Kerrinn

Kerrinn is most noteworthy for the lock complex which holds the sluggish waters of the northern Franz in an artificial reservoir. The flow of the river is carefully adjusted, using a weighting system employing loadstones, to artificially increase the depth and rate of flow of the river. Barges, small cogs and smaller vessels are anchored in profusion here, and a network of trading villages and hamlets around this 3,000 strong town (and across the river) spreads in all directions around the town.

Because of trade with the County of Urnst, the people of the town and the lands around have been able to pay extra taxes without being ruined. Regular tax payments are sent to the king, although there is much grumbling.

This town has one especially good reason for paying its taxes to maintain its militias: For some unknown reason, Kerrinn has suffered a plague of monster attacks. Purple worms, ankhegs, even a bulette have been seen of late, and the well-equipped soldiers here have dealt with such menaces efficiently (for the most part, with great good luck). However, should one of these attacks inflict severe loss of life or damage to the locks, the attitude of the townspeople might change.