Ristalpool, port town
Ristalpool is a large port town on the island of Clastalpool, on of the larger islands in the Orix Chain.
Demographics
Like most port towns in Tanaheim it has a very mixed population. The history of the settlement says that dwarves settled here two centuries ago to avoid persecution from their society. These days few dwarves remain replaced by displaced sailors, deserters, and those hiding from past crimes. Despite their varied pasts most of the denizens are skilled craftspeople and genuinely enjoy their new lives. They self police and the tight knit community means very little violence amongst those that live here.
Government
A small council of three runs the town, they employ many consultants who help with decision making. Only the three are elected however. Currently the council is an old dwarf named Gunnerson who is said to have been one of the original founders, a human woman named Marguerite in her 60's, and a Water Genasi woman named Milaxin Moss.
Defences
Almost none, the town strives for peace and acts as a safe haven for any ships in trouble near by.
Industry & Trade
Black Calumny Tavern and Inn - The inn is a two-story stone-walled building, with a black tile roof. It is exceptionally clean, and well lit by a few magical torches. Accomodations consist of a single large room with wooden cots. The innkeeper is a young female human named Eril. She possesses a magical shield which was created by the illustrious human armorer Broner.
Menu:
Boiled Eggs and Oat Bread, Tankard of Stout (8 SP)
Kilton Ale, Mug of Beer (4 SP)
Boiled Crab with garlic, Tankard of Perry (10 SP)
Clams and cheese curds, Mug of Stout (3 SP)
Fried fish with kelp salad, Tankard of Ale (12 SP)
Random Patrons:
Palomnor: Female Dwarf Assassin, Evil. She has short blonde hair and green eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and darts.
Celia: Female Halfling Necromancer, Evil. Celia has an angular face, with thick gray hair and dark green eyes. She wears dark robes and wields a short sword and dagger. Celia seeks to raise an army of flesh golems.
Aethed: Female Elven Fighter, Good. Aethed is willowy, with thin black hair and bright brown eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a short sword and heavy crossbow. Aethed believes that she is the rightful heir to the throne of the Inorh Elven realm.
Vola: Female Elf Cleric, Good. Vola is short and heavyset, with gray hair and dark brown eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a mace. Vola is dying and desperately seeks the secret of immortality.
Haror Gamwes: Male Halfling Fighter, Good. Haror is elegant in appearance, with silver hair and dark gray eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a flail. Haror is talking quietly with a male halfling aristocrat.
Mera: Female Halfling Ranger, Evil. Mera has a narrow face, with cropped blonde hair and blue eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a mace. Mera is quarreling with the innkeeper about their companion, a black snake named Namay.
Glottul: Male Dwarf Thief, Good. He has uneven gray hair and brown eyes, and a matted moustache. He wears leather armor and wields a dagger. He seems intent on sneaking into the cellar.
Menu:
Boiled Eggs and Oat Bread, Tankard of Stout (8 SP)
Kilton Ale, Mug of Beer (4 SP)
Boiled Crab with garlic, Tankard of Perry (10 SP)
Clams and cheese curds, Mug of Stout (3 SP)
Fried fish with kelp salad, Tankard of Ale (12 SP)
Random Patrons:
Palomnor: Female Dwarf Assassin, Evil. She has short blonde hair and green eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and darts.
Celia: Female Halfling Necromancer, Evil. Celia has an angular face, with thick gray hair and dark green eyes. She wears dark robes and wields a short sword and dagger. Celia seeks to raise an army of flesh golems.
Aethed: Female Elven Fighter, Good. Aethed is willowy, with thin black hair and bright brown eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a short sword and heavy crossbow. Aethed believes that she is the rightful heir to the throne of the Inorh Elven realm.
Vola: Female Elf Cleric, Good. Vola is short and heavyset, with gray hair and dark brown eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a mace. Vola is dying and desperately seeks the secret of immortality.
Haror Gamwes: Male Halfling Fighter, Good. Haror is elegant in appearance, with silver hair and dark gray eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a flail. Haror is talking quietly with a male halfling aristocrat.
Mera: Female Halfling Ranger, Evil. Mera has a narrow face, with cropped blonde hair and blue eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a mace. Mera is quarreling with the innkeeper about their companion, a black snake named Namay.
Glottul: Male Dwarf Thief, Good. He has uneven gray hair and brown eyes, and a matted moustache. He wears leather armor and wields a dagger. He seems intent on sneaking into the cellar.
Infrastructure
Like most port towns it is built of stone and local timber. The dark ironwood trees of the island chain are thin but strong. Most of the buildings are built of woven round trees. Most are not big enough to create planks. Limestone, Sandstone and coral make up most of the stone and mortar that helps makes stairs and walls. The people of the islands have created a concrete mix from these ingredients added with a mineral in the sands to make a strong cement mix. With these components they can make buildings up to three stories tall. These tall houses stack on top of one another as they build up into a hill leading to the center of the island.
Assets
Abundant fishing of coral sharks, fat fish, mussels and clams mean the populace eats pretty well. Chickens, pheasants, and small goats were brought in a century ago and are farmed on small plots further up the mountain.
Guilds and Factions
Stromberg's Scale Large Inn -
The innkeeper is a heavyset female elf named Niserie. In an adventurers quarter known for its ancient catacombs and tunnels. The street outside is lined with street vendors hawking swords and daggers. The inn is a large building of half-timbered walls, with a small walled yard and garden and a large cellar. Accomodations consist of several large rooms with beds and woolen mattresses. The innkeeper is a heavyset female elf named Niserie.
Baked Relal Fish and Leek, Glass of Mead (3 sp) Steamed Shellfish with Clove and Whey Cheese, Glass of Whisky (2 sp) Broiled Clam and Poached Eggs, Glass of Wine (3 sp) Boiled Eggs and Spelt Bread, Tankard of Ale (10 cp) Grilled Swordfish and Curd Cheese, Tankard of Stout (12 cp) Roasted Shark and Pomegranate Pie, Glass of Brandy (3 sp)
Random patrons - Sueuilde: Female Dwarf Entertainer, Neutral. Sueuilde has a long face, with tangled red hair and soft hazel eyes. She wears well-made clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Sueuilde seeks to free herself from an ancient curse. Uchtdeadh: Female Elf Artist, Neutral. Uchtdeadh has a round face, with straight white hair and bright brown eyes. She wears modest garments and an amulet of luminous crystal. Uchtdeadh seeks only fame and glory. Heroc: Male Halfling Servant, Good. Heroc has a square face, with gray hair and brown eyes. He wears sturdy clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Heroc dislikes everyone except other halflings. Athard: Male Halfling Soldier, Neutral. Athard is tall, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword. Athard seeks a company of adventurers to hunt down and capture the remorseless killer known as The Vampire. Gwoinarv: Female Dwarf Mercenary, Good. Gwoinarv has silver hair and brown eyes, and a distinctive scar on her arm. She wears chain mail and wields a bastard sword. Gwoinarv seeks a company of adventurers to escort her daughter safely to the city of Daham. Eariund: Male Human Artist, Good. Eariund has a narrow face, with straight blonde hair and narrow amber eyes. He wears fine clothing and numerous rings. Eariund is cursed with wild tremors, and is hunting the evil cultist who cursed him. Wellu: Female Human Professional, Evil. Wellu has a long face, with auburn hair and light gray eyes. She wears tailored clothing and a silver amulet. Wellu compulsively collects small objects.
The innkeeper is a heavyset female elf named Niserie. In an adventurers quarter known for its ancient catacombs and tunnels. The street outside is lined with street vendors hawking swords and daggers. The inn is a large building of half-timbered walls, with a small walled yard and garden and a large cellar. Accomodations consist of several large rooms with beds and woolen mattresses. The innkeeper is a heavyset female elf named Niserie.
Baked Relal Fish and Leek, Glass of Mead (3 sp) Steamed Shellfish with Clove and Whey Cheese, Glass of Whisky (2 sp) Broiled Clam and Poached Eggs, Glass of Wine (3 sp) Boiled Eggs and Spelt Bread, Tankard of Ale (10 cp) Grilled Swordfish and Curd Cheese, Tankard of Stout (12 cp) Roasted Shark and Pomegranate Pie, Glass of Brandy (3 sp)
Random patrons - Sueuilde: Female Dwarf Entertainer, Neutral. Sueuilde has a long face, with tangled red hair and soft hazel eyes. She wears well-made clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Sueuilde seeks to free herself from an ancient curse. Uchtdeadh: Female Elf Artist, Neutral. Uchtdeadh has a round face, with straight white hair and bright brown eyes. She wears modest garments and an amulet of luminous crystal. Uchtdeadh seeks only fame and glory. Heroc: Male Halfling Servant, Good. Heroc has a square face, with gray hair and brown eyes. He wears sturdy clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Heroc dislikes everyone except other halflings. Athard: Male Halfling Soldier, Neutral. Athard is tall, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword. Athard seeks a company of adventurers to hunt down and capture the remorseless killer known as The Vampire. Gwoinarv: Female Dwarf Mercenary, Good. Gwoinarv has silver hair and brown eyes, and a distinctive scar on her arm. She wears chain mail and wields a bastard sword. Gwoinarv seeks a company of adventurers to escort her daughter safely to the city of Daham. Eariund: Male Human Artist, Good. Eariund has a narrow face, with straight blonde hair and narrow amber eyes. He wears fine clothing and numerous rings. Eariund is cursed with wild tremors, and is hunting the evil cultist who cursed him. Wellu: Female Human Professional, Evil. Wellu has a long face, with auburn hair and light gray eyes. She wears tailored clothing and a silver amulet. Wellu compulsively collects small objects.
History
1. City Gate
2. Barracks and Jail
3. Chilton Scale Tavern
4. Black Aggies's House
5. Mining Company HQ
6. Hoval Tower
7. East Tellenheim Co. Office
8. Black Calumny Tavern
9. Market
10. Craffin Bridge
11. Polok's Leather
12. Bladdin Tower
13. Stromberg's Scale Inn and Tavern
14. Council Hall
15. Weekly Market
16. Mapin Mansion
17. Yauro Smithy
18. Fishmonger's Plants
19. Stygian House
20. Umbul House
21. Mariner's Guildhall
22. Villis House
23. Carpenter's Guild
24. Crabber's Cove
25. The Leap
26. Temple to Kamumalaki
27. Cemetery
28. Fogel's Store
29. Grove of Ferar
30. Standing Stones
2. Barracks and Jail
3. Chilton Scale Tavern
4. Black Aggies's House
5. Mining Company HQ
6. Hoval Tower
7. East Tellenheim Co. Office
8. Black Calumny Tavern
9. Market
10. Craffin Bridge
11. Polok's Leather
12. Bladdin Tower
13. Stromberg's Scale Inn and Tavern
14. Council Hall
15. Weekly Market
16. Mapin Mansion
17. Yauro Smithy
18. Fishmonger's Plants
19. Stygian House
20. Umbul House
21. Mariner's Guildhall
22. Villis House
23. Carpenter's Guild
24. Crabber's Cove
25. The Leap
26. Temple to Kamumalaki
27. Cemetery
28. Fogel's Store
29. Grove of Ferar
30. Standing Stones
Tourism
Alchemical Shoppe - Unguents Relent - Run by is an old female elf named Calendula. She is a cunning haggler. Her hair is permanently dyed purple and green and even with her elven heritage she shows her age. Hellenox knows why she stranded herself in the little port city 120 years ago.
Oil of Slipperiness (uncommon, dmg 184) This cloudy liquid causes one's hair to turn Purple when used. Potion of Climbing (common, dmg 187) This emerald serum smells like wood smoke. Potion of Frost Giant Strength (rare, dmg 187) This fuming admixture smells sweet. Potion of Healing (common, dmg 187) A luminous oil, contained in a porcelain flask etched with geometric patterns. Potion of Healing (common, dmg 187) A thin serum, contained in a thick phial etched with geometric patterns. Potion of Healing (common, dmg 187) This brass draught smells like rain. Potion of Healing (common, dmg 187) This variegated draught causes the air to become warm and humid when used. Potion of Storm Giant Strength (legendary, dmg 187) This variegated oil causes shadows to appear darker when used. Potion of Superior Healing (rare, dmg 187) A fuming azure elixir, contained in a tapered flask. Potion of Water Breathing (uncommon, dmg 188) This fuming potion smells like vinegar.
Oil of Slipperiness (uncommon, dmg 184) This cloudy liquid causes one's hair to turn Purple when used. Potion of Climbing (common, dmg 187) This emerald serum smells like wood smoke. Potion of Frost Giant Strength (rare, dmg 187) This fuming admixture smells sweet. Potion of Healing (common, dmg 187) A luminous oil, contained in a porcelain flask etched with geometric patterns. Potion of Healing (common, dmg 187) A thin serum, contained in a thick phial etched with geometric patterns. Potion of Healing (common, dmg 187) This brass draught smells like rain. Potion of Healing (common, dmg 187) This variegated draught causes the air to become warm and humid when used. Potion of Storm Giant Strength (legendary, dmg 187) This variegated oil causes shadows to appear darker when used. Potion of Superior Healing (rare, dmg 187) A fuming azure elixir, contained in a tapered flask. Potion of Water Breathing (uncommon, dmg 188) This fuming potion smells like vinegar.
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