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At the headwaters of the lies a city of raised huts sitting atop a flooded jungle rice paddy. There are no castles or walls here, only a high watchtower that can see for many miles across the steppe. In the distance to the west, the holy edifice of can be seen, shrouded in clouds. To the east are .

The towns along the are where the greater portion of the republic's produce comes from, as well as the many  hatcheries from which the military draws. The hatcheries of produce the most colorful birds of all.

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Rulers

GOVERNOR: [CAPTAIN] Kiefer: [HGT: 6ft, 1in; WGT: 200 lbs] He is an older gentleman with a lot of style. He has short, black hair and wears kroke riding leathers. He has a great interest in religion (Speed).  POSSESSIONS: small pouch, quill, manacles. ARMS & ARMOR: longsword (wSK+1K), lance, light plate mail


GOVERNOR'S AIDE: [SPY] Aille: [HGT: 6ft, 4in; WGT: 225 lbs] She is an older woman, apparently a veteran. She has short, blonde hair.  She is forceful. Her disposition is even tempered but she is deceitful by nature. DRESSED IN: boots, a black cape, blue dress. POSSESSIONS: canvas bag, apple, quill. ARMS & ARMOR: dual short swords (wSK), heavy cloth armor (1LAR)

Shops

1 - Ironhide  [315gp] Tanner: Talia: [HGT: 5ft, 8in; WGT: 180 lbs] She is a mature woman with blonde hair.  She is altruistic, but she comes off as being quite lazy. She has a great interest in gambling.  DRESSED IN: dark-green skirt, yellowish doublet. POSSESSIONS: small lead figurine, darts (3 ea), small cloth bag with precious stones (amethyst - 2ea worth 362gp) and (carnelian - 1ea worth 244gp).


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Backpack, Leather 2gp 3  
  Boots, High, Soft 1gp 5  
  Bracer, Leather (archery) 8sp 3  
  Leather Armor 5gp 7  
  Padded Armor 4gp 8  
  Saddle Bags, Large 4gp 8  
  Saddle Blanket 3sp 8  
  Satchel 1gp 9  
  Sling 5sp 5  
  Strap, Leather (3 ft) 10sp 2  
  Studded Leather Armor 15gp 7  

2 - Leaky Flagon  [2,178gp] Bartender: Apad: [HGT: 7ft, 2in; WGT: 250 lbs] He is a young male human that super tall and thin. He is moody, but humble. He has a great interest in exotic animals.  DRESSED IN: purple shorts, green bandana, and a white vest. POSSESSIONS: fake treasure map, sealed letter from Drumelzier Ford, metal file, concealed pouch with 8cp.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Ale (gallon) 1ep 7  
  Beer (pint) 1sp 1  
  Cheese 6sp 2  
  Cider 4sp 10  
  Egg, Pickled 1sp 4  
  Grog (pint) 3sp 4  
  Rum (pint) 5sp 1  
  Wine, Bottle 2gp 4  

4 - Krokey Paddy Steppe Steeds [2,778gp] Stable Master: Rosaline: [HGT: 5ft, 11in; WGT: 190 lbs] This stable is known for breeding the best looking krokes in the steppe. She is a old female human that is foppish in appearance. She has curly, black hair.  She is obsequious, but foolhardy. She has a great interest in legends.  DRESSED IN: dark-green thigh boots, light-red wide-brim hat, and a orange plain dress. POSSESSIONS: feather, wooden comb, crystal vial, blackjack, small wooden box with 8cp and 2gp.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Bell,
3gp 8  
  Grain, bag
1sp 1  
  Kroke, riding 3,500gp 8  
  Reins, Bit & Bridle 20gp 6  

5 - Fine Cloth  [203gp] Dressmaker: Peffer: [HGT: 6ft, 9in; WGT: 280 lbs] Huge, uncommonly clean for this area, and totally hairless.  He is opinionated, but truthful. He is a collector of weapons.  DRESSED IN: light-gray shorts and a black tunic. POSSESSIONS: treasure map, tongs.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Blouse 4sp 6  
  Cap, Cloth 5cp 6  
  Cloak 5sp 6  
  Cloth, Cotton (1 sq yd) 1sp 9  
  Cloth, Satin (1 sq yd) 4gp 7  
  Cloth, Velvet (1 sq yd) 4gp 9  
  Cloth, Wool (1 sq yd) 8cp 7  
  Girdle, Broad 2gp 2  
  Girdle, Normal 10sp 2  
  Gown, Silk 50gp 9  
  Robe, Linen 3gp 9  
  Robe, Silk 60gp 1  
  Scissors 5sp 9  
  Shoes, Noble 30gp 5  
  Skirt 3sp 5  
  Thread, Spool 5cp 3  
  Trousers, Light 3sp 5  
  Tunic, Wool 5cp 9  


7 - The Arbese Eagle (7sp per night)  [106gp] Inn Keeper: Gilberto: [HGT: 5ft, 3in; WGT: 160 lbs] A young dandy with short, black hair and a moustache.  He is compassionate but quite lazy. He has a great interest in gambling.  DRESSED IN: fur boots, pants, red shirt. POSSESSIONS: small dictionary, apple, carrot, small wooden box with 2sp, belt pouch with precious stones (chalcedony - 5ea worth 189gp).


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Ale (pint) 1sp 8  
  Cheese 6sp 5  
  Steak 4sp 4  

8 - Privateer's Purse [1,116gp] Merchant: Hervyn: [HGT: 5ft, 11in; WGT: 190 lbs] People think she's a retired pirate because she's generally malevolent, but friendly. Her disposition is hot tempered but she is honorable by nature. She actually just spent two years in Drumelzier working for the cartel as a guard.  DRESSED IN: dark-green shoes, and a purple plain dress. POSSESSIONS: deck of tarot cards, candle, hand axe, small wooden box with precious stones (amethyst - 3ea worth 108gp) and (garnet - 3ea worth 306gp).


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Bedroll 2sp 5  
  Beeswax 1sp 2  
  Bell, Hand 5gp 8  
  Bowl, Pewter 2sp 9  
  Candle 1sp 10  
  Chain, Iron, Fine (1 ft) 2gp 5  
  Chalk 1cp 10  
  Climbing Peg 1sp 9  
  Cup, Clay 4cp 2  
  Cup, Silver 2gp 10  
  Dice, Ivory (loaded) 4gp 7  
  Fishing Net (25 sq ft) 1sp 2  
  Goblet, Crystal 4gp 6  
  Goblet, Silver 2gp 6  
  Hairbrush 7sp 4  
  Iron Spikes (dozen) 1gp 10  
  Jug, Clay 1ep 7  
  Lantern, Bullseye 12gp 4  
  Lantern, Hooded 7gp 6  
  Mirror, Small, Steel 20gp 10  
  Paint (1 gallon) 2gp 7  
  Paint Brush, Small 1gp 1  
  Pillow, Feather 2sp 6  
  Plate, Pewter 2sp 10  
  Plate, Silver 2gp 10  
  Pole (10 ft) 2sp 4  
  Rope, Silk (50 ft) 10gp 2  

9 - Arbhead Fine Bows [553gp] Fletcher: Leron: [HGT: 5ft, 1in; WGT: 150 lbs] A typical arbese bowyer (the only one, actually). He is perceptive, but hostile. He has a great interest in history.  DRESSED IN: riding leathers. POSSESSIONS: silk handkerchief, scissors.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Arrow (12) 1gp 8  
  Bow, Composite, Long 100gp 1  
  Bow, Composite, Short 75gp 7  
  Bow, Short 15gp 5  
  Crossbow, Heavy 20gp 3  
  Crossbow, Light 12gp 8  
  Quiver (holds 12 arrows) 1gp 4