Orisaarland

KING: [His Majesty] Roland IX of the Amaranthine Line of Drang, the Mouth of Aygir and Protector of Sunsteda Bay. ARMS & ARMOR: Stormbringer, greatsword (W+1SK, AP1, Area 5), ornate heavy plate mail (AR3)

GUARD CAPTAIN: [Captain of the City Watch] Tindra Östlund:[HGT: 4ft, 4in; WGT: 145 lbs] She is a pale, haughty woman who is trying to avoid conversations. She has short, auburn hair. She overuses polite phrases like "Beg your pardon". Can usually tell what people are thinking, somehow. She is a collector of knives and daggers.  DRESSED IN: Woolen red kilt and heavy cloak, ornate bronze armor. POSSESSIONS: fake treasure map, glass ink pot. ARMS & ARMOR: bastard sword (w+1or2 SK), bronze banded mail.

4 - North Shore Precinct Tower [Guardhouse] Administrator: Mattias: [HGT: 4ft, 8in; WGT: 120 lbs] He is a young dark-haired, clumsy man who is casually holding a drawn sword, as if in a heroic pose. There is an easel nearby. He has short, black hair and a moustache. He flips a lucky coin often, and has a library of "adult" scrolls which he sketched.  DRESSED IN: Woolen red kilt and heavy cloak. POSSESSIONS: wooden case containing paints, ornate iron key, torch.

SERGEANT: [Inquisitor] Elise: [HGT: 4ft, 4in; WGT: 160 lbs] She is an older woman with a bad facial rash and a nasty grin. She has long auburn hair. She has a great interest in the deadlier aspects of herbalism.  DRESSED IN: Woolen red kilt and heavy cloak, bronze cuirass. POSSESSIONS: vial of strong insect repellent, peach, knife, small wooden box with 8cp and 6gp. ARMS & ARMOR: short sword (wSK), parry cane, bronze banded mail.

GUARD: [Constable] Petronella: [HGT: 4ft, 6in; WGT: 190 lbs] She is a scarred, smirking young woman who seems to blend into the shadows. She has short, white hair. She seems to attract birds. She spent most of her career infiltrating an assassin's guild, and is still a bit of a loose cannon. She has a great interest in wine.  DRESSED IN: Woolen red kilt and heavy cloak, bronze cuirass. POSSESSIONS: ornate iron key, bent copper piece, gold ring (4 gp), stilleto. ARMS & ARMOR: bastard sword (w+1or2 SK), bronze banded mail.

GUARD: [Senior Constable] Jack: [HGT: 4ft, 5in; WGT: 155 lbs] He is an out-of-breath man who was recently involved in a minor brawl. He has long, red hair with a bristly moustache.  He is cruel, but humble. He is quite fearless. A bit of a drunk, even by Sandringer standards. DRESSED IN: Woolen red kilt and heavy cloak, bronze cuirass. POSSESSIONS: wineskin, small knife, hairbrush. ARMS & ARMOR: bastard sword (w+1or2 SK), knuckle dusters, bronze banded mail.

GUARD: [Constable] Sakarias: [HGT: 4ft; WGT: 175 lbs] He is a well-dressed, nervous man who is wearing a traditional but amusing hat (it incorporates an entire taxidermy bird). He has long, blonde hair.  He is aggressive but cheerful. He is paranoid about the inquisitor. He is a collector of shields and armor.  DRESSED IN: Woolen red kilt and heavy cloak, steel cuirass. POSSESSIONS: poison antidote, razor, small wooden box with 7cp, small leather bag with precious stones (golden pearl - 1ea worth 321gp). ARMS & ARMOR: bastard sword (w+1or2 SK), steel plate mail.

GUARD: [Constable] Britt: [HGT: 3ft, 2in; WGT: 150 lbs] She is a stout, relaxed girl who is rambling incoherently about the legal definitions of rum varieties. She has curly, black hair.  She is careless, but truthful. She has a great interest in exotic religions.  DRESSED IN: Woolen red kilt and heavy cloak, bronze cuirass. POSSESSIONS: feather, whetstone. ARMS & ARMOR: bastard sword (w+1or2 SK), bronze banded mail.

1 - Sea Devil  [1,071gp] Blacksmith: Olle: [HGT: 4ft, 3in; WGT: 190 lbs] He is a young, very muscular and angry man who is filling a large pack (he's about to go on a boat trip). He has curly, red hair.  He is a prankster, and not a nice one. He speaks in a low voice, and is stronger than he appears.  DRESSED IN: leather apron, brown kilt, black boots, white shirt. POSSESSIONS: map to a nearby fishing spot, twine (8 ft), candle, small cloth bag with 3sp.

2 - The Great Market  [1,071gp] Grocer: Hjalmar: [HGT: 4ft, 8in; WGT: 250 lbs] He is a mature well-dressed, arrogant man who has just propelled a dandy thief from his shop. He has long, gray hair.  He is generally abrasive. He's a close talker with wooden teeth. He has a great interest in fishing.  DRESSED IN: dark-green boots, black wool kilt, dark-gray wide-brim hat, and a dark-green shirt. POSSESSIONS: set of wooden teeth, map for castle secret entrance.

3 - Cures and Things [2,044gp] Alchymist: Torsten: [HGT: 5ft, 8in; WGT: 260 lbs] He is a scarred, determined young man who is being stolidly avoided by those of the local faith. He has short, blonde hair. He is a fast talker, but quite slothful. He has a great interest in nature.  DRESSED IN: fur boots, dark-gray pants, and a brown doublet. POSSESSIONS: turnip, clay flask of alcohol, hair dye, belt pouch with 7cp and 7gp.

7 - The Gleaming Dryad Gem Shoppe  [2,400gp] Jeweler: Edith Rosenblad: [HGT: 4ft, 5in; WGT: 165 lbs] She is a young dark-haired, sly girl who is wearing very expensive jewelry. She has curly, black hair.  She is ill-tempered, but diplomatic. A terrible flirt with her best customers, and deeply obsessed with the "exceptional headband" she has. She will only sell it to "the chosen one".  DRESSED IN: fur thigh boots, and a green dress. POSSESSIONS: acorns (1 ea), radish, spell scroll, cloth sack with 3sp, leather sack with precious stones (tourmaline - 3ea worth 434gp).

8 - Dusty Guts [2,202gp] Musician: Inga: [HGT: 5ft, 2in; WGT: 350 lbs] She is a proud young woman who is shouting about cooking. She has dirty blonde hair. She is pessimistic, but compassionate. Hard of hearing, and poor digestion is evident in her crepitance. DRESSED IN: tan sandals, and a blue-green wool dress. POSSESSIONS: personal diary, burnt sage (6 oz).

10 - The Hunting Shoppe  [1,107gp] Bowyer: Madelene: [HGT: 5ft, 1in; WGT: 200 lbs] She is a redheaded, exuberant old woman who is quite well dressed. She is studious, but jealous by nature. Always with her back to a wall, and has a hatred of Breclanders.  DRESSED IN: tan sandals, light-brown pants, white hat, and a brown doublet. POSSESSIONS: small knife, deed to a ship, flint & steel.

11 -  Island Cooper & Shipyard [422gp] Carpenter: Elton: [HGT: 5ft, 2in; WGT: 250 lbs] He is a dirty, well-muscled, grinning young man who is walking on crutches. He has a shaved head and a short, red moustache.  He has a major scar across his neck, and was recently dragged from a battle near death, a touchy subject. He is a collector of knives and daggers.  DRESSED IN: dark-brown boot, dark-brown pants, and a green shirt. POSSESSIONS: cowhide wallet, radish, pewter cup.

Can't buy warships without a letter from the admiral or king.

13 - The Ramblin' Pixie [393gp] Merchant: Ulrika: [HGT: 5ft, 6in; WGT: 220 lbs] She is an old, fair-haired, sleepy woman who is wearing battered armor. She has curly, gray hair. She is generally inquisitive, has a repetitive vocal tic, and worships Tempest. DRESSED IN: black sandals, a dark-red belt with a copper buckle, black pants, dark-purple doublet. POSSESSIONS: small toad, dictionary.

16 - Kilt Shoppe  [1,965gp] Dressmaker: Esther: [HGT: 4ft, 3in; WGT: 160 lbs] She is a young, very pale, drunken woman who is wearing an unusual necklace. She has curly, auburn hair.  She is insensitive but scrupulous. She has a great interest in gambling.  DRESSED IN: fur boots, light-brown dress. POSSESSIONS: tinderbox, platinum necklace (40 gp), blackjack.

17 - Hedda's Stables  [1,168gp] Animal Trainer: Hedda: [HGT: 4ft; WGT: 165 lbs] She is an overweight, nervous woman who appears to have just been in a scuffle. She has short, brown hair.  She is easy going if a little whiny, but quite fearless in the face of danger. She has a great interest in hunting.  DRESSED IN: dark-red shoes, a black belt, and a brown plain dress. POSSESSIONS: cheese, sand, leather sack with precious stones (moss agate - 4ea worth 413gp).

18 - The Stacks  [2,062gp] Librarian: Ludvig: [HGT: 5ft, 4in; WGT: 225 lbs] He is a sandy-haired, furtive man who seems to be reading a book tucked inside a bigger, more respectable book. He has a thick beard.  He is insensitive but jealous by nature. He once was hit by lightning, but came back to life. DRESSED IN: dark-green formal robes. POSSESSIONS: brass tacks (6 ea), whetstone, cloth sack with 4cp and 10gp.

19 - Melvin & Sons Leather Co. [1,699gp] Tanner: Melvin Jr.: [HGT: 4ft, 9in; WGT: 240 lbs] He is an annoyed young man chasing a small child. He has short, black hair and a nasty case of pink eye.  He is generally violent, but friendly. His parents were sold into slavery by pirates, now he looks after his younger brother Vik.  DRESSED IN: fur boots, a gray kilt, and a black leather patchwork jerkin. POSSESSIONS: small toad, fife (a small flute), small wooden box with 2sp.

20 - The Good Pirate (6sp per night)  [299gp] Unknown Inn Keeper: Edgar: [HGT: 4ft, 1in; WGT: 145 lbs] He is a very little indecisive man who keeps tripping over things. He is totally bald. He burps with gusto, and likes playing cards. DRESSED IN: brown sandals, white kilt, and a brown formal shirt. POSSESSIONS: deck of playing cards, leather flask.

21 - The Wanking Walrus [170gp] Bartender: Roland: [HGT: 4ft, 4in; WGT: 150 lbs] He is a young man with blue face paint and short, black hair. He is capricious but friendly. He is a collector of swords.  DRESSED IN: dark-brown shoes, white long pants, tan skullcap, and a brown doublet. POSSESSIONS: thimble, dart, platinum necklace (30 gp), club.

Sale: Wager your weapon! Finish a bottle of Palukk, and win a sword!

Palukk is the house special at The Wanking Walrus; Various tiny fish are dumped into a small bottle of overproof white rum, which causes them to jump like mad. The bottle is then whipped up with a vigorous spinning maneuver, and then poured down the gullet. For every fish you drop, a bystander will traditionally give you a spank on the arse. If you can keep it all down, the house will buy everyone a free round; if it comes back up, the next round is on you.

Capable of comfortably accommodating 50,000 spectators, the Arena of Tulavictus Castleplays host to gladiatorial combats, executions, and public functions such as royal oratories, musical performances, and plays. 

Most if not all of these events are gambled on. Bets are taken on the success or failure of executions, even. Pirates are the most frequently executed. It is said that the Arena has a prize Gorgops as large as a Gryphon who kills men ten at a time. 

Duels are also held here, when they are sanctioned by the Cult of Aygir. It is rumored that the king has his own underground club for less public affairs of honor, though. 

GLADIATORIAL PELF ON DISPLAY: Protection from water scroll [written in a cryptic language] --- GEMS [2 each]: Star Ruby (288gp) --- GEMS [3 each]: Tiger Eye (3gp) --- GEMS [1 each]: Rhodochrosite (5gp) --- Scroll with a low-level spell --- Test tube of clairaudience concoction. This liquid looks clear in appearance.  It also has a milky taste and smell to it.  It seems to be rust (red) in color. --- GEMS [2 each]: Star Rose Quartz (45gp) --- GEMS [3 each]: Alexandrite (272gp) --- GEMS [2 each]: Jade (40gp) --- JEWELRY: Silvery Gold 3 Inch Cylinder (520gp) --- GEMS [2 each]: Deep Blue Spinel (216gp) --- A BROWN CANVAS RUCKSACK CONTAINING: 47pp / 1,106sp / 4,380cp

ANNOUNCER: [King's Counsel] Zakariah Zand: [HGT: 6ft, 4in; WGT: 190 lbs] He is an apparently foreign, arrogant man who keeps bumping into people. He is bald with a thinly braided black beard. While announcing events, he frequently interrupts himself in a way that takes some getting used to (but the crowd seems to love it). He is a collector of trophies and skins. He serves the king as legal counsel.  DRESSED IN: black boots, a dark-red belt, black leather pants, and a light-gray loose silk shirt. POSSESSIONS: small silver holy symbol, whistle, bullhorn, concealed pouch with precious stones (golden pearl - 1ea worth 163gp) and (amber - 5ea worth 190gp).

AUTHORITIES IN ATTENDANCE: [North Shore Precinct]

THE CROWD: 

The tanned, relaxed young man who is accompanied by a servant. 

The very tall, melancholy woman who is having a loud argument with her friend. 

The dark-skinned, twitchy man who is being accompanied by a guard. 

The redheaded, annoyed old man who is wearing very expensive jewelry. 

The ugly, sweaty boy who just tripped over something. 

The well-dressed, panting young man who is walking very quickly. 

The stout, out-of-breath boy who may have just picked someone's pocket. 

The unattractive, worried man who is carrying a strange staff. 

The stocky, exhausted woman who is asking for directions. 

The freckled, clumsy young man who is sprinting somewhere. 

The muscular, sullen young man who is having a loud argument with a stranger. 

The overweight, mournful girl. 

The attractive, suave young woman. 

The scrawny, terrified young woman who is trying to strike up conversations with passersby. 

The apparently foreign, sneaky young woman who is making apologies to another passerby. 

The name Drangleic translates roughly as "Drang's Gravestone". Deep below the keep, in fact, lay the remains of St. Drang, along with hundreds of his descendants spanning more than 80 generations. 

As you walk through the gatehouse, you pass over several iron grates. These are long, narrow pits with no escape, called "the forgetful dungeon". In the arena, pirate crewmen entertain us with their deaths, but captains are sent here to go mad in the dark while hadrus shit drizzles down onto them. Above, there are kill holes from which pour boiling oil, when the castle is attacked. 

The great hall seats 2,200 quite comfortably. Rows of tables encircle a large seawater fountain with a statue of Aygir, and are surrounded by large stone fireplaces with ornate black ironwork. Massive archtree columns support the roof, and are ornately carved with a three dimensional depiction of Sandringham's history; navies sunk by epic storms, duels between vying pretenders to the throne, even St. Drang's fateful plunge into the abyss is all carved into the archtrees of the great hall. The height of the floor increases toward the center, where the king sits facing the statue. From here, he can address the entire enclave. 

The many turrets and towers studding the exterior of the keep are mostly late additions commissioned at need. The best among them are fit for a prince, equipped with glass windows overlooking the entire sea. The poorer accommodations lack lighting, heat, or even a garderobe. 

The lower regions of the keep are mostly for work - military command, servant's quarters, kitchens, storerooms, cisterns, and the administrative workings of the kingdom.