Sevenarches

Sevenarches is a town in the southwestern River Kingdoms built around seven stone arches scattered around the settlement. It is an ancient site sacred to elves, but has not been in elven hands since they left Golarion for the safety of Sovyrian millennia ago. Since then, Sevenarches has been under the rule of the Oakstewards. Indeed, Sevenarches is the only surviving kingdom from the initial wave of Kellid migration into the River Kingdoms region after the exit of the elves.

Demographics

The Oakstewards are very selective about whom they let approach the community, banning elves and outsiders from approaching, as Sevenarches guards a rift to the First World of the fey. As a result of the rift, followers of the Green Faith are extremely common. Sevenarches is also home to a wide variety of fey and many arboreals, some of whom live in the city, while others are simply passing through. The forests of Sevenarches are also home to centaurs and to awakened animals, including a large pack of awakened dire wolves.

Rumour has it that the arches for which the town is named once served as portals to other worlds, perhaps functioning like more powerful elf gates. Kyonin has shown great interest in reclaiming this ancient site, but the Oakstewards refuse any elven entry into Sevenarches due to the Obnubilate plague, a deadly, contagious and seemingly incurable disease that strikes any elf that approaches the arches. The druids have not disclosed the reasons behind their ban, as they do not believe that the elven government in Iadara would listen to the warnings of humans. While this problem has yet to come to a head, there are rumours that some elves have been considering radical solutions to get rid of the human rulers of the town.

Industry & Trade

The town of Sevenarches is the first major stop for pilgrims and traders headed north on the Sellen. Two competitive supply companies are located in the town: Sellenmark Supply and Auldwell's.

History

In 4256 AR, the druids were briefly ousted from control by the Intilporium, a Taldan wizard family.

Points of interest

• The Den
• The Elderwoods
• Sevenarches (City)
• River Sellen
• The Seven Arches
• The Thinlands
• Wilewood

Geography

The ancient forest known as the Elderwoods marks the southern border of the land.

Demographics
Human 88%, fey 5%, gnome 4%, halfling 2%, other 1%
Government
Mayor and druidic oligarchy

Alternative Name(s)

Ward of the Druids

Type

Large town

Population

4,340

Inhabitant Demonym

Sevenarchers

Owner/Ruler

Mayor Esmet Silkenlock

Owning Organization

The River Kingdoms

Characters in Location

• Mayor Esmet Silkenlock

Languages 
Taldane, Hallit, Sylvan
Religions 
Eldest, Green Faith