Cloverview

Goldstrong Manor, is an otherwise pleasant manse haunted by a forlorn woe. The manor itself is a baronetcy within Cloverview. Within the walls of Goldstrong, Sir Summerport's rule has few limitations other than the king's word. As close-knit vassals of The Reign of Eld, House Summerport is renowned for its charm and easy grace. Even the most embittered serf will preen at a word from a Summerport. However, in recent years a pall has settled over the proud family. Their scion, Sir Maxwell Summerport, has been sent west for his dishonor. The family is in need of continuity; a son with horns cannot become Lord Goldstrong. The family blames Serzy Montaigne for this predicament. 

BARONET: [Lord Goldstrong] Sir Laurence Summerport: [HGT: 6ft, 1in; WGT: 200 lbs] An expensively dressed, determined old man who is loudly playing cards with the butler. There is a sadness in his eyes, however; A father who feels he has lost a son. His hair looks beet red. DRESSED IN: white boots, light-gray slacks, black top hat, black coat, and a light-green formal vest and white shirt. POSSESSIONS: glass eye, small golden holy symbol, concealed pouch with 2sp, cloth sack with precious stones (jacinth - 3ea worth 171gp). ARMS & ARMOR: rapier (wK, +2 hgt), parry cane

LADY: [Lady Goldstrong] Lady Faye Summerport: [HGT: 6ft, 9in; WGT: 280 lbs] A large woman with kind eyes and a stern looking jaw, she can often be found tanning in the park or conducting a book club. She has developed a rather unbecoming animosity toward the Regency of Canidium. DRESSED IN: red leather flats, a gray shawl, dark-green dress. POSSESSIONS: small silver holy symbol, dead bug. ARMS & ARMOR: short sword (1d6 damage), splint mail armor, heater shield

The edifice of Astley Estates is dominated by a tower overlooking the entire neighborhood of Cloverview, surrounded by more humble (and more functional) annexes on all sides. The tower is topped by a glass dome and a multi-leveled wraparound porch, seven stories high. From his perch, Sir Vervain of Astley can often be seen shouting instructions to his house staff below. Astley Estates don't host many parties, but only because they have not been social successes in the past; the family is well-positioned financially and politically, but they have few friends among the gentry due to their hard-nosed pride and hauteur. Astleys are known for their wit, not their warmth. In order to buttress his position at court, Vervain lavishes the privy council and key members of parliament with gifts.   

LORD: Sir Vervain of Astley

LADY: [Lady Astley] Lady Scientia Astley: [HGT: 5ft, 3in; WGT: 160 lbs] Greying golden hair and a keen eye framed by brass spectacles, she is a religious scholar and a former priestess of Speed.  DRESSED IN: blue boots, a white dress, and a wool overcoat with elbow patches. POSSESSIONS: map of an ancient pilgrimage, radish salad, gold ring (4 gp). 

Foxhold Manor, the Chapland holding, is relatively small as mansions go. Instead of a dedicated guest wing like most estates, it has a library of Dame Goditha's legal tomes and newsletter scrolls. Being a legal scholar and a county marshal, she spends much time drafting official documents here, when not campaigning against organized crime in her Oldtown office. Chaplands are an old family who rose to prominence by their legal acumen and fiery sense of justice. Dame Goditha's personal mission to eradicate organized crime is hampered by poor relations with the Ramward family, one of whom captains the Oldtown reeves. 

COUNTY MARSHAL: [Thane Knight, Jurist] Crown Praetor Dame Goditha Chapland: [HGT: 5ft, 6in; WGT: 150 lbs] She is a very pale, serious, thin-lipped woman. She has short, graying red hair. She is generally helpful, but severe. She is a collector of books.  DRESSED IN: white leather shoes, black robes, and a green-gold blouse suit. POSSESSIONS: rawhide necklace, carrot, belt pouch with 3cp. ARMS & ARMOR: short sword (wK)

Greville was itself a small hamlet before the completion of Orchalannon, and the family that ruled there has since adopted the name. Now, the houses on Greville Row are venerable reminders of the friendship this family has had with the Pendragons over the centuries. By reputation, Grevilles have always been seen as slightly wayward, but so doggedly loyal as to be indispensable. Many of the Pendragon line have made good marriages into this house. Headstrong in defense of the crown, but always - if little else - respectable and respectful, even to their lessors. Currently, Lord Greville holds stewardship of Lake Sulise County in Oldtown. 

HOUSE PENDRAGON STEWARD: [His Excellency] Lord Byron Greville, Steward of Redfenland County for House Pendragon: [HGT: 5ft, 11in; WGT: 220 lbs] He is a muscular, panting man who is instructing a guard to stop his niece from shopping. He wears golden spectacles, has long, auburn hair in a ponytail, and is in need of a shave.  He is a collector of unusual weapons. He is fixed on the idea that enough punishment will prevent any crime. DRESSED IN: gray knee-high boots, black pants, a dark-red and silver doublet, and a long white cape. POSSESSIONS: strategic county map, carrot cake, small leather bag with 5gp. ARMS & ARMOR: broadsword (w+1K), plate mail, kite shield

The Duborne & Cliffmore Estate, Penningbarth, is a tightly guarded complex that almost seems prepared for some great siege. Guests are led in small groups by armed guards who themselves only hold the lesser passwords, enough to gain entry to the common areas. Lord Randolph and his sister Dame Edda, twin heads of the family, control the estate. By house charter, the family must always have two heads of household, the senior male and female. Dubornes are harsh, austere, and paranoid enough to seem insane to most people. However, they thrive under the worst conditions imaginable, and only become unbearable when things get too comfortable. House Duborne was granted governorship of Echoriath Pass so that they would never be deprived of difficulties. 

GOVERNOR: [His Lordship] Lord Randolph Duborne: [HGT: 5ft, 11in; WGT: 220 lbs] A blond man with a squarish head and a huge beard, he is a man who takes crime in his city as a personal insult. He has no use for penal legions or prisons of any kind. He demands recompense from convicts, which can take any number of forms based on Lord Duborne's mood and creative mind. However, he has a soft spot for cozeners and charming frauds. His gloved hands conceal small claws. DRESSED IN: gray riding boots, blue pants, red feathered tricorn hat, a gray gilt tunic, and a deep blue cape. POSSESSIONS: invitation to a royal event, handful of special seeds (8 ea), belt pouch with 29gp, concealed pouch with precious stones (small diamond - 5ea worth 195gp). ARMS & ARMOR: trident (w+1SK), plate mail armor, heater shield

THANE: [Aide de Camp, Cregnac Guard] Dame Edda Duborne: [HGT: 6ft, 6in; WGT: 250 lbs] A pale, determined woman who seems to dream only of glory. DRESSED IN: steel plate mail, red and grey Duborne tabard. POSSESSIONS: jar of jam, flower, belt pouch with precious stones (fiery yellow corundum - 4ea worth 296gp). ARMS & ARMOR: heavy warhammer (1d6+1 damage), plate mail armor, heater shield

38 - Seven Randall Park  [9,188gp] Chef Alyn Warburton is on leave with The Astley & Co. Legation.

Prix Fixe Menu, 5 Courses – Fifty Gold Crowns

• Honey Butter Foccaccia with Blood Sausage
• Wensleydale and Squid Ink Pastries among Fisheyes
• Deviled Eggs a la Lombard, Sheep Brain
• Clay-Roasted Capon with Osage Sauce 
• Zerzur-spiced Croquembouche with Bochet Caramel Threads

No substitutions or other reprehensible requests, thank you.

Chef Warburton

61 - The Grand Timberborne (9gp per night)  [2,167gp] Conceirge: Augustin Alaard: [HGT: 5ft, 8in; WGT: 180 lbs] A flamboyantly dressed, serious old man who is carrying a lute. He greets every customer with a line of poetry.  DRESSED IN: brown fur boots, dark-green short pants, and a dark-purple fancy shirt. POSSESSIONS: small lead figurine, treasure map, wolfsbane (3 oz), sling (7 stones), small cloth bag with 6cp, small cloth bag with precious stones (onyx - 2ea worth 401gp).

• "While questing once in noble wood of gray medieval pine, I came upon a tomb, rain-slicked, rubbed cool, ethereal; its inscription long vanished."
• "The painter's brush touched the inchoate face by ends of nimble bristles and, with that blush of first color, rendered her lifeless cheek living;"
• "E'en the most gifted bard's rhyme can only sing but to the lack of her and all she isn't."
• "'Twas first light when I saw her face upon the heath, and hence did I return, day by day, entranced."
• "If this do be me end: farewell! cried the wounded piper boy, whilst the arrows whistled and the yeomen roared, "Hurrah!" and the ramparts fell."
• "Whence came these two radiant, celestial brothers, united for an instant as they crossed the stratosphere of our starry window? One from the East, and one from the West."

South Prominence - The Chapel of Evening's Promise [Church of The New God] Most of the worshippers here are monied estate holders and their household staff. Marriages are common here, as are (oddly enough) private exorcisms.

The church will work miracles for a consideration. They will cast Healing for 500gp, Remove Demon or 6,000gp, or Seance for 10,000gp. 

CHURCH LEADER: [Priest of Cult of Speed] Abraham Lovell: [HGT: 3ft, 8in; WGT: 180 lbs] He has long, red hair and a piercing gaze. He was once a devout Cult of Aygir, but found faith anew in his travels. He was fortunate to be granted a parish here, of all places. He would have difficulty keeping it without his flock, to whom he is deep in hock. DRESSED IN: Dark blue robes with silver rope. POSSESSIONS: rock (7 ea), hairbrush, concealed pouch with 5sp. ARMS & ARMOR: light steel quarterstaff (w+1S, +2 initiative), heavy cloth armor, crystal holy symbol

8 Wisteria Lane - Hilltop Clinkerhouse [Guardhouse] Captain: Cornelius York: [HGT: 5ft, 11in; WGT: 190 lbs] He has long, white hair with a short beard and moustache. He works closely with Lord Astley to keep the peace in Cloverview. DRESSED IN: black leather boots, white trousers, a white painted brimmed steel helm, a grey tunic, and a well-polished cuirass. POSSESSIONS: feather, belt pouch with 8cp and 5gp.

The reeves here are called "the casseroles". Old meat, onions, and turnips. 

REEVE: [Lieutenant] Helen Shipwash: [HGT: 4ft; WGT: 75 lbs] An old busybody, she only joined the guards to have an excuse for people watching. She's the neighborhood matchmaker, but herself a spinster.  DRESSED IN: black leather boots, white trousers, a white painted brimmed steel helm, a grey tunic, and a well-polished cuirass. POSSESSIONS: orange peels, silver arrowhead, loaded dice, small wooden box with 2cp. ARMS & ARMOR: battle axe (1d8 damage), plate mail armor, shield

REEVE: [Squire Corporal] Gudrun Waltham: [HGT: 5ft, 6in; WGT: 170 lbs] She has short, black hair, and the oddly starry eyes of the very religious. She always sees the good in people, which is why she was assigned guard duty. Her father wants her to toughen up and get more down to earth. DRESSED IN: black leather boots, white trousers, a white painted brimmed steel helm, a grey tunic, and a well-polished cuirass. POSSESSIONS: lump of coal, small slip of parchment, small cloth bag with 5sp. ARMS & ARMOR: battle axe (1d8 damage), heavy plate mail armor, wooden shield

REEVE: [Squire Deputy] Julian Worsley: [HGT: 4ft, 10in; WGT: 135 lbs] He has long, brown hair and a slightly apologetic look on his face. He was assigned guard duty to atone for being rascally drunk. He hopes to join the Royal Highlanders once he's done.  DRESSED IN: black fur boots, white trousers, a white painted brimmed steel helm, a grey tunic, and a grimy cuirass. POSSESSIONS: ball of string, glass magnifying lens, tweezers, leather sack with precious stones (chrysoprase - 3ea worth 310gp). ARMS & ARMOR: two-handed sword (1d10 damage), scale mail armor, wooden shield

SENIOR GUARD: [Squire-At-Arms] Tedric Worsley: [HGT: 5ft, 3in; WGT: 160 lbs] Tedric is a very honorable young lad, but not very bright. This is not a failing in a knight as such, but he has a tendency to stick his nose into matters beyond his understanding.  DRESSED IN: oiled leather boots, black knee breeches, a steel helm, a grey tunic, white cloak, and a polished steel breastplate.  POSSESSIONS: shelled nuts (13 ea), list of corrupt guards, silver cup. ARMS & ARMOR: quarterstaff (w+1S, +1hgt), chest & head armor, broadsword (w+1SK)

GUARD: [Squire known as "Carter the Farter"] Ansketel Carter: [HGT: 5ft, 3in; WGT: 160 lbs] A young squire, he was sentenced to community service for giving noisome offense at a dinner party, and then having the audacity to laugh. He is not considered ready for knighthood, even at 27 years of age. DRESSED IN: oiled leather boots, black knee breeches, a grey tunic, white cloak, and a polished steel breastplate. POSSESSIONS: jerky (3 ea), tinderbox, paint brush, razor, small cloth bag with 8sp, small metal box with precious stones (white pearl - 4ea worth 464gp) and (golden yellow topaz - 1ea worth 137gp). ARMS & ARMOR: quarterstaff (w+1S, +1hgt), chest & head armor