Drachen Falls

## Physical Description

Surrounded by rolling mountains and occasional arid plains, Drachen Falls is located inland on The Greystone River that cuts through the mountains. The city itself is on the edge of the mountains, which appear predominantly grey in color, in the foothills and draws its name from the waterfall within the city. It was the highest point people could easily reach by following the river. Drachen Falls is a large inland river port city boasting a population of around 6,000 to 8,000 inhabitants and is a melting pot of cultures. On the verge of the frontier and the "civilized" world, normal humanoid races are common and monster races are rare but not unseen. The upper crust live in a nicer part of the city while the common folk live in a more frontier-like area of town.

Ruins are seen in the surrounding areas, though the ruins in the plains are more easily found.

## Industry

The city has advanced docks, hosting all manner of boats. Due to spring water, brewing is common leading to a number of taverns and places to drink. Mining is also a normal industry in the region. The mountains themselves contain magic, which drives up the price of goods taken from them. Tanners and blacksmiths are readily available.

## Social Issues

The City is currently struggling in terms of wealth due to entering into a trade war with another PLACE and the city is losing financially due to this trade war, as well as decreasing the number of available resources in the city. The nobles launched the trade war about a year ago, hoping to turn a profit, but ran out of the supplies to continue to sell as they had due to a lack of goods. Because of a very hard winter, the goods were difficult to gather and transport. This has caused unrest in the city due to the people not getting what they need and has caused tensions between classes and guilds. The nobles have kept to themselves, not offering help to the common people. The city is home to the The Thieves' Guild which has been smuggling resources into the city - for a price.

New ruins have recently been located after a long winter, bringing in new adventurers and new competition for the The Drachenfeld Surveyor's Guild.

Dragon hunters and tourists who wish to see a dragon are coming to town in anticipation of the dragon's cycle of breeding coming soon.

Cabin fever became rampant during the long winter.

There is a rumor of odd magic in the area.

Drachen Falls has an active black market.

## Society

The city is separated by class, containing a high society of rich nobles and merchants and a frontier society of working class people and adventurers. There is a common area/central area/inn/marketplace where classes meet to talk business. There is an Adventurer's Club filled with hearty survivalists who seek out ancient ruins for their treasures.

## Safety

The city is not particularly threatened by local wildlife at this time. However, roughly every 33 years, a few Dragons migrate into the area to breed up-river in the mountains. The time is approaching where this cycle is once again due. One dragon has taken up residence in the mountains. The city possesses a standing army due to the population size. The roads outside the city are treacherous, both environmentally as well as physical threats from wildlife and bandits. River travel is far safer for travelers than the roads.

## History

The city was founded at the base of the Drachen Falls, the highest point at which boats could pass. Ports were formed and the city grew around the ports, industry leading to a population boom. The original name of the city was Grey Stone Keep, but later changed to Drachen Falls.

At some point in the past, Drachen Falls experienced a blight which was supposedly cured by brave heroes wooing the dragons back to the area.

## Locations Within Drachen Falls

* The Drachenfeld Surveyor's Guild
* The Thieves' Guild
* The Greystone River
* The Half-Baked Tart