Siltbridge was originally just a taxed water crossing for those using the King's Road. Over time it grew to be a marketplace for traders coming up from Suthica. After a sawmill was built, the area soon became a more settled hamlet known as Stonebridge (old maps may still refer to it as this).
By the mid-sixth century, the area was quite settled and raids from the south on this new, richly stocked but unprotected village meant walls were needed. In 583, when barbarian mercenaries descended on the territory to drive out Suthican raiders, they damaged fields and destroyed the lone crossing. For many years travelers would pick their way across the ruins of the small bridge, taking care to avoid the seasons when the Shallowrun river. But most recently, just prior to the draconic attacks, a new bridge was built.
Notable to this village is the lack of a Southern gate. The river itself is usually a deterrent enough to keep stragglers from wandering in. And there is always a guard contingent present in case danger does arise. The former barracks and toll gate to the south of the city have collapsed into ruins and are avoided. The only time folk venture beyond these ruins is to bury the dead outside the village walls.
The former Reeve of Edeldale, now Magistrate of the village (Becand Wicks) lives here in a comfortable two-story manor house and has a number of royally endorsed deputies to collect taxes and mind the peace in the area. Other notable souls residing here are the famous actress Ellera the Lovely, (currently running a large bardic college dedicated to acting and voice), Dorm Halberd-Breaker, a dwarven diplomat, and a retired gladiator from the lands of Folkstand named Bagba Gnaws-Through-Bone.
