• Ravatris
• Rees Aerthorn
• Rees Finefinger
• Risa Deres, Duchess of Dern
• Sammand Roufly
• Satra Torfielne, the Telysan Ambassador
• Sergeant Kuran Polysan
• Sir Merrick Scond, Viri Optivus
• Tolrik the Irshadian Ambassador
• Ulfgar Cynereadda
• Vaedoc
• Valxina Moonbrow, the Etharian Ambassador
• Viscount Wynes von Rittenburg, Lord Admiral
• Wybert Eiken, the Fridtunian Ambassador

Related Reports (Secondary)

• 01 —Dern Market Festival
• 03 - Investigation at the Manor
• 10 - At the Dog and Rose and meeting new people