Madestone
Madestone is a city unlike any other in the Caluan Desert. The lush, tropical rainforest that surrounds it is a stark contrast to the desolation of the rest of the region. The people of Madestone are free-spirited and welcoming, with a culture that embraces art, music, and storytelling. The city's winding streets are lined with brightly painted buildings and lively markets, filled with exotic fruits, spices, and textiles from all over the world.
The Magnate of Livestock, Barley Serfson, oversees the thriving ranches that dot the outskirts of the city, where horses and other livestock graze on the abundant grass. The city also serves as a hub for travelers on their way out of the Caluan Desert, with a welcoming inn where weary adventurers can rest and replenish their supplies.
Madestone is not without its challenges. The heavy rains that feed the rainforest can sometimes cause flooding and landslides, and the thick jungle can be treacherous for those who venture too far off the beaten path. But for those who embrace its free-spirited culture and stunning natural beauty, Madestone is a true gem in the heart of the Caluan Desert.
very small town that has an inn to take care of travelers on the road out of the Caluan Desert
The area around is still desert in temperature but enough grass grows that there are horses ranches throughout this city and region. The Magnate of Livestock lives here.
Population:
Approximately 7800; mostly dwarf, some human and gnome.
Government:
Two factions war openly for control of the city, a council of elders and several wealthy merchants.
Notable Places:
The Scoundrel's Wand: A modest commoner's inn, within which a magical spell prevents conversations from being overheard.
The Asylum: A two-storey timber and brick building, filled with the madmen and lunatics of the town.
The Stone Giant: A colossal petrified giant stands over the street. Nothing grows in its shadow, and it is said that the giant was an avatar of Death.
A few NPCs:
Daga Siskidotr: Female Dwarf Necromancer, Evil. Daga has an angular face, with braided grey hair and sharp green eyes. She wears tailored clothing and wields a dagger and darts. Daga is searching for her missing familiar, a vampire bat named Thorni.
Urin: Female Dwarf Aristocrat, Evil. Urin has silver hair and blue eyes. She wears fine raiment and silk gloves. Urin is guarded and absent-minded.
Burgiua: Female Human Fighter, Evil. Burgiua is wretched in appearance, with tangled grey hair and dark blue eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a bardiche. Burgiua is assertive and jealous.
Etir: Male Dwarf Soldier, Evil. Etir is short, with white hair and narrow green eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a glaive-guisarme. Etir has an animal companion, a ginger cat named Urdud.
Bertio: Male Human Assassin, Evil. Bertio has curly silver hair and amber eyes, and a thick moustache. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned short sword and dagger. Bertio is easily distracted by magic.
Ames Windsell: Male Human Alchemist, Good. Ames has copper hair and grey eyes. He wears expensive clothing and an amulet of luminous crystal. Ames is cursed with insanity, and is searching for the secret which will break the curse.
Cathedral Ward
Notable Places:
The Crossed Swords: A heroic elven tavern, built around a hewn stone impaled by a sword.
Arifson's Pewter: The workshop of a male dwarf pewtersmith named Hidri Arifson, who is rumored to mint special leaden coins for the Assassin's Guild.
The Shrine of Erilmith: A stone obelisk engraved with the holy symbol of Erilmith, Goddess of Luck, surrounded by a labyrinth path.
A few NPCs:
Gratelch: Male Dwarf Priest, Neutral. Gratelch is common in appearance, with silver hair and soft green eyes. He wears modest garments and a feathered hat. Gratelch has a deadly allergy to milk.
Mundga: Female Dwarf Fighter, Good. Mundga is common in appearance, with auburn hair and amber eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a fauchard-fork. Mundga has an animal companion, a black wolf named Dainarv.
Kada: Female Dwarf Professional, Good. Kada is exceptionally beautiful, with cropped grey hair and dark amber eyes. She wears tailored clothing and an amulet of luminous crystal. Kada is easily distracted by magic.
Thimil: Male Dwarf Cleric, Good. Thimil has long brown hair and hazel eyes, and a round nose. He wears chain mail and wields a mace. Thimil has an animal companion, a red firedrake named Alin.
Crown Village
Notable Places:
The Crossed Staves: A shabby commoner's tavern, built around a hewn stone impaled by a sword.
A few NPCs:
Arerdg: Female Dwarf Necromancer, Evil. Arerdg has a long face, with braided silver hair and brown eyes. She wears dark robes and wields a dagger and darts. Arerdg has an arcane familiar, an elven dancer trapped in the form of a white weasel.
Arik: Male Dwarf Druid, Neutral. Arik is fey in appearance, with copper hair and brown eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a quarterstaff and sling. Arik seeks to discover what destroyed his homeland.
Turi: Male Dwarf Professional, Evil. Turi has tangled white hair and blue eyes, and a braided moustache. He wears modest garments and several pouches hang from his belt. Turi is callous and practical.
Throinan: Male Dwarf Aristocrat, Neutral. Throinan is stout, with white hair and amber eyes. He wears fine raiment and jewelry. Throinan is easily distracted by small animals.
Market
Notable NPCs:
Frike: Male Dwarf Baker, Good. Frike has tangled golden hair and light green eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Frike is known for his experiments with bread armor.
Katla: Female Dwarf Entertainer, Evil. Katla has an angular face, with thin blonde hair and narrow amber eyes. She wears fine clothing and silk gloves. Katla is rumored to lead a cult of a monstrous goddess.
Geri: Male Dwarf Thief, Good. Geri has an angular face, with silver hair and light hazel eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a club. Geri is rumored to be cursed by Kielah, God of Luck.
Godfri Thoskison: Male Dwarf Wineseller, Neutral. Godfri has a square face, with straight black hair and light grey eyes. He wears sturdy clothing and riding boots. Godfri is known for his gold wines, favored by dwarves.
Rogue's Ward
Notable Places:
The Crossed Swords: A heroic commoner's tavern, known for the ghosts which haunt its halls.
Undin's Pottery: A neglected potter's workshop, which uses a volcanic fissure as a firing kiln.
The Half-full Cup: A large dwarven tavern, said to be a front for the Thieves' Guild.
A few NPCs:
Kurdu: Male Dwarf Aristocrat, Evil. Kurdu is willowy, with grey hair and brown eyes. He wears fine raiment and a sling of vials and potions. Kurdu is a pack-rat, and carries a satchel of random junk.
Rudda: Female Dwarf Peasant, Evil. Rudda has long golden hair and hazel eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and a black cloak. Rudda has a silver cat named Rida.
Gilew: Male Human Mercenary, Neutral. Gilew has a narrow face, with matted silver hair and hazel eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a ranseur. Gilew is impartial and timid.
Finy: Male Human Scholar, Neutral. Finy has long black hair and amber eyes, and a distinctive scar on his neck. He wears tailored clothing and a silver amulet. Finy is ambitious and pessimistic.
Asbran Tholmsteson: Male Dwarf Professional, Good. Asbran is short and overweight, with copper hair and hazel eyes. He wears fine clothing and a sling of vials and potions. Asbran is diplomatic but conceited.
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