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Eshea Caldera

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Eshea Caldera *

An medium sized arcology built on the edge of a caldera in a warm weathered latitude of the Eastern part of the Acidalia region. It is built in the shape of an arc, looking inward to the centre of the caldera like an ampitheatre (Paolo Soleri’s Lean Linear Arterial Arcology model). Many windmills and turbines dot the length of the arcology, making use of the sea breezes that blow by. Water is pumped up to the highest level of the city from below, and flows down aqueduct channels and stepped waterfalls. The channels are used both for gathering drinking water irrigation of small farming plots, as well as for transporting goods up and down stream. It is in very close proximity to the Thermistor Isle, a floating island that circles the thermistor sea, and trades with settlements that it passes using dirigibles (blimps with propulsion). Eshea is a popular layover location for both airship traders and sea ship traders because of its mild climate and the fair seas within the caldera.

The main industries of Eshea include fishing and aquatic farming. The region is blessed by the prescence of Livitating Lakes - semispherical masses of water that levitate above the land and sea, home to aquatic life that can easily be harvested from and farmed. There is also a small magic item cottage industry in Eshea; locals create charming or mildly useful magical items (mostly of common rarity) and sell them to traders passing through.

Eshea is home to the religious sect/cult known as the Church of Elemental Will which resides in the East Ford ward. The church owns several stacks of buildings in which their sects live and work, as well as their obelisk, which is a several story high intricately carved crystal monolith.

Population:

  • Approximately 12000; mix of all races/species. There is a high proportion of water and air genasi that reside here.

Government:

  • Eshea is governed by a municipal council made up of representatives from each district.

Notable Places:

  • Rega’s Ironworks: The workshop of a female dwarf blacksmith named Rega, known for her intricate wrought iron gates.
  • The Odeum of Alenus: A grand timber and brick theatre, within which anything might be an illusion.

A few NPCs:

  • Gwali: Female Dwarf Servant, Evil. Gwali has brown hair and narrow grey eyes. She wears modest garments and a wooden holy symbol. Gwali seeks to free herself from an ancient curse.
  • Alin: Female Dwarf Servant, Good. Alin has cropped golden hair and dark green eyes. She wears simple clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Alin is flamboyant and assertive.
  • Folke: Male Human Alchemist, Good. Folke has cropped black hair and blue eyes, and a short moustache. He wears modest garments and a silver holy symbol. Folke is sarcastic and irreverent.
  • Aznal: Female Dwarf Fighter, Good. Aznal has brown hair and amber eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a warhammer. Aznal is mischievous and modest.

East Ford Ward

Notable Places:

  • Orrerdotr’s Pewter: A large pewtersmith’s workshop, built within what was once the feast hall of a long-ruined castle.

A few NPCs:

  • Tharkam: Male Dwarf Merchant, Good. Tharkam is slender, with messy golden hair and brown eyes. He wears modest garments and a pewter amulet. Tharkam has an animal companion, a grey rat named Taga.
  • Vaga: Female Dwarf Thief, Good. Vaga has a square face, with black hair and hazel eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and dagger. Vaga is intuitive and impartial.
  • Narvi: Male Dwarf Fighter, Neutral. Narvi has a long face, with auburn hair and amber eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a long sword and light crossbow. Narvi seeks to become a knight of the realm.

Goldenbell Borough

Notable Places:

  • The Lucky Trickster: A grand elven tavern, kept by a retired adventurer named Alfafn Holmfison.
  • A menhir of dark stone, placed to honor a local hero named Lafi Hidrison.

A few NPCs:

  • Cyna: Female Human Fighter, Evil. Cyna is tall and slender, with golden hair and blue eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a spear and shield. Cyna has an animal companion, a black wolf named Ferther.
  • Suni Tuvason: Male Dwarf Scholar, Evil. Suni is tall and stout, with grey hair and light green eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a mink fur cape. Suni is fascinated by history.
  • Goda: Male Human Scofflaw, Good. Goda has a square face, with thick brown hair and amber eyes. He wears simple clothing and an iron amulet. Goda has an animal companion, a sable ferret named Annet.

Market

Notable NPCs:

  • Arin: Male Dwarf Entertainer, Neutral. Arin has auburn hair and brown eyes, and a thick beard. He wears tailored clothing and silk gloves. Arin is known for his prowess at riddles.
  • Laga: Female Dwarf Entertainer, Good. Laga has brown hair and blue eyes, and pointed ears. She wears fine clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Laga is known as the best dancer in town.
  • Anag Ilingrdotr: Female Dwarf Peddler, Good. Anag is noble in bearing, with messy black hair and green eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and a green cloak. Anag sometimes has a magical trinket to sell.
  • Thelga Ersteifrdotr: Female Dwarf Thief, Neutral. Thelga has a narrow face, with grey hair and bright grey eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a short sword and dagger. Thelga is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a dragon.
  • Ivall Goffison: Male Dwarf Woodseller, Neutral. Ivall has a narrow face, with copper hair and bright blue eyes. He wears modest garments and riding boots. Ivall is known for his collection of magical axes.

Sword Village

Notable Places:

  • The Beggar’s Cup: A fanciful elven inn, kept by a gold dragon named Sidur.
  • The Asylum: A single storey half-timbered building, filled with the madmen and lunatics of the town.

A few NPCs:

  • Hamart: Male Human Druid, Neutral. Hamart has braided silver hair and brown eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a spear. Hamart is haunted by the memories of a past life.
  • Tharkal: Male Dwarf Alchemist, Neutral. Tharkal is overweight, with brown hair and green eyes. He wears tailored clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Tharkal has an animal companion, a black cat named Gerdga.
  • Andel: Male Human Illusionist, Neutral. Andel has straight brown hair and hazel eyes. He wears modest garments and wields a dagger. Andel is devout and driven.
  • Ecix Wyne: Female Human Merchant, Evil. Ecix has long red hair and green eyes, and pointed ears. She wears modest garments and an iron amulet. Ecix has an animal companion, a hunting dog named Beatra.
  • Aiccach: Female Elf Mercenary, Neutral. Aiccach is short, with straight red hair and grey eyes. She wears scale mail and wields a battle axe and javelins. Aiccach is craven but witty.
  • Witha: Female Human Thief, Neutral. Witha is tall, with short blonde hair and grey eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a dagger and sling. Witha is serious and assertive.

West Court District

Notable Places:

  • The Asylum: A single storey half-timbered building, filled with the madmen and lunatics of the town.
  • Anzin’s Ironworks: The workshop of a female dwarf blacksmith named Anzin, who is rumored to have acquired a young fire dragon to work her forge.

A few NPCs:

  • Kari: Male Dwarf Artist, Neutral. Kari has cropped golden hair and light brown eyes, and a matted moustache. He wears modest garments and a mink fur cape. Kari is aloof and anxious.
  • Rakad: Male Dwarf Entertainer, Neutral. Rakad has thick brown hair and sharp hazel eyes, and walks with a limp. He wears fine clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Rakad has an animal companion, a red fox named Geri.
  • Suse: Female Human Alchemist, Good. Suse is exceptionally beautiful, with uneven brown hair and bright amber eyes. She wears fine clothing and silk gloves. Suse lost her reflection to a hag.
  • Runga: Female Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Runga has straight golden hair and grey eyes, and walks with a limp. She wears chain mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Runga has a deadly allergy to shellfish.
  • Iggag Jornedotr: Female Dwarf Druid, Neutral. Iggag is exceptionally beautiful, with grey hair and grey eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a scimitar. Iggag is adaptable and assertive.

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Related notes: Church of Elemental Will · Mercenary (CR 2)

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