Wywich, the City of Runes

### Government:

* Two factions war openly for control of the city, a council of women and a court of aristocrats.

### Notable Places:

* Witha's Pottery: A cluttered potter's workshop, decorated with many of what appear to be dragon eggs.

### A few NPCs:

* Santa: Female Human Alchemist, Good. Santa is tall and stout, with thin grey hair and green eyes. She wears modest garments and carries a fine stiletto. Santa seeks revenge against the sister who betrayed her.
* Corna: Female Human Druid, Neutral. Corna is exceptionally beautiful, with blonde hair and soft blue eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a scimitar and darts. Corna has a paralyzing fear of darkness.
* Narder: Male Human Druid, Neutral. Narder has matted copper hair and light brown eyes, and a cropped moustache. He wears leather armor and wields a scimitar and dagger. Narder has a golden eagle named Aenehrt.

## Arcanist's Borough

### Notable Places:

* The Shrine of Avriel: A stone lantern enshrining the flame of Avriel, Goddess of Magic, surrounded by a ring of broken columns.
* A broken temple ruins, which appears restored upon the night of the equinox.
* Ricio's Smithy: The workshop of a male human blacksmith named Ricio, who has been purchasing much more raw iron than usual.

### A few NPCs:

* Ankild: Female Human Alchemist, Neutral. Ankild has a round face, with grey hair and blue eyes. She wears modest garments and numerous rings. Ankild is painfully tone-deaf.
* Aenfric: Male Human Ranger, Neutral. Aenfric has a long face, with thin red hair and dark hazel eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a military pick. Aenfric has a black wolf named Arior.
* Rytha: Female Human Servant, Neutral. Rytha has short grey hair and grey eyes. She wears travel-stained clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Rytha is trustworthy and pessimistic.
* Ragnhe: Female Dwarf Scofflaw, Evil. Ragnhe is exceptionally beautiful, with golden hair and narrow hazel eyes. She wears simple clothing and several small tools hang from her belt. Ragnhe has an animal companion, a copper firedrake named Frukad.
* Umrar: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Umrar is rugged in appearance, with brown hair and light amber eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a spear. Umrar has a severe allergy to goblins.
* Anen: Female Human Fighter, Evil. Anen is short and slender, with grey hair and bright grey eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Anen is faithful but vulgar.

## Arcanist's Farthing

### Notable Places:

* A weathered temple ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures.
* The Honest Merchant: The shop of a female human equipment merchant named Enben, within which a magical spell prevents lies and falsehoods from being spoken.

### A few NPCs:

* Mara Nete: Female Human Druid, Neutral. Mara has long blonde hair and large green eyes, and a thin nose. She wears leather armor and wields a quarterstaff. Mara is cursed with wild tremors, and is searching for a divine relic which can break the curse.
* Geoffry: Male Human Entertainer, Evil. Geoffry has silver hair and hazel eyes. He wears fine clothing and a dragonscale cloak. Geoffry is irreverent and soft-hearted.
* Wynna: Female Human Priest, Evil. Wynna has tangled grey hair and large amber eyes, and a pattern of distinctive marks on her leg. She wears tailored clothing and an ermine fur cape. Wynna is antagonistic but idealistic.

## Armorer's Farthing

### Notable Places:

* The Pool of Nimlenwe: A large stone basin filled with frozen water. It is said that the pool sometimes reveals visions of the future to those who gaze into it long enough.

### A few NPCs:

* Marey: Female Human Cleric, Good. Marey has a round face, with brown hair and soft brown eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a mace. Marey has an animal companion, a copper firedrake named Maly.
* Arran: Female Human Priest, Neutral. Arran is tall, with tangled black hair and light blue eyes. She wears expensive clothing and numerous rings. Arran lost her left eye to an injury.
* Narder Exleyn: Male Human Professional, Neutral. Narder has silver hair and large hazel eyes, and a long beard. He wears well-made clothing and a silver holy symbol. Narder is searching for his missing daughter.

## Artist's District

### Notable Places:

* The Demon and Squirrel: A fanciful elven inn, built around a hewn stone impaled by a sword.

### A few NPCs:

* Ellyn Parre: Female Human Servant, Evil. Ellyn has matted red hair and grey eyes. She wears worn clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Ellyn has an animal companion, a silver cat named Giliam.
* Maly: Female Human Illusionist, Evil. Maly has golden hair and dark amber eyes, and walks with a limp. She wears simple clothing and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Maly has an arcane familiar, a red lizard named Rancent.
* Eolfeiulf: Male Human Druid, Neutral. Eolfeiulf is rough in appearance, with braided copper hair and grey eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a club. Eolfeiulf is stoic and competitive.
* Sige: Male Human Fighter, Evil. Sige is rugged in appearance, with short red hair and green eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a long sword and heavy crossbow. Sige is hunting the demon who slew his mentor.

## Bridge Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Chilip: Male Human Woodseller, Good. Chilip has an angular face, with grey hair and amber eyes. He wears worn clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Chilip sometimes has interesting items found in the forest to sell.
* Gery: Male Human Chandler, Evil. Gery is stout, with black hair and bright brown eyes. He wears well-made clothing and several small tools hang from his belt. Gery also deals in forged documents and seals.
* Eandwund: Male Human Peddler, Evil. Eandwund is haughty in bearing, with short red hair and blue eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and several small tools hang from his belt. Eandwund sometimes has a magical trinket to sell.
* Efrin: Female Human Baker, Evil. Efrin has curly copper hair and green eyes, and a withered right hand. She wears sturdy clothing and riding boots. Efrin is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a dragon.

## Cathedral Borough

### Notable Places:

* The Guildhall: A large stone-walled building, decorated with a glazed-tile roof. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local merchant guilds.

### A few NPCs:

* Symund Parre: Male Human Wizard, Good. Symund is youthful in appearance, with matted black hair and green eyes. He wears white robes and wields a quarterstaff. Symund has an animal companion, a hawk named Eubun.
* Marger: Female Human Paladin, Good. Marger has a narrow face, with brown hair and dark brown eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a military fork. Marger has an animal companion, a white warhorse named Hely.
* Wynflu: Female Human Alchemist, Evil. Wynflu has cropped golden hair and bright amber eyes, and numerous necromantic tattoos. She wears expensive clothing and carries a fine stiletto. Wynflu is hunting those who betrayed her.

## Cathedral District

### Notable Places:

* The Shrine of Zielaph: A stone lantern enshrining the flame of Zielaph, Goddess of War, surrounded by a ring of broken columns.
* A tall menhir of crystal, placed to honor Lady Annan Ryson.
* Ceolwy's Woodwork: A large woodcarver's workshop, built within a copse of hawthorn trees.

### A few NPCs:

* Adwic: Male Human Priest, Good. Adwic has silver hair and blue eyes. He wears tailored clothing and a dragonscale cloak. Adwic refers to himself in the third person.
* Eangert: Male Human Illusionist, Good. Eangert is elegant in appearance, with cropped grey hair and soft brown eyes. He wears modest garments and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Eangert is faithful and courageous.
* Wealda: Male Human Wizard, Good. Wealda is heavyset, with tangled red hair and light green eyes. He wears brass robes and wields a quarterstaff. Wealda is cursed with traumatic nightmares, and is searching for a divine relic which can break the curse.
* Andlaip: Male Dwarf Thief, Neutral. Andlaip is fair in appearance, with silver hair and green eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword and sling. Andlaip is easily distracted by arcana.

## Charger's Borough

### Notable Places:

* The Troll's Bridge: A wooden bridge spans a small stream. It seems perfectly normal, but neither goat nor any other animal will willingly cross over it.
* A ruined tower of rough-hewn stone walls, which appears restored upon the night of the solstice.
* Ealfrurg's Anvil: A large blacksmith's workshop, built around a shrine of Alel, Goddess of Fire.

### A few NPCs:

* Groge: Male Human Fighter, Evil. Groge has long blonde hair and bright amber eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a battle axe. Groge is timid and truthful.
* Rithuia: Female Human Druid, Neutral. Rithuia is exceptionally beautiful, with golden hair and light brown eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a scimitar and dagger. Rithuia is aloof and devout.
* Helmund: Male Human Servant, Evil. Helmund has matted black hair and large green eyes, and pointed ears. He wears well-made clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Helmund seeks to free himself from an ancient curse.
* George: Male Human Thief, Good. George has copper hair and amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a club. George is hunting the sorcerer who murdered his family.

## Copperthrone Farthing

### Notable Places:

* The Guildhall: A large building of timber and brick walls, once an inn house. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds.

### A few NPCs:

* Aldfric: Male Human Mercenary, Good. Aldfric has black hair and blue eyes, and a thin beard. He wears studded leather and wields a military fork. Aldfric is dying and desperately seeks the secret of immortality.
* Robert: Male Human Thief, Good. Robert has grey hair and blue eyes, and an uneven moustache. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword and dagger. Robert has a black cat named George.
* Burga: Female Human Ranger, Good. Burga has white hair and amber eyes, and a small mouth. She wears studded leather and wields a spear. Burga lost her reflection to a hag.
* Berteph Tharcey: Male Human Scofflaw, Good. Berteph has a narrow face, with copper hair and amber eyes. He wears worn clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Berteph is wise and truthful.
* Rancent Rowe: Male Human Fighter, Good. Rancent has black hair and grey eyes, and a cropped beard. He wears plate mail and wields a fauchard-fork. Rancent has an animal companion, a ginger dog named Anflerg.

## Crystalsword Farthing

### Notable Places:

* The Shrine of Gavreul: A stone niche enshrining an idol of Gavreul, God of Luck, said to reveal visions to those who leave an offering.

### A few NPCs:

* Ealden: Female Human Professional, Neutral. Ealden has blonde hair and grey eyes, and a small mouth. She wears modest garments and several pouches hang from her belt. Ealden is impossibly lucky.
* Reda: Male Human Merchant, Neutral. Reda has short blonde hair and narrow brown eyes. He wears modest garments and riding boots. Reda is cursed with a deformed hand, and is searching for a divine relic which can break the curse.
* Balde: Male Human Fighter, Good. Balde has a narrow face, with cropped grey hair and blue eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a military pick and light crossbow. Balde is absent-minded, and always searching for a missing item.
* Sturga: Female Human Artist, Good. Sturga has thin grey hair and grey eyes. She wears fine clothing and an amulet of luminous crystal. Sturga is nervous and protective.

## Ford District

### Notable Places:

* The Watchtower: A stout half-timbered building, headquarters of the town guard. It adjoins a small gaol used to detain thieves and scofflaws.
* The Beggar's House: A heroic commoner's tavern, entirely managed by clockwork golems.
* Eryet's Masonry: A large stonemason's workshop, hewn from a single massive outcrop of rock.

### A few NPCs:

* Sabil: Female Human Druid, Neutral. Sabil is exceptionally beautiful, with long brown hair and grey eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a hammer and dagger. Sabil is hunting the sorceress who stole her husband.
* Muli: Male Dwarf Aristocrat, Evil. Muli is rugged in appearance, with curly brown hair and bright grey eyes. He wears fine raiment and a sling of vials and potions. Muli is haunted by the memories of a past life.
* Mery: Female Human Professional, Evil. Mery has messy copper hair and amber eyes. She wears well-made clothing and a gold amulet. Mery has an animal companion, a copper firedrake named Joycie.
* Buriu: Male Elf Aristocrat, Neutral. Buriu has curly grey hair and grey eyes, and a short moustache. He wears fine raiment and jewelry. Buriu is dying and desperately seeks the secret of immortality.
* Ielwan: Male Human Priest, Good. Ielwan has curly brown hair and large amber eyes, and a straight beard. He wears tailored clothing and a sling of vials and potions. Ielwan compulsively sings.

## Garden Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Wisym: Male Human Bookseller, Evil. Wisym has a long face, with red hair and bright hazel eyes. He wears plain clothing and a blue cloak. Wisym is known for his short temper and sharp tongue.
* Aenad: Female Human Chandler, Neutral. Aenad has thick silver hair and soft amber eyes, and wears glasses with brass rims. She wears well-made clothing and carries a long knife. Aenad also deals in forged documents and seals.
* Engon: Female Human Entertainer, Neutral. Engon has long auburn hair and light green eyes, and a wide mouth. She wears well-made clothing and an amulet of luminous crystal. Engon is also known as the best fire-eater in town.

## Gate Docks

### Notable Places:

* Ceolher's Armory: A cluttered armorer's workshop, built within the walls of an iron-banded stone tower.

### A few NPCs:

* Frona: Female Human Scofflaw, Neutral. Frona is exceptionally beautiful, with long black hair and green eyes. She wears plain clothing and carries an elder staff. Frona has an animal companion, a black rat named Wise.
* Gylas Wardsev: Male Human Paladin, Good. Gylas is slender, with white hair and large hazel eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a halberd. Gylas has an animal companion, a black warhorse named Tephye.
* Flafa: Male Human Professional, Neutral. Flafa has short brown hair and hazel eyes. He wears tailored clothing and a dragonscale cloak. Flafa is curious and aloof.

## Grove Borough

### Notable Places:

* The Shrine of Nerwenye: A stone niche enshrining an idol of Nerwenye, Goddess of Healing, said to be sometimes visited by the goddess herself.
* The Stonemasons Guild House: A large stone-walled building, decorated with brightly dyed pennons.

### A few NPCs:

* Wulfa: Male Human Entertainer, Good. Wulfa has messy silver hair and green eyes, and a round nose. He wears fine clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Wulfa has an animal companion, a hawk named Jane.
* Cyne: Male Human Fighter, Evil. Cyne has thin red hair and light grey eyes, and a magical scar on his face. He wears plate mail and wields a ranseur. Cyne is destructive and shrewd.
* Eahfrid: Male Human Illusionist, Neutral. Eahfrid has a square face, with silver hair and hazel eyes. He wears fine clothing and wields a quarterstaff. Eahfrid is impossibly lucky.
* Sige: Male Human Assassin, Good. Sige has a square face, with curly grey hair and green eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned club and darts. Sige has an animal companion, a black viper named Eryn.

## Hart's Borough

### Notable Places:

* The Dark Alley: A mysterious alley, which does not appear on any map. It is said that the Thieves' Guild knows the secret of its summoning.
* The Broken Dagger: A neglected dwarven inn, known for the ghosts which haunt its halls.
* The Blue Flail: A heroic elven inn, decorated with stone gargoyles.

### A few NPCs:

* Piersym Maycey: Male Human Assassin, Evil. Piersym has blonde hair and amber eyes, and a tangled beard. He wears leather armor and wields a dagger. Piersym is easily distracted by magic.
* Ather: Male Human Fighter, Neutral. Ather has a narrow face, with cropped red hair and sharp brown eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a military fork. Ather is searching for a legendary blade named Vile Triumph.
* Aenad: Female Human Entertainer, Good. Aenad has messy blonde hair and grey eyes, and small ears. She wears tailored clothing and a feathered hat. Aenad has an animal companion, a grey rabbit named Hrythiue.

## Hell-hound's District

### Notable Places:

* Weke's Pewter: A cluttered pewtersmith's workshop, sheltered beneath the wings of a pewter dragon.
* Tane's Clocks: A neglected clockmaker's workshop, within which time seems to pass more slowly.
* The Guildhall: A grand half-timbered building, once an aristocrat's manor. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds.

### A few NPCs:

* Eril Hyne: Female Human Fighter, Good. Eril is slender, with brown hair and narrow blue eyes. She splint mail and wields Corrupt Devastator, a finely crafted hammer said to compel its bearer to defend the Dominion of Ellormest. Eril is searching for a legendary blade named Baatorian Predator.
* Kunain: Male Dwarf Soldier, Evil. Kunain is short and willowy, with copper hair and narrow brown eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a bastard sword. Kunain was raised by cultists of the Queen of Beauty.
* Alin: Male Dwarf Craftsman, Good. Alin has curly brown hair and brown eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Alin seeks to make amends for a life accidentally taken.
* Wisym: Male Human Alchemist, Good. Wisym has copper hair and sharp blue eyes, and wears glasses with pewter rims. He wears well-made clothing and a silver holy symbol. Wisym is impossibly lucky.

## High Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Helmod: Male Human Guard, Neutral. Helmod is fey in appearance, with golden hair and brown eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a military pick. Helmod is known for his mastery of languages.
* Jane: Female Human Thief, Good. Jane is pleasant in appearance, with blonde hair and light grey eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and sling. Jane is fighting a war with the Thieves' Guild.
* Helry Wreyne: Male Human Slaver, Evil. Helry is fair in appearance, with white hair and bright amber eyes. He wears well-made clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Helry deals in troll slaves, but guarantees their obedience.
* Wilhye Cotte: Male Human Peddler, Evil. Wilhye has a narrow face, with thick brown hair and sharp blue eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a red cloak. Wilhye will purchase monster teeth for a copper coin each.

## Highcastle Village

### Notable Places:

* Bertio's Pewter: A large pewtersmith's workshop, sheltered beneath the wings of a pewter dragon.

### A few NPCs:

* Thrainarv: Male Dwarf Fighter, Good. Thrainarv has a narrow face, with matted silver hair and bright amber eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a spear and shield. Thrainarv refers to himself in the third person.
* Erelm: Male Human Scofflaw, Neutral. Erelm has a square face, with short white hair and green eyes. He wears worn clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Erelm is quiet and cynical.
* Wina: Female Human Ranger, Good. Wina has silver hair and narrow amber eyes, and a thin nose. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and light crossbow. Wina is philosophical but undisciplined.
* Golda: Female Human Scofflaw, Neutral. Golda has auburn hair and brown eyes, and a flat nose. She wears modest garments and a wide-brimmed hat. Golda seeks to atone for past sins.

## Highring District

### Notable Places:

* Wulfa's Clocks: The workshop of a male human clockmaker named Wulfa, who leads both the Clockmakers and Trapwrights Guilds.
* Eves' Woodwork: The workshop of a male human woodcarver named Gery Eves, who is rumored to be a spy of the Sidhe Court.
* The Empyrean Odeum: A grand half-timbered theatre, within which anything might be an illusion.

### A few NPCs:

* Atrix: Female Human Priest, Evil. Atrix has golden hair and narrow hazel eyes, and a pattern of distinctive marks on her arm. She wears tailored clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Atrix has an animal companion, a hawk named Sane.
* Audfil: Male Dwarf Artist, Evil. Audfil has a narrow face, with red hair and brown eyes. He wears modest garments and a sable fur cape. Audfil is scheming but generous.
* Conbeorth: Male Human Thief, Neutral. Conbeorth is short and heavyset, with silver hair and light blue eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a dagger and darts. Conbeorth is wrongly sought by the Duchess of Ellothlon for theft.
* Theli: Female Dwarf Druid, Neutral. Theli is short and thin, with golden hair and green eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a hammer and dagger. Theli is proud and ambitious.

## Jetheath District

### Notable Places:

* Hewe's Forge: A large blacksmith's workshop, built within the walls of an old iron tower.
* The Stormspire: A column of obsidian, engraved with columns of arcane runes. Each time the spire is struck by lightning, it vanishes for exactly nine hours. Each time it returns, some of the runes have changed.
* The Cracked Cask: A fanciful elven tavern, entirely managed by air elementals.

### A few NPCs:

* Tiny: Male Human Ranger, Neutral. Tiny has cropped black hair and narrow hazel eyes, and a pattern of distinctive marks on his face. He wears studded leather and wields a short sword and short bow. Tiny has a badger named Giestio.
* Aerels: Male Human Assassin, Evil. Aerels has copper hair and large grey eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned long sword and darts. Aerels is a skilled dancer.
* Wena: Female Human Fighter, Evil. Wena has an angular face, with thick grey hair and narrow grey eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a spear. Wena is cursed with insanity, and is searching for a divine relic which can break the curse.

## Knight's Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Marger Merde: Female Human Chandler, Neutral. Marger has matted silver hair and dark hazel eyes. She wears modest garments and riding boots. Marger claims that her candles are blessed by Napha, Deity Pronoun of Light, and ward against the undead.
* Raffolk: Male Human Thief, Evil. Raffolk has short blonde hair and brown eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a short sword. Raffolk was once an adventurer, but retired after his companions were turned into vampries.
* Burha: Female Human Butcher, Evil. Burha has a long face, with red hair and large brown eyes. She wears well-made clothing and a red cloak. Burha is known for her impossible luck.
* Earad: Female Human Bookseller, Good. Earad is fey in appearance, with long copper hair and large blue eyes. She wears worn clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Earad is known for her mastery of languages.
* Icell: Female Human Woodseller, Good. Icell has braided brown hair and light grey eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and several small tools hang from her belt. Icell sometimes has interesting items found in the forest to sell.

## Lower Brightscepter District

### Notable Places:

* The Inn of a Thousand Names: A fanciful adventurer's tavern, which is said to have a thousand doors in a thousand towns, each under a different sign and name. Anyone who enters through a particular door can only leave through that same door, unless they know the innkeeper's secret.

### A few NPCs:

* Gwari: Male Dwarf Cleric, Evil. Gwari has curly golden hair and narrow hazel eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a flail. Gwari has an animal companion, a ginger ferret named Theli.
* Mary: Female Human Cleric, Good. Mary has cropped grey hair and grey eyes, and pointed ears. She wears splint mail and wields a hammer. Mary is practical and aloof.
* Thundu: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Thundu has cropped grey hair and hazel eyes. He banded mail and wields Black Champion, a magical halberd said to have once belonged to a forgotten god of war. Thundu has an animal companion, a brown bear named Gunni.

## Mere Borough

### Notable Places:

* Wine's Pewter: A cluttered pewtersmith's workshop, decorated with a collection of brass lamps from many kingdoms.
* Wine's Armory: A large armorer's workshop, built within the walls of an iron-banded stone tower.

### A few NPCs:

* Ellys: Female Human Mercenary, Evil. Ellys is short and slender, with black hair and narrow blue eyes. She wears scale mail and wields a military pick and dagger. Ellys has an animal companion, a grey rat named Uthlan.
* Brytha: Female Human Mercenary, Evil. Brytha has curly blonde hair and amber eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a military pick and heavy crossbow. Brytha has a traumatic fear of fire.

## Old Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Bealdthra: Female Human Entertainer, Evil. Bealdthra is wretched in appearance, with white hair and dark green eyes. She wears well-made clothing and a sling of vials and potions. Bealdthra is known as the best actor in town.
* Walde: Male Human Bookseller, Evil. Walde has long golden hair and dark amber eyes. He wears simple clothing and riding boots. Walde was cursed by a fell grimoire, and can only see through a glass eye which he holds.
* Frythiue: Female Human Thief, Neutral. Frythiue is thin, with blonde hair and green eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a short sword and darts. Frythiue is fighting a war with the Thieves' Guild.
* Ealdred: Female Human Poulter, Neutral. Ealdred has curly brown hair and grey eyes. She wears modest garments and a black cloak. Ealdred is rumored to have arranged the murder of the previous tax collector.

## Orb Village

### Notable Places:

* The Water Shrine: A wondrous spire of clear water, said to heal the wounds of those who drink from it.
* Othulf's Folly: A tower of hewn stone stands upon a rise in the land. It is named after a local adventurer named Othulf, who entered it many years ago and has not been seen since.

### A few NPCs:

* James Indsows: Male Human Wizard, Evil. James is willowy, with copper hair and large amber eyes. He wears well-made clothing and wields a quarterstaff. James is easily distracted by arcana.
* Ukhlal: Male Dwarf Merchant, Evil. Ukhlal is repulsive in appearance, with black hair and hazel eyes. He wears worn clothing and a green cloak. Ukhlal is hunting those who betrayed him.

## Ring Ward

### Notable Places:

* The Courthouse: A grand stone-walled building, filled with busy magistrates and advocates.
* A monolith of hewn stone, said to entomb an ancient and powerful demon.

### A few NPCs:

* Pleofstio: Male Human Craftsman, Neutral. Pleofstio has brown hair and light amber eyes. He wears simple clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Pleofstio is adventurous and gullible.
* Harda: Male Human Illusionist, Evil. Harda has short red hair and grey eyes, and a straight moustache. He wears modest garments and wields a quarterstaff. Harda serves an ancient dragon named Ammilid.
* Wearda: Male Human Soldier, Good. Wearda has a narrow face, with blonde hair and large grey eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a military pick and javelins. Wearda seeks to free himself from an ancient curse.

## Scepter Ward

### Notable Places:

* The Shrine of Ardaik: A bronze statue of Ardaik, Goddess of Protection, said to be sometimes visited by the goddess herself.

### A few NPCs:

* Eoldbeth: Female Human Cleric, Good. Eoldbeth has white hair and large blue eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a hammer. Eoldbeth is haunted by the memories of a past life.
* Frinan: Female Dwarf Necromancer, Evil. Frinan has auburn hair and blue eyes. She wears tailored clothing and wields a long sword and dagger. Frinan has an arcane familiar, a floating skull named Thorla.
* Wine: Male Human Fighter, Evil. Wine is repulsive in appearance, with messy blonde hair and light hazel eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a military pick and shield. Wine is sharp-tongued and driven.
* Eulftrurh: Female Human Fighter, Neutral. Eulftrurh has straight brown hair and brown eyes, and wears glasses with pewter rims. She wears plate mail and wields a bardiche. Eulftrurh has an animal companion, a brown bear named Gery.
* Francis: Male Human Assassin, Evil. Francis has curly black hair and dark grey eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a club and sling. Francis has an animal companion, a poisonous toad named Berny.

## Shadow Docks

### Notable Places:

* The Old Wall: A section of an old town wall divides several blocks. The ghosts of a town guard can sometimes be seen walking upon it.
* The Golem's Pottery: A modest potter's workshop, served by a single clay golem. The golem will accept commands from anyone, but only follows commands to craft goblets, bowls, and other simple thrown wares.
* The Cracked Goblet: A shabby dwarven tavern, kept by a silver dragon named Sumisu.

### A few NPCs:

* Batha: Female Human Fighter, Neutral. Batha has tangled grey hair and soft hazel eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a warhammer. Batha has an animal companion, a ginger dog named Arlers.
* Haldi: Male Dwarf Fighter, Good. Haldi is short and willowy, with short white hair and bright grey eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a mace and shield. Haldi seeks to continue the noble legacy of his father.

## Sword District

### Notable Places:

* Sige's Hauberks: A modest armorer's workshop, built in the shelter of a fallen titan's bronze shield.
* The Broken Axe: A shabby commoner's tavern, built within what was once an aristocrat's manor.

### A few NPCs:

* Tery: Male Human Assassin, Evil. Tery is short, with brown hair and amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned short sword and dagger. Tery is hunting the sorceress who stole his wife.
* Leane Keson: Female Human Wizard, Good. Leane is exceptionally beautiful, with straight grey hair and bright grey eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and wields a quarterstaff and darts. Leane is valiant and tactless.
* Andrers Ferre: Male Human Druid, Neutral. Andrers is pleasant in appearance, with white hair and narrow blue eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a scimitar. Andrers is witty and daring.
* George Halle: Male Human Cleric, Neutral. George has a round face, with long grey hair and hazel eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a mace. George is suspicious and zealous.
* Wartcio: Male Human Priest, Good. Wartcio is thin, with straight brown hair and sharp green eyes. He wears modest garments and a silver amulet. Wartcio is easily distracted by magic.
* Bari: Female Dwarf Cleric, Neutral. Bari is exceptionally beautiful, with silver hair and sharp green eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a mace. Bari has an animal companion, a hunting dog named Zuri.

## Tower District

### Notable Places:

* The Golem's Pottery: A modest potter's workshop, served by a single clay golem. The golem will accept commands from anyone, but only follows commands to craft goblets, bowls, and other simple thrown wares.

### A few NPCs:

* Milda: Female Human Druid, Neutral. Milda is exceptionally beautiful, with blonde hair and grey eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a quarterstaff. Milda dislikes everyone except other humans.
* Willan: Male Human Priest, Neutral. Willan is fey in appearance, with short auburn hair and narrow green eyes. He wears expensive clothing and numerous rings. Willan is combative but trustworthy.
* Ealotel: Female Elf Fighter, Evil. Ealotel has blonde hair and dark grey eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a bardiche. Ealotel has an animal companion, a ginger dog named Eglir.

## Tower Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Cyna: Female Human Wineseller, Evil. Cyna is pleasant in appearance, with uneven red hair and narrow hazel eyes. She wears simple clothing and a gray cloak. Its hard to picture Cyna as an adventurer, but she's rumored to have befriended a dragon.
* Geoffry Growe: Male Human Baker, Evil. Geoffry has a round face, with blonde hair and bright green eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and carries a hawthorn staff. Geoffry is rumored to have arranged the murder of the previous tax collector.
* Sabeth Foxe: Female Human Baker, Neutral. Sabeth is common in appearance, with straight auburn hair and brown eyes. She wears well-made clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Sabeth claims that her breads are baked in the searing breath of a dragon.
* Eanswild: Female Human Woodseller, Good. Eanswild has brown hair and amber eyes, and a flat nose. She wears plain clothing and carries a long knife. Eanswild is rumored to have arranged the murder of the previous tax collector.
* Enryn Vere: Male Human Bookseller, Neutral. Enryn has copper hair and hazel eyes. He wears sturdy clothing and several small tools hang from his belt. Enryn treats his wares like living creatures.
* Witha: Female Human Entertainer, Good. Witha is rough in appearance, with short brown hair and amber eyes. She wears modest garments and several pouches hang from her belt. Witha is known as the best juggler in town.

## Upper Brightmoor Borough

### Notable Places:

* The Elysian House: A grand half-timbered theatre, which has one door here and another in Refalls, City of the Clockwork.

### A few NPCs:

* Brytha: Female Human Paladin, Good. Brytha has a round face, with brown hair and dark brown eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a halberd. Brytha seeks to free herself from an ancient curse.
* Rarder Page: Male Human Fighter, Neutral. Rarder is rugged in appearance, with red hair and light blue eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a long sword. Rarder has an animal companion, a red firedrake named Phughye.
* Richye: Male Human Servant, Good. Richye is short, with red hair and amber eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a green cloak. Richye is aggressive and disloyal.

## Well Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Hamas Drete: Male Human Chandler, Evil. Hamas has long grey hair and soft grey eyes, and a thick beard. He wears modest garments and carries an ash staff. Hamas also deals in forged documents and seals.
* Cyna: Female Human Guard, Good. Cyna is willowy, with white hair and dark blue eyes. She wears studded leather and wields a flail. Cyna is known for her jeweled sword, a gift from the Lord Mayor.
* Ellys: Female Human Wineseller, Neutral. Ellys has a narrow face, with white hair and dark blue eyes. She wears travel-stained clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Ellys claims that her wines were made by the elves and laid into cellars many decades ago.