Solsangre Keep
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Solsangre Keep

Castle

Solsangre is a massive keep, with high wall upon buttress, it seems to tower even against the mountains behind it, basking in sunlight and drinking in all the darkness of the world.

The capital was moved here long ago from Old Basom with the blessings of the gods. A terrible doom befell that place long ago, and a Pendragon will never rule there again. It is not spoken of in polite company. 

Said to have been erected by Karna himself, Solsangre is the diamond of Athos, where gems spend like gold, and gold spends like copper. It is almost the size of a city unto itself, with even its own laws. Within these walls, the word of the king is absolute. Even to serve in Solsangre requires a drop of noble blood, and the entire keep is staffed by the manifold scions and bastards of nobility. It is an imposingly expensive destination even to landed nobility. 

Enemies have, in the past, broken into the city, but never have they passed into Solsangre Keep itself. The walls are immensely tall and resilient, and a meltwater rapids runs down from Athoras Heights into its massive cisterns in The Backs, which has held enough clean water to sustain the city for a year-long siege.

People say the gods built the keep, because it's not clear how it could have been made by hand. The stone doesn't even match the stone found in nearby quarries, according to certain local crackpots. 

 

The South Promenade - Shops and Services

The House of God's Tranquil Light (100gp per week, all inclusive)  [4,101gp] Landlord: Sir Giles Clarkson: [HGT: 5ft, 8in; WGT: 160 lbs] A well-dressed man with an easygoing disposition toward his patrons. He gives credit, and attends to every need. Each morning and night, guests are invited to join in the traditional morning harvest prayer and evening solar consignment. DRESSED IN: dark-red thigh boots, striped pants, and a gold-embroidered doublet. POSSESSIONS: quill, guest ledger, pewter holy symbol.


  Item             Free to Patrons    In Stock     
  Ale (pint)   9  
  Beer (pint)   4  
  Brandy (pint)   10  
  Bread   6  
  Cheese   6  
  Egg, Pickled   3  
  Fish   2  
  Rum (pint)   2  
  Steak   7  
  Wine (pint)   5  
  Wine, Bottle   2  

The White Gryphon [571gp] Jeweler: Sir Morien Burgoyne: [HGT: 6ft, 4in; WGT: 225 lbs] Sir Morien is a wealthy aesthete who, rumor has it, was so depraved at 17 that he had long ago given up trying to be any worse. Now he whiles away his afternoons looking after his brother's shop. He may be disreputable, but he's the kind of villain you only get with generations of breeding and wealth. A man of his word (and precious few words at that), he has a rare eye for gems. DRESSED IN: white riding boots, a silver buckled belt, black pants, and a salmon red formal doublet. POSSESSIONS: a silver cup, concealed pouch with precious stones (sardonyx quartz - 3ea worth 397gp). ARMS & ARMOR: gold-hilted bastard sword (w+1SK/wSK), ornate platemail, crested kite shield


  Item Cost    In Stock     
  Chrysoberyl 15gp 20  
  Alexandrite 420gp 4  
  Silvery Gold Belt 169gp 2  
  Sardonyx Quartz 45gp 6  
  Blue Star Sapphire 737gp 2  
  Jade 140gp 1  
  Black Pearl 457gp 1  
  Silvery Gold Coronet 142gp 2  
  Exceptional Headband 3,851gp 1  
  Turquoise 6gp 43  
  Green Spinel 14gp 12  
  Freshwater Pearl 3gp 65  
  Smoky Quartz 4gp 23  
  Golden Anklet 735gp 3  
  Blue Star Sapphire 1,287gp 1  

 


Drakelette's Fine Garments  [2,626gp] Tailor: Dame Cassandra Lytton: [HGT: 5ft, 5in; WGT: 135 lbs] An older woman, Dame Lytton has a slightly despairing look about her at first glance, but people soon come to realize she quite likes to despair. She takes the measuring, but sends away for the actual needlework to be done 'extramuros'. DRESSED IN: brown slippers, blue-green velvet suit. POSSESSIONS: measuring tape, chalk, pins


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Blouse 4gp 9  
  Cap, Fine 5gp 6  
  Cape 3gp 2  
  Cloak 5gp 7  
  Cloak, Fur 28gp 6  
  Doublet, Linen 31gp 8  
  Dress 9gp 2  
  Gambeson 10gp 10  
  Gloves, Cloth 2gp 5  
  Gown, Linen 13gp 6  
  Gown, Silk 500gp 4  
  Gown, Wool 5gp 8  
  Hat 17gp 5  
  Robe, Linen 12gp 4  
  Robe, Silk 600gp 9  
  Shoes, Fine 60gp 7  
  Skirt 13gp 10  
  Trousers, Light 8gp 10  
  Tunic, Formal 30gp 8  
  Tunic, Wool 5gp 6  

The Salubrious Quaff Cantina  [578gp] Tap Commander: Dame Griselda Vash: [HGT: 5ft, 1in; WGT: 190 lbs] Her husband Sir Mortimer won the cantina in a bet with its previous owner - a race to see who could lose a foot to gout first. Dame Griselda (Zelda to her friends) has had to run it in his stead, owing to the difficulty standing. She is a squat, well-built woman with an easy smile and an even easier aim with her shoe. She keeps a disgusting old teddybear behind the bar, which she uses to sop up spilled drinks. You can drink "Bear Juice" for a dare, but generally only once. DRESSED IN: dark-brown heel boots and a dark-red fancy dress. POSSESSIONS: handkerchief, silver necklace (50sp).


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Ale (gallon) 3gp 6  
  Ale (pint) 1gp 90  
  Beer (gallon) 4gp 8  
  Beer (pint) 1gp 30  
  Brandy (pint) 1gp 80  
  Breadsticks Free 20  
  Cheese Plate 1gp 20  
  Cider 1gp 10  
  Grog (pint) 3sp 40  
  Mead, (pint) 2gp 70  
  Rum (pint) 5gp 70  
  Steak 4gp 7  
  Wine (pint) 5gp 10  
  Wine, Bottle 6gp 20  
  Bear Juice Free 1  
  Emesis Indemnity 6gp    
  Annual Membership 10gp    

Members of the Salubrious Quaff have always paid their tabs but once a year. There has developed a sort of game in which knights attempt to rack up the highest tab before dying. The current record holder is the late Sir Maleagant IV, who accumulated a record tab of 7,540 gold pieces before being called into action and unexpectedly slain by bandits in Widdershins Way. His record has stood for a decade, and it was always remarked that he never seemed the worse for drink.

If one finds it difficult to hold their liquor, they may purchase Emesis Indemnity for the evening. Without this payment of insurance, a patron caught in the act of sickness must expect whatever punishment the crowd feels is due. Most of the time, watching a rascally drunk nobleman mopping up his own sick while wearing a jester's cap is deemed appropriate. The cantina is not always staffed, but it is never locked. Members can be trusted to at least guess at their tabs honestly, and are encouraged to slightly underestimate. 

Patrons (Those that are likely looking squires): 

[Aspiring Knight] Primula Cavalier: [HGT: 5ft, 3in; WGT: 160 lbs] She is a tomboy with short, brown hair.  Arrogant and foolhardy, she is however naive and trusting. Devout Karnist. She's a real asshole when it comes to religion.  DRESSED IN: dark-green boots, brown pants, and a forest-green doublet. POSSESSIONS: love letter, candle, small metal box with 3sp. ARMS & ARMOR: hand and a half battle axe (w+1/2K), plate mail armor, shield


[Aspiring Knight] Jacob Barks: [HGT: 6ft, 11in; WGT: 310 lbs] He is a rough looking man with short, black hair with a close-shaved beard and moustache.  He is generally quite positive, but very aggressive. He is an armor enthusiast and a keen baker. He dislikes anyone not from New Baz, even more than mutants. DRESSED IN: dark-red boots, a blue kilt, a hooded black cloak, and a grey wool doublet. POSSESSIONS: yarn (48 ft), bag of berries. ARMS & ARMOR: two-handed sword (w+2K, AP1), plate mail armor, heater shield


[Aspiring Knight] Solomon James: [HGT: 7ft, 1in; WGT: 350 lbs] A well-dressed very large young man with a roguish grin and a good heart. He is beset by the imp of the perverse, but strives to do good in the end. DRESSED IN: blue boots, white denim pants, light-gray cloak, and a blue doublet. POSSESSIONS: tent, small silver holy symbol, silver ring (5 sp), whittling knife. ARMS & ARMOR: single handed battle axe (wK, AP1), plate mail armor, kite shield


[Aspiring Knight] Enoch Harvey: [HGT: 5ft, 10in; WGT: 155 lbs] He is a dandy with a short beard and moustache. Generally ill-favored, even tempered, but quite careless of death. Loves fishing.  DRESSED IN: dark-red boots, black pants, and a yellow/periwinkle fancy doublet. POSSESSIONS: flask of pinedraft, rubber ball, bag of berries. ARMS & ARMOR: bastard sword (w+1/2SK), splint mail armor, kite shield


[Aspiring Knight] Ben Blaxland: [HGT: 5ft, 3in; WGT: 160 lbs] A man with long red hair and a matching moustache.  Quite diplomatic and thoughtful, though lacking in knightly virtue. He is an art enthusiast.  DRESSED IN: white fur boots, brown trousers, blue bandana, and a white formal shirt under a tan suede vest. POSSESSIONS: thistle burrs (10 ea), ball of string, silver ring (7 sp). ARMS & ARMOR: halberd (w+1K, 1S, +1 Init), banded mail armor, tower shield


 

Second Story Book Shoppe [1,649gp] Shopkeeper: Dame Engelise Boyar: [HGT: 5ft, 1in; WGT: 150 lbs] Second Story is situated on the second floor of The White Gryphon, which is how it got its name. Dame Engelise is a quiet, pointy woman with a hasty disposition and a tight hair bun. The librarians' profession has suffered for her unaccountably being a shopkeeper instead.  DRESSED IN: red shoes, black stockings, a calf length beige dress, and a black formal blouse. POSSESSIONS: promissory note (514 gp), glue (4 oz).


The Brownford Astazius Collection [2,390gp] Curator: Sir Asketil Brownford: [HGT: 6ft, 4in; WGT: 225 lbs] Astazius was a secretive genius luthier, having died 254 years ago. His 999 stringed creations, of which perhaps only 23 are thought to survive, are widely regarded as the finest ever to have existed. One of his apprentices was Ivo Brownford, who was Sir Asketil's great great great grandfather. Sir Asketil produces a line of replicas, which are considered some of the best currently in production, but he is ever humbled by the 8 remaining Astazius instruments left to the collection. DRESSED IN: gray shoes, faded black pants, spectacles, and a brown fancy vest and white shirt. POSSESSIONS: resin, lint-free cloth, soap, smoking pipe. 


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Astazius' "Brecic" Style Guitar 3,000gp 2  
  Replica Brecic Guitar  450gp 4  
  Astazius' "Zerz" Style Lyre 4,010gp 3  
  Replica Zerz Lyre 200gp 4  
  Astazius "Armorcia" Mandolin 2,500gp 2  
  Replica Armorcia Mandolin 450gp 7  
  Damaged Old Astazius Guitar 300gp 1  

 


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Book, Parchment (100 pg) 220gp 4  
  Ink (2 oz) 1gp 1  
  Parchment (1 sheet) 4gp 8  
  Quill 2gp 5  
  Scrollcase, Bone 4gp 9  
  Spell Book (blank) 25gp 6  
  Vellum (1 sheet) 3gp 1  
  The Tome of Jonin the Baron 161gp 1