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This fortress stands guard at the southernmost prominence of the range. The only approach to the castle is via a long fortified switchback path guarded by 14 consecutive gates.

The approach from the opposite side of the keep is very steep, with no cover. It is most famed for its aerie of fighting azhdarchs. As it is defended by other castles from nearly every direction, its strategic value is as a retreat and storehouse. Defenders can always fall back to the castle at need, and the fortress is well-placed as a center of trade.

Ruler

MARQUESS: [General] Amity Benzelius: [HGT: 5ft, 1in; WGT: 150 lbs] She is an old raven-haired woman that is imposing in appearance. She is proud but scrupulous, always never one to waste lives. She was a renowned sky captain in her youth. DRESSED IN: dark-red gilt boots, black dress, gold epaulets, general's cap, and a long white cape. POSSESSIONS: set of wooden teeth, mousetrap, torch. ARMS & ARMOR: Enchanted beacon staff


ROYAL GUARD: [Warrior] Edrich: [HGT: 6ft, 9in; WGT: 280 lbs] He is a pale, middle-aged man, clean shaven and no hair. He is diplomatic but amoral. He has a great interest in nature.  DRESSED IN: dark-red boots, white pants, black shirt, gold badge, and a white cape. POSSESSIONS: leather strap, glass tube, leather sack with precious stones (rich purple corundum - 4ea worth 363gp). ARMS & ARMOR: Swordstaff (w+1SK, AP1) heavy plate mail armor

Shops

The Iron Imp [521gp] Blacksmith: Gunner: [HGT: 6ft, 4in; WGT: 225 lbs] He is a young dirty man with curly red hair.  He is helpful and modest. His disposition is morose and he comes off as quite driven. He has a great interest in faerie stories.  DRESSED IN: tan pants, leather apron, and a yellow shirt. POSSESSIONS: invitation to a royal event, wooden comb, wooden cup.

 

Item

             Cost

   In Stock   

 

 

Axe, Battle

5gp

7

 

 

Barding, Chain

250gp

1

 

 

Bec De Corbin

6gp

5

 

 

Box, Iron, Large

28gp

7

 

 

Fauchard

3gp

7

 

 

Halberd

9gp

1

 

 

Helmet, Great

15gp

4

 

 

Javelin

10sp

2

 

 

Morning Star

5gp

1

 

 

Pick, Military, Footman

8gp

7

 

 

Plate Mail Armor

400gp

2

 

 

Scimitar

15gp

7

 

 

Spear

1gp

5

 

 

Splint Mail Armor

80gp

4

 

 

Sword, Broad & Scabbard

10gp

2

 

 

Sword, Long & Scabbard

15gp

4

 

 

Voulge

2gp

5

 

2 - The Sleepy Gargoyle (13sp per night)  [459gp] Inn Keeper: Tianna: [HGT: 5ft, 8in; WGT: 180 lbs] She is a dandy with curly black hair.  She is a prankster, deceitful by nature. She is quite fearless and sadistic. Only the subject of herbalism can distract her from pranks.  DRESSED IN: dark-green thigh boots and an orange dress. POSSESSIONS: list of corrupt guards, set of wooden teeth, small leather bag with precious stones (golden pearl - 3ea worth 408gp).

 

Item

             Cost

   In Stock   

 

 

Ale (pint)

1sp

16

 

 

Beer (pint)

1sp

27

 

 

Steak

4sp

10

 

3 – The Aerie [2,488gp] Animal Trainer: Monika: [HGT: 4ft, 10in; WGT: 135 lbs] She is a mature female human that is dirty in appearance. She has curly, blonde hair.  She is generally pessimistic, but also friendly. Her disposition is even tempered but she is jealous by nature. She can be perceived as aesthetic when it comes to her morality. She has a great interest in handicrafts.  DRESSED IN: gray fur boots, a dark-brown belt with a platinum buckle, dark-brown short pants, and a light-gray tunic. POSSESSIONS: small glass bottle, fife, belt pouch with 3sp.

 

Item

             Cost

   In Stock   

 

 

Chicken

3cp

15

 

 

Cow, Milk

7ep

3

 

 

Azdarch, War, Heavy

4,500gp

6

 

 

Azdarch, War, Medium

3,650gp

5

 

 

Pig

4gp

1

 

 

Reins, Bit & Bridle

20gp

6

 

 

Stabling (per day)

5sp

6

 

4 – Stairway to Heaven [1,872gp] Bartender: Staffan: [HGT: 6ft, 11in; WGT: 310 lbs] He is imposing, generally loquacious, but morose. He has a great interest in hunting.  DRESSED IN: tan thigh boots, light-purple pants, wide-brim hat, and a white tunic. POSSESSIONS: cloth bag of crushed herbs, yarn (40 ft), knife, small metal box with 6cp.

 

Item

             Cost

   In Stock   

 

 

Ale (gallon)

1ep

1

 

 

Ale (pint)

1sp

5

 

 

Beer (gallon)

4sp

6

 

 

Bread

6cp

4

 

 

Mead, (pint)

5sp

10

 

5 – Torn the Provisioner [2,768gp] Merchant: Torn: [HGT: 7ft, 2in; WGT: 350 lbs] Big guy, short auburn hair and a long moustache.  He is warlike, but solitary and secretive. He has a great interest in gambling.  DRESSED IN: red pants and a blue formal shirt. POSSESSIONS: key to a crypt, garlic.

 

Item

             Cost

   In Stock   

 

 

Bedroll

2sp

6

 

 

Bell, Small

1gp

5

 

 

Bellows

1gp

1

 

 

Block & Tackle

5gp

3

 

 

Bowl, Pewter

2sp

1

 

 

Bowl, Silver

2gp

1

 

 

Bowl, Wooden

3cp

6

 

 

Brazier

15gp

2

 

 

Caltrops

1gp

10

 

 

Canvas (1 sq yd)

1sp

8

 

 

Chain, Iron, Heavy (1 ft)

1gp

1

 

 

Chalk

1cp

4

 

 

Climbing Peg

1sp

4

 

 

Cup, Pewter

2sp

6

 

 

Dice, Ivory (loaded)

4gp

6

 

 

Firewood

1cp

2

 

 

Fishing Net (25 sq ft)

1sp

6

 

 

Furnace

35gp

7

 

 

Goblet, Crystal

4gp

3

 

 

Goblet, Pewter

4sp

5

 

 

Hammer & Chisel

5sp

7

 

 

Iron Spikes (dozen)

1gp

6

 

 

Lantern, Hooded

7gp

6

 

 

Paint Brush, Large

5sp

6

 

 

Plate, Wooden

2cp

4

 

 

Pliers

1gp

7

 

 

Pole (10 ft)

2sp

6

 

 

Pot, Iron

5sp

2

 

 

Rope, Hemp (50 ft)

1gp

2

 

 

Skillet

1gp

7

 

 

Soap, Bar

2gp

7

 

 

Spyglass

1,000gp

5

 

 

Stool, Folding

2gp

1

 

 

Tent

10gp

10

 

 

Thief Tools

30gp

9

 

 

Tongs

4sp

7

 

6 – Take Aim! [1,038gp] Bowyer: Albin: [HGT: 4ft, 10in; WGT: 135 lbs] He’s a shorter man with long, red hair.  He is trusting, but hot tempered. He has a great interest in religion.  DRESSED IN: dark-red boots, white pants, black shirt. POSSESSIONS: rusty iron nails (5 ea).

 

Item

             Cost

   In Stock   

 

 

Arrow (12)

1gp

3

 

 

Bow, Composite, Long

100gp

10

 

 

Bow, Composite, Short

75gp

9

 

 

Bow, Long

60gp

1

 

 

Quiver (holds 24 arrows)

25sp

5

 

7 -  King’s Potions [1,995gp] Alchemist: Alfred: [HGT: 5ft, 6in; WGT: 170 lbs] A younger man with long, black hair, thick beard, and moustache.  He is careless, but arrogant. He is vengeful by nature but a bit cowardly. He has a great interest in legends.  DRESSED IN: dark-red boots, work clothes. POSSESSIONS: feather, silver cup.

 

Item

             Cost

   In Stock   

 

 

Alembic

4gp

3

 

 

Balance with Weights

10gp

4

 

 

Flask, Glass

3sp

10

 

 

Garlic

4cp

6

 

 

Incense, Stick

1gp

4

 

 

Mortar & Pestle

2gp

8

 

 

Pipe, Corncob

1cp

4

 

 

Spiderwort (oz)

2sp

10

 

 

Tweezers

5sp

10

 

 

Vial, Crystal

4gp

8

 

 

Vial, Metal

3gp

5

 

8 - Shavings [268gp] Woodworker: Agneta: [HGT: 6ft, 6in; WGT: 250 lbs] She has short, gray hair.  She is pessimistic, but well-spoken. She is a collector of knives and daggers.  DRESSED IN: dark-green sandals, and a dark-red dress. POSSESSIONS: map for castle secret entrance, hollyhock (5 oz), hand axe, small leather bag with 8sp and 3gp.

 

Item

             Cost

   In Stock   

 

 

Cask

5sp

12

 

 

Box, Wooden, Large

6gp

23

 

 

Box, Wooden, Small

1gp

22

 

 

Horse, Cart

15gp

11

 

 

Shield, Small, Wooden

1gp

9

 

 

Wagon

150gp

12

 

 

Wagon, Large

250gp

9

 

9 - The Wild Shield Tanning Shoppe  [2,654gp] Tanner: Alma: [HGT: 5ft, 6in; WGT: 170 lbs] She’s young, with short brown hair.  She is altruistic, but rude. Cheerful, but hard-hearted. She has a great interest in fishing, and cannot fish here.  DRESSED IN: a dark-brown dress, cinched with a platinum buckle. POSSESSIONS: glass eye, wooden brooch, gold ring (10 gp).

 

Item

             Cost

   In Stock   

 

 

Backpack, Leather

2gp

9

 

 

Belt, Leather, Wide

6sp

5

 

 

Boots, Low, Hard

1gp

1

 

 

Cap, Leather

4sp

8

 

 

Padded Armor

4gp

5

 

 

Pouch, Belt, Large

4sp

9

 

 

Saddle Blanket

3sp

3

 

 

Satchel

1gp

3

 

 

Sling

5sp

10

 

 

Studded Leather Armor

15gp

10

 

10 -  Fine Lombardy Clothiers  [1,354gp] Dressmaker: Borg: [HGT: 5ft, 1in; WGT: 150 lbs] He is a young and exceedingly dirty man with curly, auburn hair and a long beard and moustache.  He is cruel, callous, and abrasive. He has a great interest in handicrafts.  DRESSED IN: black shorts, and a green fancy shirt. POSSESSIONS: cloth bag of crushed herbs, poison antidote, small leather bag, leather sack with 10cp and 6gp, small wooden box with precious stones (golden pearl - 4ea worth 351gp).

 

Item

             Cost

   In Stock   

 

 

Blouse

14sp

3

 

 

Cloak, Fur

18gp

1

 

 

Cloth, Cotton (1 sq yd)

12sp

3

 

 

Dress

39sp

2

 

 

Girdle, Broad

22gp

1

 

 

Gown, Silk

150gp

10

 

 

Gown, Wool

25cp

2

 

 

Robe, Linen

13gp

5

 

 

Shirt

24sp

7

 

 

Skirt

23sp

2

 

 

Trousers, Heavy

38sp

9

 

 

Tunic, Wool

55cp

4