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| realm = [[Duchy of Urnst]] | | realm = [[Duchy of Urnst]] | ||
| size = Village | | size = Village | ||
| established = | | established =579 | ||
| government =Council of Three | | government =Council of Three | ||
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| religions = | | religions =[[Saint Cuthbert]] | ||
| authority =Lord [[Urvar Okken]] | | authority =Lord [[Urvar Okken]] | ||
| organizations = | | organizations = | ||
| allies = | | allies = | ||
| enemies = | | enemies = | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Regensdorf is a village in the [[Duchy of Urnst]] comprised of about 450 immigrants and their children from the Shield Lands that traveled south with the Provaines, Regensdorf looks very much like any other farming community. The people work the land and celebrate from time to time, but there is always a suspicion of strangers (especially orcs and half-orcs) and the town is well-patrolled by groups of 5 watchmen. Regensdorf's population consists of morally upright survivors from the Shield Lands who rely on each other. <ref name=": | '''Regensdorf''' is a village in the [[Duchy of Urnst]] comprised of about 450 immigrants/refugees and their children from the [[Shield Lands]] that traveled south with the Provaines in [[579 CY]]<ref>''Feudal Disposition'' (2004)([[RPGA]]), p.16 weblink[https://www.kermanenterprises.com/cavenerds/provaine.html]</ref>, Regensdorf looks very much like any other farming community. The people work the land and celebrate from time to time, but there is always a suspicion of strangers (especially orcs and half-orcs) and the town is well-patrolled by groups of 5 watchmen. Regensdorf's population consists of morally upright survivors from the Shield Lands who rely on each other. <ref name=":FD18">''Feudal Dispositions'' (2004) ([[RPGA]]), p.18</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The immigrants flight from the Shield Lands was led by Rogr and Azur Provaine, at much danger and cost to themselves and their family and settled in the lands owned by House [[Maunvin]].<ref name=": | The refugees/immigrants flight from the Shield Lands was led by Rogr and Azur Provaine, at much danger and cost to themselves and their family and settled in the lands owned by House [[Maunvin]].<ref name=":FD16">''Feudal Dispositions'' (2004) ([[RPGA]]), p.16</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==People== | ==People== | ||
=== Government === | === Government === | ||
Law and order in maintained by the Council of Three consisting of | Law and order in maintained by the Council of Three consisting of '''Vorsk Provaine'''(male half-orc Com5), '''Wells Scorth''' (male human Com10) from the [[Shield Lands]], and '''Ales Mangalen''' (female human Com4). The town militia promptly deals with shady newcomers, often forcing them to leave, with troublemakers fleeing or facing collective action. Peaceful visitors are welcome but charged higher prices at shops. New settlers are rare, and strangers are always noticed.<ref name=":FD16" /> | ||
=== Religion === | === Religion === | ||
[[Saint Cuthbert]] | [[Saint Cuthbert]]-Rorran Telmor (male human Clr3) | ||
== | == Economy == | ||
The village's economy is primarily based on farming, but it also supports travelers with a sizable inn. '''Spargus''' the bowmaker (Exp10) and '''Angus''' the smith (Exp7) produce weapons for Lord Ulvar's forces. Some villagers work directly for House Maunvin which is a client to House [[Baercol]].<ref name=":FD16" /> | |||
Additionally, there is a shop and a small boatyard serving a nearby [[Ducal Navy]] outpost on the [[Nesser River]]. | |||
=== Currency === | === Currency === | ||
Uses the [[Duchy of Urnst|Duchy]] coinage—platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp).{{csb|LGG|124}} | Uses the [[Duchy of Urnst|Duchy]] coinage—platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp).{{csb|LGG|124}} | ||
=== Merchant | === Merchant houses === | ||
* '''House''' [[Burlondin]] | * '''House''' [[Burlondin]] | ||
* '''House''' [[Meissel]] | * '''House''' [[Meissel]]—Heinrich Meissel | ||
* '''House Mauvin'''—Client house of House [[Baercol]] | |||
* '''House''' [[Szabo]]— Gravin Varzig, | |||
=== Places of Note === | === Places of Note === | ||
* '''The Council Hall'''—An open-air pavilion that can sit 100 villagers.<ref name=":FD18" /> | |||
* The Council Hall | * '''The Inn of the Silver Arrow'''—Local inn, owned by '''Shel Morrl''' (male Com7)<ref name=":FD18" />,that can house up to 20 people in the common room and also lets eight private rooms of no great luxury. They serve Lof'rhiane lager from [[Lof'rhiane]] in [[Salt Harbor]].<ref>''Feudal Dispositions'' (2004) ([[RPGA]]), p.3</ref> | ||
* The Inn of the Silver Arrow | * '''The Militia Grounds'''—The town militia has its own training ground and archery range, complete with wooden sword dummies that are used for practice<ref name=":FD18" /> | ||
* The Militia Grounds | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
Latest revision as of 07:23, 18 April 2025
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| Regensdorf | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Realm: | Duchy of Urnst |
| Size: | Village |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Lord Urvar Okken |
| Government: | Council of Three |
| Established: | 579 CY |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 450 |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Saint Cuthbert |
Description
Regensdorf is a village in the Duchy of Urnst comprised of about 450 immigrants/refugees and their children from the Shield Lands that traveled south with the Provaines in 579 CY[1], Regensdorf looks very much like any other farming community. The people work the land and celebrate from time to time, but there is always a suspicion of strangers (especially orcs and half-orcs) and the town is well-patrolled by groups of 5 watchmen. Regensdorf's population consists of morally upright survivors from the Shield Lands who rely on each other. [2]
History
The refugees/immigrants flight from the Shield Lands was led by Rogr and Azur Provaine, at much danger and cost to themselves and their family and settled in the lands owned by House Maunvin.[3]
Geography
Regensdorf lies on a trade route about 20 miles east of Leukish on the way towards Thallin, in Leukish County. Regensdorf is an area of mostly fertile farmland near a vast marsh and small woods along the near the mouth of the Nesser River.
People
Government
Law and order in maintained by the Council of Three consisting of Vorsk Provaine(male half-orc Com5), Wells Scorth (male human Com10) from the Shield Lands, and Ales Mangalen (female human Com4). The town militia promptly deals with shady newcomers, often forcing them to leave, with troublemakers fleeing or facing collective action. Peaceful visitors are welcome but charged higher prices at shops. New settlers are rare, and strangers are always noticed.[3]
Religion
Saint Cuthbert-Rorran Telmor (male human Clr3)
Economy
The village's economy is primarily based on farming, but it also supports travelers with a sizable inn. Spargus the bowmaker (Exp10) and Angus the smith (Exp7) produce weapons for Lord Ulvar's forces. Some villagers work directly for House Maunvin which is a client to House Baercol.[3]
Additionally, there is a shop and a small boatyard serving a nearby Ducal Navy outpost on the Nesser River.
Currency
Uses the Duchy coinage—platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp).[4]
Merchant houses
- House Burlondin
- House Meissel—Heinrich Meissel
- House Mauvin—Client house of House Baercol
- House Szabo— Gravin Varzig,
Places of Note
- The Council Hall—An open-air pavilion that can sit 100 villagers.[2]
- The Inn of the Silver Arrow—Local inn, owned by Shel Morrl (male Com7)[2],that can house up to 20 people in the common room and also lets eight private rooms of no great luxury. They serve Lof'rhiane lager from Lof'rhiane in Salt Harbor.[5]
- The Militia Grounds—The town militia has its own training ground and archery range, complete with wooden sword dummies that are used for practice[2]
Gallery
References
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
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