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{{Place|Brassdorf.jpg|Brassdorf|[[Eastern Kingdoms]]|Capitol City|~3 million various|Duskan Axebringer (noble)|[[Session 11]]}} | |||
<blockquote>''"The winds of Brassdorf blow ever in our favor, my queen..."'' | <blockquote>''"The winds of Brassdorf blow ever in our favor, my queen..."'' | ||
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==Previously in...== | ==Previously in...== | ||
[... | {{Previously|[[Session 11]]|The party arrives in Brassdorf for the first time since before their time together.}} | ||
{{Previously|[[Session 16]]|After a long journey through the Catacombes, the party re-emerges through the Adventurer's Guild into Brassdorf again.}} | |||
{{Previously|[[Session 19]]|Having left the city to visit the Scarlet Academy, the party returns once more to reunite with old and new friends.}} | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
[...] | Brassdorf is the capitol of the [[Basalt Dominion]] inhabited by primarily Dwarven with a larger population of Human as well totalling to around 3 million. The city throws on trade between the [[Avalon]] region as well as larger fisheries along the coast of the [[Silver Sea]]. In addition, the fertile grounds to the south allow farms to thrive. | ||
== Politics & Culture == | |||
=== Ruling === | |||
The city of mostly governed by the worker party under the lead of [[Duskan Axebringer]], a noble in the house of rule. However, the royal family resides in the grande palace as more than symbolic. While most laws are voted on through the Chambers system, the queen has definite veto rights at all times. | |||
The rule of the royalty is protected by a special group called the [[Golden Garde]], whose sole purpose is to secure the royal affairs and all that is in regards to the safety and security of the kingdom. They are, however, only mostly seen in and around the Ironheight Palace. | |||
=== Religion === | |||
In and around the city faith is important and placed in Gorn, the dwarven god of the Craft. It is prohibited to practice religion of any other deity in public spaces and is strongly discouraged in private as well (though not enforced). | |||
==Population== | ==Population== | ||
The majority of the population is Dwarven, followed by Human. Various other races live in and around the city, most of them workers from abroad or travelers heading for the guilds for work (or simply sightseeing). | |||
==Resources and utilities== | ==Resources and utilities== | ||
<span class="sub-tab">Map</span> | |||
===Pearl Stair=== | ===Pearl Stair=== | ||
====Ironheight Palace==== | ====Ironheight Palace==== | ||
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[...] | [...] | ||
===[[Adventurer's Guild]]=== | ===South Plaza=== | ||
====[[Adventurer's Guild]]==== | |||
An open guild to everyone seeking fame and fortune. Welcoming all, they use a ranking system to determine the type of missions each may go measured by an honor system. The guild is best known for their open-to-all welcoming stance on travelers far and wide, as well as housing notable figures some of whom have stone busts situation in their common chamber. | |||
===[[Wizard's Guild]]=== | ====[[Wizard's Guild]]==== | ||
A guild only open to those practicing the art of magic. It has a fairly strict onboarding process and accepts those with potential. In addition, the guild has strong ties with the Scarlet Academy and often shares quests with them in a mutual beneficial relationship. The Guild has a teleportation circle that is connected to the Academy, one of only a handful of locations in the world to do so. | |||
===Heart of Quartz=== | ====Heart of Quartz==== | ||
A notable shop run by a dwarf named Tubren Grayfury who specialises in (magical) items of interest for adventurers. They have special offers to members of the Adventurer's Guild. | |||
===Bookgarde=== | ====Bookgarde==== | ||
The largest library in the city housing over a million books of various topics. The two story building has a refined look to it and, next to books, also has a couple of notable researchers working at their offices inside. One such researcher is [[Eldgran Wiscard]]. | |||
===Golden Forge=== | ====Golden Forge==== | ||
[...] | [...] | ||
===Snoring Lobster=== | ====Snoring Lobster==== | ||
A fair inn of several stories giving special treatment to members of the Adventurer's Guild. | |||
= | ====Sunrise Ruby==== | ||
A somewhat run-down bar available to all, situated near the South Plaza but out of sight of the main roads. It is believed that it is favored by members of the [[Getaways]]. | |||
===Sunrise Ruby=== | |||
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===Heatherarch=== | ===Heatherarch=== | ||
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====Earnest Apple==== | ====Earnest Apple==== | ||
A small, family-owned, bakery in the west regions of the city. | |||
====Sleepy Cabin==== | |||
[...] | [...] | ||
====Sea Swallows Tavern==== | |||
A cozy tavern with a bar and upper floor beds. The tavern is home to traveling sea faring merchants (and possibly pirates, too!). | |||
===Catacombs=== | |||
A restricted zone below the city, previously used to keep notable or rich figures in death. In decades before, this was closed off for further operations and access has been restricted to only some officials under specific conditions. There are only three known ways into the catacombes, these are through the Maosoleum, the Ironheight Place and the Adventurer's Guild. | |||
==Notable figures== | ==Notable figures== | ||
===Thezmare Shatterbane=== | ===Thezmare Shatterbane=== | ||
Thezmare was crowned queen in 402 PT marrying the late Ulduar Shatterbane. She assumed the role of sole ruler after her husband died from food poisoning in 405 PT. | |||
===Duskan Axebringer=== | ===Duskan Axebringer=== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:17, 12 December 2021
| Region | Eastern Kingdoms |
| Type | Capitol City |
| Population | ~3 million various |
"The winds of Brassdorf blow ever in our favor, my queen..." - Uldrich, the Entertainer
Previously in...
| Session 11 | The party arrives in Brassdorf for the first time since before their time together. |
| Session 16 | After a long journey through the Catacombes, the party re-emerges through the Adventurer's Guild into Brassdorf again. |
| Session 19 | Having left the city to visit the Scarlet Academy, the party returns once more to reunite with old and new friends. |
Description
Brassdorf is the capitol of the Basalt Dominion inhabited by primarily Dwarven with a larger population of Human as well totalling to around 3 million. The city throws on trade between the Avalon region as well as larger fisheries along the coast of the Silver Sea. In addition, the fertile grounds to the south allow farms to thrive.
Politics & Culture
Ruling
The city of mostly governed by the worker party under the lead of Duskan Axebringer, a noble in the house of rule. However, the royal family resides in the grande palace as more than symbolic. While most laws are voted on through the Chambers system, the queen has definite veto rights at all times.
The rule of the royalty is protected by a special group called the Golden Garde, whose sole purpose is to secure the royal affairs and all that is in regards to the safety and security of the kingdom. They are, however, only mostly seen in and around the Ironheight Palace.
Religion
In and around the city faith is important and placed in Gorn, the dwarven god of the Craft. It is prohibited to practice religion of any other deity in public spaces and is strongly discouraged in private as well (though not enforced).
Population
The majority of the population is Dwarven, followed by Human. Various other races live in and around the city, most of them workers from abroad or travelers heading for the guilds for work (or simply sightseeing).
Resources and utilities
Map
Pearl Stair
Ironheight Palace
[...]
Mausoleum
[...]
South Plaza
Adventurer's Guild
An open guild to everyone seeking fame and fortune. Welcoming all, they use a ranking system to determine the type of missions each may go measured by an honor system. The guild is best known for their open-to-all welcoming stance on travelers far and wide, as well as housing notable figures some of whom have stone busts situation in their common chamber.
Wizard's Guild
A guild only open to those practicing the art of magic. It has a fairly strict onboarding process and accepts those with potential. In addition, the guild has strong ties with the Scarlet Academy and often shares quests with them in a mutual beneficial relationship. The Guild has a teleportation circle that is connected to the Academy, one of only a handful of locations in the world to do so.
Heart of Quartz
A notable shop run by a dwarf named Tubren Grayfury who specialises in (magical) items of interest for adventurers. They have special offers to members of the Adventurer's Guild.
Bookgarde
The largest library in the city housing over a million books of various topics. The two story building has a refined look to it and, next to books, also has a couple of notable researchers working at their offices inside. One such researcher is Eldgran Wiscard.
Golden Forge
[...]
Snoring Lobster
A fair inn of several stories giving special treatment to members of the Adventurer's Guild.
Sunrise Ruby
A somewhat run-down bar available to all, situated near the South Plaza but out of sight of the main roads. It is believed that it is favored by members of the Getaways.
Heatherarch
Denizen's Delight
[...]
Earnest Apple
A small, family-owned, bakery in the west regions of the city.
Sleepy Cabin
[...]
Sea Swallows Tavern
A cozy tavern with a bar and upper floor beds. The tavern is home to traveling sea faring merchants (and possibly pirates, too!).
Catacombs
A restricted zone below the city, previously used to keep notable or rich figures in death. In decades before, this was closed off for further operations and access has been restricted to only some officials under specific conditions. There are only three known ways into the catacombes, these are through the Maosoleum, the Ironheight Place and the Adventurer's Guild.
Notable figures
Thezmare Shatterbane
Thezmare was crowned queen in 402 PT marrying the late Ulduar Shatterbane. She assumed the role of sole ruler after her husband died from food poisoning in 405 PT.
Duskan Axebringer