Kruknik

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Kruknik
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The hamlet of Kruknik, recreated from LG regional material.
General information
Realm:Duchy of Urnst
Size:Hamlet
Government
Authority:Sheriff Garnick Kollbein, House Einstoffen

Kruknik is a hamlet in the Duchy of Urnst near the Cairn Hills.[1][2][3]

Description

Kruknik is a small hamlet that is used as a stopping point for merchants.[4] Outside the hamlet, there are several farms, a mill, and homes

Places of Note

  • Berebul's Mining Supplies—Berebul (NG male half-orc Commoner 2)[5]
  • The Fifth Chance Inn—owned by House Einstoffen; bartender: Ahndjia Klopak (LN female human Exp3)[6] 5'7" young woman who also provides some entertainment\; typically friendly and welcoming.[7]
  • Hammer & Forge—Master Smith Faustein (male human), wife: Greka, apprentice: Derni (NG male human Com 1)[6]
  • Igna's Pastreys—Igna and Grikr (female and male human)[8]
  • Kruknik Jail—Maintained by Sherrif Garnick Kollbein (LG male human Ftr4)[8]
  • Phthemia's General Store—Naria (LN female human Com1)[9]
  • Ruedrik's Clothing Shop—Ruedrik (male human) [9]

History

Lady Czutaz Urlirel, a lich who was entombed not far from Kruknik, was unwittingly released by Isgoth Einstoffen in 593 CY.[10][11][12]

Geography

Kruknik is on a trade route in western side of the duchy, north of Koffel and south of Geln Pass on the Kruk's Run in Koken County.[1]

Economy

Trade, mining, and farming.

Currency

Uses the duchy's standard coinage consisting of the platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp).[13]

Merchant houses

House EinstoffenIsgoth Einstoffen or Gernthir Einstoffen if his father is out of town. [14]

  • House Retainers
    • AhnBelka Erkuss (NG female human Fighter 2)—caravan guard.[15] 5'6", typically has a cheerful demeanor; works with Hahndrik and Kjarkr on their supply runs to the mining camps; from Seltaren. Started working for House Einstoffen when good guards are needed; working in Kruknik since 591 CY.
    • Habker (male human)—caravan guard.
    • Hahndrik (NG male human Commoner 2)—teamster[16] 6'1", works with Kjarkr with AhnBelka as guard
    • Jurram (male human)—young page
    • Kerik Pfolst (NG male human Com 1)—inventory specialist until he was discovered giving out caravan info to thieves in 591 CY
    • Kjarkr (NG male human Commoner 2)—teamster;[16] 6'1", works with Hahndrik with AhnBelka as guard.
    • Klatscha (CG female human Commoner 2)—teamster;[6] 6'3"; professional gambler; works with Terin on supply runs to mining camps; They often gamble at the Fifth Chance Inn, working together. They have played together long enough to anticipate the other's actions. They always split their winnings.[17]
    • Molkir (male)—caravan master.
    • Terin (CG male human Commoner 2)—teamster[6]

References

Notes

Citations

  1. a b David Wall (cartography). Living Greyhawk Duchy of Unrst. RPGA LG DoU Triad. Archived from the original on September 01, 2005. Retrieved on 19 November 2024.
  2. No Holds Barred (2003)(RPGA), p.8
  3. An Accidental Murder (2006)(RPGA), p.20
  4. Krukinik (RPGA) (2001), p.5.
  5. Krunik (2001) (RPGA), p.10
  6. a b c d Kruknik (2001) (RPGA), p.8
  7. Kruknik (2001) (RPGA), p.7
  8. a b Krunik (2001) (RPGA), p.11
  9. a b Krunik (2001) (RPGA), p.9
  10. Tomb of Cuztaz (2003)(RPGA), p.15
  11. Syrul's Slander (2004) (RPGA), p.2
  12. Under A Stern Gaze (2006)(RPGA), p.2
  13. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.124.
  14. Krunik (2001) (RPGA), p.4
  15. Kruknik (2001)(RPGA), p.4, 15
  16. a b Kruknik (2001) (RPGA), p.12
  17. Kruknik (2001) (RPGA), p.7, 8

Bibliography

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