Olkford Township

Elven Settlement

Olkford Township is an elven settlement in the Starfall Foothills. It is one of the safest settlements in the region, protected by its walls and the resident garison of Glade Guard. Townsfolk are mostly wood elves, cohabitating with a modest human population. Natually, half-elves are a common sight here and are treated fairly. Magic is commonplace in Olkford, an integral part of life here.

Demographics

Primarily elven, with a minority human population.

Government

Olkford is governed by the priests of the dominant temple.

Defences

City Walls

Olkford boasts some of the oldest walls of any other settlement in the region. They were hand crafted an age ago, and have survived to this very day. They are of a superior quality, and have been heavily reinforced by elven magic.

Glade Guard

Olkford is a loyal elven settlement, and under the protection of the Sylvan Monarchy. Given the robust bestiary of the Starfall Foothills, Olkford has become home to a full garrison of Glade Guard. These elven legionnaires are the best of the best, and will die hard before letting a single monster past them on their watch.

Industry & Trade

Artifact Market

Heroes from around the Realm come to Olkford to buy, sell, and trade magical treasures. Even priceless named relics are known to pass through the market here.

Infrastructure

Elemental magic is worked into almost everything in Olkford. Everything from the city walls, to plumbing, to the street lamps is enchanted with magical macros.

Guilds and Factions

Olkford has offices for the Artificers Guild and Heroes Guild. The Arcane College maintains a strong presence by way of a robust library.

History

Olkford was once Oakleaf Village, originally founded by the elves. During some forgotten war, the settlement was claimed by the crown and renamed Olkford. Sometime in the last two hundred years, the Crown gifted the township back to the Monarchy. The elves chose to keep the current name to avoid trade and political confusion, but the locals will refer to the town as Olkford and Oakleaf interchangeably.

Points of interest

The Wishing Well

A deep shaft in the ground, surrounded by stone lanterns. The local townsfolk believe that a dragon lairs at the bottom of the well, and that it will awaken and destroy the town unless at least one coin is added to its hoard every day.

The Archer's Rose

A modest dwarven tavern, decorated with dungeon doors.

Breca's Woodwork

The workshop of a female elf woodcarver named Breca, known for her ornately carved and decorated wooden shields.

Alternative Name(s)

Oakleaf

Type

Town

Population

~1400

Owning Organization

Sylvan Monarchy