Hammerstone

A Dwarven citadel settled into the mountains that separate Alcea and the Heagen Empire.
Set around a dormant volcano, the lava itself does not cool with exposure but with a magical enchantment. Dwarves carry the lava from its source in large crucibles on their backs to be used in the forges and to be poured into molds for buildings. The act of removing lava through the vents has, in turn, ensured that pressure does not build and cause an eruption. The anvils and hammers that are used are made from this lava creation, which led to the name of the city.

Demographics

Size: 293 acres Demographics: Dwarf (58%), Elf (17%), Half-Orc (10%), Tiefling (4%), Human (4%), Half-Elf (3%), Gnome (1%), Dragonborn (1%), Tabaxi (1%), Halfling (1%)
Farmers 3,129 Children 1,391 Laborers 521 Clergy 247 Guards 69 Shoemakers 58 Noble houses 55 Furriers 28 Maidservants 29 Tailors 30 Barbers 21 Temples 16 Jewelers 18 Taverns 17 Old-clothes 26 Pastrycooks 21 Masons 13 Carpenters 22 Weavers 12 Lawyers 10 Chandlers 11 Mercers 12 Coopers 15 Thieves 15 Bakers 9 Watercarriers 10 Scabbardmakers 8 Wine-sellers 9 Hatmakers 8 Saddlers 10 Chicken Butchers 12 Pursemakers 8 Butchers 5 Fishmongers 7 Beer-sellers 5 Buckle Makers 7 Plasterers 5 Spice Merchants 5 Blacksmiths 5 Painters 7 Doctors 4 Roofers 5 Locksmiths 6 Bathers 5 Ropemakers 4 Inns 6 Tanners 3 Copyists 4 Sculptors 4 Rugmakers 6 Harness-Makers 3 Bleachers 4 Hay Merchants 5 Cutlers 4 Woodsellers 4 Glovemakers 5 Woodcarvers 3 Magic-shops 3 Bookbinders 2 Illuminators 2 Booksellers 2

Defences

Defenses: The city is surrounded by palisades. A rotation of 64 trained warriors serve in the city's defense, and a militia of 853 can be mustered in case of attack. The sheriff is Soveliss Othronus, Male Elf.

Industry & Trade

Much of the Dwarven trade is based off of barter. Many goods are often traded for raw materials more than coin. In fact, they often see gold coins as materials to be melted down and poured into a new creation.

Assets

Wealth: 18,772,000 gp. Max value for sale: 3,097 gp. Max pawn value: 16,426 gp

Guilds and Factions

Organizations: Order of the Broken Hoard, The Sons of the Silent Temple, Flaming Temple

Points of interest

Tavern: The Sharp Pegasus's Wrath Owner: Hubert Vance, Male Dwarf
Location: In a temple district. The street outside is crowded with shoppers. Description: The tavern is a concrete two-story building, with a white tile roof and moss-covered walls. It contains a large open floor with pillars and a fire pit cooking food in the middle of the tavern. Quests and Rumors | Map Specials: Bison Ramen with Bread and a Mug of Perry (5 sp) Fruit Pie with Bread and a Glass of Vodka (5 sp) Duck Cake with Cake and a Glass of Whiskey (5 sp)
Other Patrons: Riswynn Durthane, Female Dwarf Vistra Silverstone, Female Dwarf Sannl Fallack, Female Dwarf Vondal Dankil, Male Dwarf Gale in the Wind, Male Tabaxi Koeth Ofandrus, Male Elf
Blacksmith: Silvermoon Shield Owner: Adrik Goldfinder, Male Dwarf
Location: In a temple ward. Description: The blacksmith is a timber framed two-story building, with an orange shingled roof and a big brick chimney. Several battered shields hang on the walls. It contains a beautiful oak countertop and a large horned anvil made from poured lava stone. Map Specials: Half Plate (phb 145) (716 gp) Dancing Sword (dmg 161) (1,926 gp) Mithral Armor (dmg 182) (737 gp)
Other Patrons: Barbena Fireforge, Female Dwarf Cressel Principle, Male Tiefling Hlin Burrowfound, Female Dwarf Claira Othronus, Female Half-Elf Therlin Silveraxe, Female Dwarf
Alchemist: Fortune's Illithid Owner: Hlin Rumnaheim, Female Dwarf
Location: In a temple ward. The street outside is a covered walkway with many twinkling lights and is next to a grand hall. Description: The alchemist is a plaster rowhouse, with a brown shingled roof and softly blowing chimes by the door. It contains a large bookshelf filled with books and a dubious vial marked 'free sample' on the counter. Map Specials: Potion of Hill Giant Strength (dmg 187) (199 gp) Potion of Climbing (dmg 187) (48 gp) Potion of Greater Healing (dmg 187) (144 gp)
Other Patrons: Audhild Brawnanvil, Female Dwarf Nuraval Brawnanvil, Male Dwarf Jarana Ironfist, Female Dwarf
Jeweler: Ruby Necklace Owner: Barendd Trueblood, Male Dwarf
Location: In the main street near the town gate. The street outside is lined with a low stone wall. Description: The jeweler is a plaster rowhouse, with a red tile roof and finely-crafted furniture. It contains a deck with chairs and containers of chemicals stacked in the corner. Map Specials: Exquisite Ring (3 gp) Ring of Warmth (dmg 193) (955 gp) Exquisite Ring (3 gp)
Other Patrons: Torgga Bigtoe, Female Dwarf Korfel Meliamne, Male Elf
Enchanter: The World's Path Owner: Delre Silveraxe, Female Dwarf
Location: In the main street near the town gate. The street outside is unusually full of carriages and contains a heroic monument. Description: The enchanter is a wooden cabin, with several shuttered windows and nicely trimmed hedges. It contains a large candelabra and rows upon rows of bookshelves. Map Specials: Ioun Stone, Protection (dmg 176) (1,199 gp) Rope of Climbing (dmg 197) (1,901 gp) Eyes of the Eagle (dmg 168) (2,490 gp)
Other Patrons: Delre Loderr, Female Dwarf Anbera Hammerstone, Female Dwarf Shautha Barton, Female Half-Orc Emen Rowley, Female Half-Orc
General Store: Mardred's Pitcher Owner: Mardred Silveraxe, Female Dwarf
Location: In the artisan's district. The street outside is next to a large public square. A swarm of rats emerges from the sewer, or the building. Description: The general store is a adobe cabin, with a white tile roof and overgrown hedges. A parrot serves as a mascot and greets customers. It contains curtains draped over the walls and the walls are covered in paintings and advertisements. Map Specials: Smith's Tools (phb 154) (19 gp) Mirror, Steel (phb 150) (5 gp) Cobbler's Tools (phb 154) (25 gp)
Other Patrons: Morkral Battlehammer, Male Dwarf Beloril Goldfinder, Male Dwarf Paelias Berevan, Male Elf Dain Strongheart, Male Dwarf Werydd Daraln, Female Dwarf
Church: Church of Drenja Owner: Duergath Goldfinder, Male Dwarf
Location: In the artisan's district. Description: The church is a timber and brick simple building, with several shuttered windows and nicely trimmed hedges. It contains piles of scrolls and books on the counter and along the walls and a large altar.
Other Patrons: Phann Ofandrus, Female Elf Dain Silveraxe, Male Dwarf Zed Weston, Male Half-Orc
Small Cottage Owner: Jarana Fallack, Female Dwarf Map
The house is a timber and brick cabin, with a white shingled roof and well-made wooden furniture. It contains a single bachelor-style room with a bed and dresser. In one corner is small firepit with a flickering flame. A small stockpile of boxes and barrels are messily crammed into a corner. A cat rests lazily on a soft surface.
Cruck House Owner: Darrak Brawnanvil, Male Dwarf Map
The house is a timber framed cabin, with a tanned wooden roof and roughly hewn wooden furniture. It contains 4 rooms total with 1 bedroom, each containing a chest. The kitchen has a small firepit with a spit of meat over the fire. Outside is a small fence made of wattle, and a big working dog is eager to greet visitors.

Architecture

The architecture of the city is made from poured lava that is carried from the lava source in the mountain and set into molds that are enchanted to cool the super heated rock. As such, many of the buildings are a glassy black stone that has been carved and formed into structures in combination to carved wood.

Natural Resources

The special stone that is formed from the lava, after being magically cooled, is a durable material that is often used for anvils and hammers within the city.
Gems and

Type

City

Population

9386

Location under

Heagen Empire