Goodrock

Located on the northwest coast of Maut, Goodrock is a peaceful little city by the sea. Unlike the rest of the island nation, Goodrock has a comfortable, temperate climate and is warm most of the year, even in the winter. It is because of this warm, sunny climate that the city enjoys an unusual bounty of vegetation and supplies much of the island's fruits, vegetables and meat. They are particularly famous for their vineyards which supply superlative wines.

While undead labor is use for farming much like the rest of the island, peace is kept through Edward Von Gehirnhaus' Iron Fist. Built to his exacting specifications, the Iron Fist handles all crime in the city with ruthless efficiency. When criminals are caught, the Iron Fist executes the culprit without trial or mercy regardless of the nature of the crime. This is one of the reasons that crime is almost non-existent in the city.

The second reason there is so little crime in the city is that there are no poor in the city. The majority of poor people were driven out of the city by the Iron Fist, leaving behind only people who could provide for themselves. When no one is hungry or lacking basic needs, petty theft becomes non-existent. While outsiders may see the system as cruel, the locals see their town as a utopia, free of crime and hunger. Given how proud they are of what their king has done for them, most locals are quick to take offense from any outsiders that might criticize their great city.

## Districts

The city consists of 3 main districts: the Docks, Artisan District and the Evergreen Farms.

### Artisan District

The southern edge of the city is known as the artisan district. Here, folks of many different trades craft a variety of goods. Enchanters from around the world prize the craftsmanship of the artisans who work here as their works are quite fine in quality and suitable for the creation of magical items. It is these same artisans who crafted the Iron Fist.

### The Docks

Small fishing ships can be found at the Docks. The waters near the city are warm enough to go a short distance from the coast before the way is blocked by ice. These warm waters are filled with fish, which the locals catch and eat. Due to the ice nearby, larger ships suited for travelling to other islands do not come here and instead make their way to Kingsport. Still, there is a nice fish market, several good seafood restaurants and a vibrant night life for those looking for something to do at night.

### Evergreen Farms

Located on the northeast side of Goodrock, farms with vast fields of orchards grow and produce fruit year round. Apples, pears and a variety of citrus are the most prevalent. Like other farms on the island, labor is handled primarily by undead, though there are a fair amount of living laborers who work alongside them.

## Places of Note

Some interesting locations in the city include:

### Academy of Heroism

A small, unassuming building in the docks houses a school for training future heroes. The school itself is said to be entirely funded by the four founders who run the school. Prospective students are split into one of four "houses" which each represent a different specialty taught by one of the four founding members. Students are taught combat skills, morality and honor skills, leadership skills, as well as problem solving skills to allow them to be fully rounded heroes. Admission is tough, with only a handful of students being admitted every year. The curriculum is even tougher as only 10% of their students make it through the 5-year long program. However, those that do make it through go on to be incredibly successful heroes.

### Forso Green

Considered a sacred place, Forso Green is a large patch of grass between the Fortress and the Sealed Temple. Besides being a popular place for couples and families to have picnics, it is also a famous place for poets to perform their pieces.

### The Fortress

An old fortress around which the town was founded. It is the seat of power for Edward Von Gehirnhaus and is where the Iron Fist is based.

### Sealed Temple

This ancient temple is dedicated to some earth cult and is said to have been here longer than any other structure in the city. It is sealed to the public, though priests occasionally are seen leaving the temple to get food and supplies. Despite their lack of contact with the rest of the town, it is believed that they are the reason behind the town's prosperity.

### Themper Hills

Located north of the Fortress, Themper Hills serves as the town's main cemetery. The church of Hades maintains the grounds which are remarkable for the number of 'residents' there. Given the prosperity of **Goodrock** many of the locals can afford burial services and are thus not bound to serve as undead slave labor to pay off their debts.