Cities
Name: Crystalwood
Country: Yeggli
Population Type: Elven
Population: 63000
Ruler: Finwe
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Safety Level: High
Terrain: Forest
General Alignment: Neutral-Good
Government: Monarchy
Military: Strong; Crystalwood is home to one of the largest standing armies in all Kragora. A force of 5000 Footmen, 6500 Archers, 700 Calvary and 600 War Mages make it a force to be reckoned with. The troops are all highly trained and discipled and are led by the elite Starshine Corps.
Starshine Corps: 150 elite knights that act as shock troopers and battle captains.
Magic Level: Very High
Economy: Very Rich
Weather:
Taverns: The Forest's Friend, The Pixie Pincher, The Knothole
Market: Sparrow's Call (Hunting supplies), Whisker's Point (Weapon shop), Threads of Thyme (Clothing)
Services: The True Way (Fletching shop), The Broken Twig (Trackers), Mystic Mists (bath house and sauna), Dragon Transport System, Theatre of Dreams (drama house)
Guilds: Bloodstalker's Clan
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Notable Residents: Tirial, Feanor, Kaira, Tychus Steelfist, Beleg, Donovan Trueblood, Lithuir, Tierna Firedragon
Description:
Name: Dragonslair
Country: Yeggli
Population Type: High Elf
Population: 48000
Ruler: Princess Raven
Allies: Vampire Nation
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Safety Level: High
Terrain: Foothills
General Alignment: Neutral-Good
Government: Monarchy
Military: 4000 Footman, 4500 Archers, 500 Calvary, 175 War Mages;
Castle Darksky
Phoenix Force: Elite cadre of dragonriders. Consists of 5 War Dragons and 35 Mere-Dragons;
Black Talons: 15 Royal knights who serve as Raven's personal guards and elite storm troopers;
Raven's Wings: 5 Elite soldiers who serve as captains of the rest of the armed forces;
Darklords: 30 Mages of great power who aid Raven in her magics and lead the rest of the war mages;
Nightstalkers: 45 Vampire assassins who answer directly to Raven herself. Used to quell internal strife as well as spy on enemies and eliminate external problems quietly.
Magic Level: Very High
Economy: Very Rich
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Taverns: Aerie of Eagles, The Ruby Blade, Sword's Sleep, The Wild Chessman, The Rangers Lookout, The Golden Chain, The Dragon Skulls, The Jumping Grizzle
Market: Azhuls General Store, Yselvies Swords, Mauve's Mixtures, Jara's (Jewelry), Isebririon's Butchers Block, Kaimri's Chimes (Naldur the Bellmaker), Whipping Post (Galithrand the Beltmaker), Signposts (Hil-Gand the Compasssmith), Finders Keepers (General store), Karin's Critters (Exotic pet store), Equine Dreams (Horse Market), Rutger's Goods (Pawn shop), Petals and Pixies (Greenhouse), Waffin's Dried Goods
Services: Royal Griffin Casino, Library of Vast and Ancient Knowledge, Wind Water and Road, Hogun's Hot Irons (Blacksmith), Dragon Transport, Trewicky's Training School (Animal training), Royal Bath House, Mist Gardens (Park), Royal Post Office of Dragonslair, The Dragon Horde (Bank and money exchange), Theater of the Rising Sun (Drama Theater), Temple of Hope (Hospital), Darklock Penitentiary, Nesting Grounds (Storage Units)
Guilds: Slightly Hungry Artists, Brothers of Chance, Brothers of Iniquity, Crystal Clef, Defenders of the Realm, Guardians of the Forest, Guild of the Seven Swordsmen, Keepers of the Kiln, Lyre of Truth, Order of the Shield, Sacred Chant, Way of the Willow, Way of the Wheel
Thieves Guild: The Ebony Wing: led by Eluloth and consists of 17 other ranking members.
Notable Residents: Phobos, Lleerin Steelbender, Alarrain Leafwalker, Kes Stormfalcon, Deathwatch, Nhom, Grisnak, Carnage, Sandtiger, Garron Wyrmdeath, Draglin, Corbin, Nathos, Torq Farleaper, Kabal
Description:
Name: Nimbus
Country: Yeggli; the entire city is magically suspended in the clouds 800 feet in the air.
Population Type: Neo-Human
Population: 5700
Ruler: Lord Iris Windchaser is the chairman of the Sky Council.
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Safety Level: High
Terrain: Clouds
General Alignment: Good
Government: Democracy; The Sky Council is a democratically elected body of 12 citizens.
Military: 50 Footman, 500 Archers, 175 War Mages, 50 Cloud Dragons;
Raku and Cago: 2 Gold Dragons who serve as advisors to the Sky Council and as the cities main defense.
Magic Level: Very High
Economy: Very Rich
Weather: As the city resides above most of the rain clouds, it is usually very sunny. The winds can be quite intense at times, however.
Taverns: Rainbow's End, Thunderhead, Maiar's Mead
Market: Cloud Cloths (fancy clothing), Starshine (luminaries), Willow's Way (herbs)
Services: Redger's Investigations (private investigator), Cloud Carriage (magic transport system), Dragon Transport, Nimbus Postal Service, Forge of Lightning (blacksmith), Bank of the Sun, The Windchaser (hang gliding), Bright Ideas (inventors), Celestial Theatre, Thunderstrike (blacksmith), Farsight Tower, Ray of Light (healer)
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Notable Residents Dega
Description: Nimbus was created by the combined efforts of the two gold dragons who advise the Sky Council and 8 powerful Neo-Human mages (3 of which still serve on the Sky Council). It was designed to be a city of refuge and solitude for the Neo-Humans. It serves both as a haven against prejudice against the Neo-Humans and as a retreat for the Neo-Humans to distance themselves from those they feel inferior. Tourists and adventurers will be treated kindly but often looked upon as children in need of supervision. However, the residents rarely allow visitors to make a permanent home and will firmly make their wishes known if one starts to settle down. The city itself is highly ornate and built to enhance the affects of the sun rays and the winds. Most of the architecture is built of shiny and reflective materials providing for quite a dazzling display when the sun is just right.
Name: Toarious
Country: Yeggli
Population Type: Boarmen
Population: 2480
Ruler: Rogut
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Safety Level: Low
Terrain: Foothills and Forest
General Alignment: Neutral-Evil
Government: Autocracy
Military: 250 Warriors, 350 Militia
Magic Level: Low
Economy: Poor
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Taverns: Demoleveon
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Description: Toarious is a village in the foothills of Yeggli and the only known home of a race of Boar men. It is rumored that they were a genetic experiement of Sauron's that failed because they were too stupid even for Sauron's army. Apparently, they were exiled from Khaz Modan and this secluded area in Yeggli was the only place where they would be left alone. They keep to themselves and don't like outsiders but will occassionally tolerate them long enough to steal their possessions. In Toarious, the only laws is might makes right. There are very few organized shops or services and any structures that are built are usually in poor repair.
Name: Arborlon
Country: Yeggli
Population Type: Mostly High Elves, but all races of elves can be found here.
Population: 75,000
Ruler: Ander Elessidil
Allies: All creatures of good alignment are welcome
Enemies: Orcish Horde
Safety Level: High
Terrain: Mountains
General Alignment: Good
Government: Monarchy
Military: Arborlon is an ancient Elven fortress built thousands of years ago in the Breakline Mountains, on the border of the Drey Wood. The city is surrounded by sheer cliffs and mountains on three sides, and the Rill Song river on the other side. Many Elven scholars believe Arborlon was the first permanent Elven settlement, built to protect the roaming Elf tribes from the Troll and Gnome armies of the North. It still serves as a haven in times of war, but also has a strong political and commercial foundation due to its central location in Yeggli. Due to its primary role as a city of defense, Arborlon maintains a large standing army of around 10,000 Elven warriors, highly trained by General Pindanon and equipped with the finest equipment and weapons available. An additional force of around 100 warriors comprise the Home Guard, peerless elite troops who are sworn to protect the Elessidil family with their lives. The Home Guard is led and hand-picked by Captain Kerrin. Arborlon does not rely totally on its army for defense, however. The city itself was built with the cooperation of a neighboring Dwarf nation. These same Dwarves are believed to be the ancestors of the Dwarves of the Iron Hills. With the aid of the Dwarves, Arborlon raised thick walls and blocked all possible entrance except one. This is a series of bridges and ramps called the Elfitch, that crosses the Rill Song River and steadily climbs the cliffs and crosses the chasms into the city. In times of peace, the Elfitch is open to all who have business in Arborlon, but in times of war it is nearly a fortress in itself. Every ramp and bridge was its own gatehouse, with several thick gates and portcullises and its own compliment of guards. In the unlikely case that the gatehouses are overrun, the ramps and bridges are rigged to collapse with the removal of hidden pins. Many a screaming horde of Orcs have plummeted to their deaths when, charging across a simple looking ramp, meet a company of grinning Elves cheerfully yanking the pins out of the ramp. Ballistas, catapults, archers and vats of boiling oil dot the thick walls at regular intervals.
Name: Greatwood
Country: Yeggli
Population Type: Elves
Population: 42900
Ruler: Telaran Swiftfeather
Allies: Laketown
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Safety Level: High
Terrain: Forest
General Alignment: Neutral-Good
Government: Monarchy
Military: Strong; 2400 Footman, 3800 Archers, 500 Calvary, 200 War Mages. The general of the Greatwood military is Suldun
Magic Level: High
Economy: Wealthy
Weather:
Taverns: Well of Life, The Tree Bark, Rising Sun, Arrow's Nock
Market: Light of the Moon (jewelry), Whispering Winds (wind chimes), Meeta's Market (fruits and vegetables), Nature's Way (outdoor clothing), Mushroom Ring (herbs, flowers, potions), Bladestorm (weapons shop), Walking Stix (canes and staffs)
Services: The Broken Twig (tracking and survival services), Dragon Transport, Runeteller (drama theater), Tomes of the Ancients (library and museum), Constable, Rily's Stable, Tack & Nail (carpentry), Flightpath (fletcher), Wild Curve (bowyer)
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Notable Residents: Achilles, Balu, Cynathan Warbow, Grimsbane, Nimbara
Description: The city of Greatwood lies on the southwestern edge of the Greatwood forest. Since it also borders the edge of Kavlin and Long Lake, the residents of Laketown and Greatwood get along fairly well and quite often make mutually beneficial trade agreements.
Name: Northwood
Country: Yeggli
Population Type: Elves
Population: 38250
Ruler: Galadriel
Allies: Greatwood
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Safety Level: High
Terrain: Forest and Foothills
General Alignment: Good
Government: Monarchy
Military: 2000 Footman, 3800 Archers, 250 Calvary, 190 War Mages.
Havenguard: 30 Elite Calvary led by Captain Angrod
Magic Level: High
Economy: Wealthy
Weather:
Taverns: The Hidden Cove
Market: Luthien's Lights (candle store), Morwyn's Silks (fine clothing)
Services: Dragon Transport, Nevermiss (bowyer & fletcher), Songs of the Trees (musical performances), Eagle's Eye (tracking and guide services), Starlight (open air theater)
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Description: Northwood is a great city hidden deep within the Northwood forest. It exists both on the forest floor and in the trees. Even though Northwood is one of the largest cities in all Yeggli, many travelers have been known to walk right by it without even knowing it was there. The residents take great pride in their seclusion and go to great lengths to keep it that way. They won't turn aside travelers but are very hesistant to allow them to take up permenant residence. Weary travelers are given the utmost hospitality as long as they do not overstay their welcome. Most residence live in the tops of the trees and therefore, visitors rarely are allowed to leave the ground or the lower boughs.
Name: Serren
Country: Yeggli
Population Type: Elves
Population: 14400
Ruler: Aegnor
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Safety Level: Average
Terrain: Coastal
General Alignment: Neutral-Good
Government: Monarchy
Military: Strong; 600 Footman, 800 Archers; 300 War Mages; 3 Elven Battle Ships; 12 Elven Destroyers
Magic Level: Good
Economy: Average; Due to the high population of military forces, the town can't quite produce enough food to sustain it's people. Therefore, Serren depends heavily on imports from surrounding cities. Luckily, Serren's neighbors realize that the city is there for their protection as well and grant them discounts on most imported goods.
Weather: Serren is very windy almost year round. The cool breeze off the ocean during the summer months makes it a pleasant temperature. However, the same winds during the winter months can get quite cold indeed.
Taverns: Orc's Last Stand, The Wall
Market: Gleaming Edge (weapon shop), Catch of the Day (seafood market)
Services: Dragon Transport, Serran Post Office, The Citadel (combat training)
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Description: Serren is a coastal city located in Southern Yeggli. It originated as a military outpost and was mainly populated by a minimal guard and their families along with a few frontiersman. However, during the Great War versus the Orcish Horde, Serren became a major target to the Horde so they could use it as a staging ground for attacks into the interior of Yeggli. The original garrison stationed there was ransacked and overrun in a surprise attack. During the course of the war, the Elven army regained the town and immediately began fortifying it's defenses. Due to the new castle built there and a large occupying force, the town was never captured again. After the War, the Elves decided to keep a fairly large force present at Serren. Merchants from surrounding cities found that soldiers need goods and services too and thus, has grown quite rapidly in the past few years. Even though the city still maintains an air of a military outpost, it has all the fineries that most city folk expect. The regular citizens are quite proud of the fact that they pushed the Horde off their shores and will gladly share the tales of their (or their relatives ) part in that battle. Unfortunately, this same pride is beginning to be taken to an extreme and trader's are less inclined to peddle their wares there.
Name: Hillsfar
Country: Yeggli
Population Type: Elves
Population: 17500
Ruler: Brinn Silkendove
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Safety Level: High
Terrain: Foothills, Forest
General Alignment: Good
Government: Monarchy
Military: High; During the Great War, Brinn realized her small city holds a strategic position as a supply center to provide for armies moving in any direction in Yeggli. To make sure Hillsfar is never taken, she spends countless time and gold training her troops and supplying them with the best weapons and armor. The walls of the city are 18' high and magically enforced. They are littered with catapults, ballasta and flame spouts. Should the city be taken, magical wards are in place to shatter the walls and armnaments and leave the city in rubble, unfit for habitation by the enemy. The armed forces consist of 1800 Footmen, 1100 Archers, 200 Calvary and 180 War Mages.
Magic Level: High
Economy: Rich, although much is spent on the military.
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Taverns: The Mithril Room, Cornerhouse, Golden Ale
Market: Deepwoods (Lumber)
Services: Dragon Transport System
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Description:
Name: Valoria
Country: Yeggli
Population Type: Dark Elves
Population: 27700
Ruler: Jai'ra Soulskinner
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Safety Level: Low
Terrain: Rocky Foothills and Caverns
General Alignment: Neutral-Evil
Government: Monarchy
Military: Strong; Even though Valoria is a fairly small city, it's fighting force is highly trained and equipped. The army boasts 4500 Pikemen, 3500 Archers, 150 Lizard-riders and 1000 War Mages.
Dust of Death: Elite strike force of 25 assassin mages used to carry out dangerous missions where great stealth and secrecy is required.
Magic Level: High
Economy: Rich
Weather: The small area of town above ground experiences warm breezes and occassional showers. It is usually humid year round. The underground areas are constantly cool, dark and damp. An eerie calm pervades the web of caverns that is unsettling to outsiders.
Taverns: Bitterluck, Spider Venom
Market: Treasures of the Underworld (trinkets and magical devices), Bisona's Blades (Edged weapon shop)
Services: Dragon Transport System, Tracks of the Dead (Bounty hunting service), Cage of Honor (Pit fighting)
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Notable Residents: Ithian, Natalia, Tivanca, Distari Bloodmoon, Kithri Shadowblade
Description: The twisting maze that makes up most of Valoria is sometimes referred to as The Web of Death by outsiders. To all but native Valorians, it is nearly impossible (and extremely dangerous) to navigate it's twisting corridors. Jagged rocks and sudden precipices abound and traps that are obvious only to the locals are littered throughout. The last invading force of Duergar Dwarves was decimated as they became lost and Valorian forces seemed to appear from nowhere. Most of the residents have a very negative attitude towards outsiders. For the most part, they are not particularly evil, just feel that they are superior to all others. The good of the surface world can be sacrificed so they can reach their goals and maintain their way of life
Name: Atrius
Country: Yeggli
Population Type: Dark Elves
Population: 30000
Ruler: Tu’Jol Dalharun
Allies: Malharond
Enemies: Araphitius
Safety Level: High
Terrain: Jungle
General Alignment: Malevolent
Government: Oligarchy
Military: Strong standing military well supplied and backed by seemingly endless magic. Total 19,500 men fight for the Malharondi Cause
Magic Level: Very High
Economy: Wealthy
Weather: Constant rain caused by magic, always clouded and seemingly without much light
Taverns: Few taverns due to lack of alcohol and totilatarian mind-set of the people
Market: Vast and endless market of goods of all expenses. Highly corrupt because of lack of government intervention.
Services: Little service given to outsiders and none to other elven peoples. Once proven valuable you will be quite well suited with wonderful pleasures if not slain in fear of over-throwing the government.
Guilds: Guilds are not supported but merchant, mercenary, draft, and other simple guilds to exist.
Thieves Guild: This is constructed by slave thiefs or the cities elite.
Notable Residents: Guslaw Defaros
Description: Large city build out of fallen ruins constructed of marble buildings and mountain-side catacombs. It is constantly rained upon and has no true day or night.