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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The fort is south of the [[Thelly River]], and as of 585 CY, it was one of the few stable settlements south of the river. | The fort is south of the [[Thelly River]], and as of [[585 CY]], it was one of the few stable settlements south of the river. | ||
==Travel== | ==Travel== | ||
The main point of entry and exit is a road leading north to the [[Nulbish]], which is frequently threatened by bandits and raiders from [[Sunndi]]. | |||
==People== | ==People== | ||
===Demographics=== | ===Demographics=== | ||
There are two main groups of people living in Wyverntor. There are 300 men garrisoned by the prince, along with 50 elite heavy cavalry, and 4 wyvern riders who patrol the area, from which the castle gains its name. There are also always at least two mages posted in the castle as well. | |||
The other main group is the miners. The back-breaking labor is done by a combination of hired hands, chain gangs formed from convicts under forced labor sentences, and humanoids. The work is over seen by dwarven and gnomish supervisors, some of whom are slaves. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
===Resources=== | ===Resources=== | ||
The Rose Quartz, moonstones, and aquamarine that are mined outside of the castle are shipped north to Nulbish in caravans escorted by heavy cavalry, that often use spells such as ''invisibility 10' radius'' to help prevent attacks by raiders. | |||
==Rumors & legends== | ==Rumors & legends== | ||
Revision as of 14:22, 13 December 2023
| Wyverntor | |
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| General information | |
| Realm: | Kingdom of Ahlissa |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Prince Harnnad of Darmen |
Wyverntor is defensive fortification and mining complex located south of Nulbish that is heavily garrisoned by Prince Harnnad of Darman, where rose quartz, moonstones, and aquamarine, which is quite unusual in the area.
Geography
The fort is south of the Thelly River, and as of 585 CY, it was one of the few stable settlements south of the river.
Travel
The main point of entry and exit is a road leading north to the Nulbish, which is frequently threatened by bandits and raiders from Sunndi.
People
Demographics
There are two main groups of people living in Wyverntor. There are 300 men garrisoned by the prince, along with 50 elite heavy cavalry, and 4 wyvern riders who patrol the area, from which the castle gains its name. There are also always at least two mages posted in the castle as well.
The other main group is the miners. The back-breaking labor is done by a combination of hired hands, chain gangs formed from convicts under forced labor sentences, and humanoids. The work is over seen by dwarven and gnomish supervisors, some of whom are slaves.
Economy
Resources
The Rose Quartz, moonstones, and aquamarine that are mined outside of the castle are shipped north to Nulbish in caravans escorted by heavy cavalry, that often use spells such as invisibility 10' radius to help prevent attacks by raiders.
Rumors & legends
Creative origins
Publication history
See also
Gallery
External links
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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| Wyverntor | Settlement | Mine, Defensive Structure, | Ivid the Undying | 126 |