Restov
Notable NPC's
- Lord Mayor Ioseph Sellemius
- Swordlord Jamandi Aldori
- High Priest Ezvanki Keegh
Tagrath Keep
This extensive fortification just north of the city center bears the name of an ancient warrior. Effectively three small fortifications connected by a series of thick walls.
The western fort, known as the anvil, is the newest of the three and made extensive use of conjured iron in it's construction though it's young enough that it is only starting to show signs of rust.
The eastern fort, known as the hammer, is the tallest of the three and it's towers are crested with heavy seige artillary with which to bombard attackers. Additionally the hammer holds the seat of burocratic power in Restov.
The central fort, known as the sword, is the largest and oldest of the three and guards the main road from the north.
Holy Sites
- The House of the Stag
The main church in the city is dedicated to Erastil watched over by High Priest Ezvanki Keegh. The oldest parts of the temple date to before Restov became a town.
- The Inheritor's Temple, once dedicated to Aroden but now of Iomedae. Lead by Swordlord Odla Incaneff.
- Abadar Temple lead by Lyaksandro.
- Gorum
- Pharasma
- Desna
- Torag
- Kurgess
Fighting Schools
The famed combat schools of Restov are a prominant part of the city's dynamic.
- Aldori Academy
The epicenter of education for the famed Aldori swordlords, the Aldori Academy of Restov was founded by Baron Sirian Aldori himself. The academy, which concentrates on teaching the Aldori fighting style of flashy swordplay and honorable one-on-one combat using the Aldori dueling sword, is widely considered to be northeastern Avistan's premier war college.
- Bartolo's School of Swordplay
A relatively young combat school considered by many an intemperate upstart by the more conservative members of Restov society. however it's fairly popular with the younger members in large part due to the flamboyant founder Pavel Smirnoff.
Taverns
- The Freezing Crow Inn
Location In the north part of the city just south of the Hero's Gate. It stands next to the workshop of a male elf locksmith named Finore. Description The inn is a single storey half-timbered building, with well-made wooden tables and chairs. Accomodations consist of several small rooms with wooden cots and a mezzanine with several wooden cots. The inn is unusually noisy, with a band of aggressive rakes chasing wenches. Innkeeper The innkeeper is an overweight female human named Elin Marte.
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The Wet Beard
Location Just off the edge of the market district, surrounded by shadowed alleys and noisy inns. The street outside is filled with the scent of incense and exotic spices. Description The inn is a modest wooden building, with a single salvaged stone wall. Accomodations consist of several wooden cots in the cellar and straw mats near the hearth. A shed behind the inn has room for a few horses. Innkeeper The innkeeper is a thin male dwarf named Frinarv. He has an animal companion, a black wolf named Gega.
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The Unwritten Sword
Location On Marble Road, east of a rune-carved monolith. Its neighbors include the grand home of a male halfling named Alard and the office of a female half-orc advocate named Thari. Description The inn is a grand stone-walled building, with a small walled yard and garden and vaulted ceilings. A collection of exotic drinking vessels rests upon a long shelf. Accomodations consist of several large rooms with beds and feather mattresses. Innkeeper The innkeeper is a tall female dwarf named Turi.
Shops
- The Griffon's Arsenal
On Braggibyr Avenue, near a monolith of rune-carved stone. The street outside is lined with street vendors hawking swords and daggers. Description The shop is a two-storey timber and brick building, with dwarf-wrought iron furnishings. It is built around a huge fallen meteorite. Shopkeeper The shopkeeper is an old female elf named Erin. She only accepts payment in platinum coins.
- Sarnafro and Mira's Apothecary
Location On Blackstone Street, in a market ward of active marketplaces and streetwise pickpockets. Its neighbors include a brick-walled warehouse and a busy public square. Description The shop is a two-storey half-timbered building, with a smooth stone floor. It is well lit by flasks of glowing oil set upon shelves. Shopkeeper The shopkeeper is a short male half-orc named Sarnafro. He is suspiciously inquisitive.
- The Naga's Vault
Location On Moor Passage, east of a tree-lined canal. The street outside is lined with a low stone wall. Description The shop is a single storey building of conjured iron, with a tiled mosaic floor. It appears to be unusually busy. Shopkeeper The shopkeeper is a willowy female human named Phily Norde. She also deals in adventuring gear.