Vhaston Region
This region (formerly the NE section of
the Empire of Anhkvaris) suffered greatly from the Great War and it's
aftermath. It is estimated that over 90 percent of the population was
killed or fled. Only a few towns survived and even those where sparsely
populated. Slowly small bands and families arrived to settle the abandoned
land, most fleeing from Leurens or the Hordelands. Major boosts came with
the founding of Grieuse and Nouvelle Vhaston.
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Population & Settlements :
Grieuse :
See Church Council
Lands of Despair :
This land is where the old capital of Ankhvaris was located. The
capital and a large area of land around it was destroyed in a horrendous magical
explosion at the end of the Great War. The area is completely magic dead
and pits of lava are commonplace.
Government : None
Population : Unknown
Lilifor : (1)
After the Great War Lilifor seemed destined to be nothing but
ruins. Between monster incursions and human and humanoid bandits things
looked grim. Several representatives were sent out to find aide or at
least a safe place to evacuate the remaining inhabitants to. As it so
happens one of the townsmen found an isolated keep that was home to an order of
knights (leftovers from the Empire of Anhkvaris). After listening to the
story of Lilifor not only did the commandant agree to help but offered to
relocated the order to the town. After the coming of the order, the good
luck of the town increased greatly and Lilifor has become a stable haven.
Government : Power is shared by the commandant of the Order of Red Eagle
and an elected mayor.
Industry : Lumbering and wood working are large industries in Lilifor.
Population : Other than Nouvelle Vhaston, Lilifor has the largest
population of any town in the area, approximately 5600 adults (90% human, 5%
halfling, 1% dwarf, 4% other.
Nouvelle Vhaston :
See Nouvelle Vhaston
Oldibar : (2)
Government : Town Council - Oligarchy
Industry : Most people in Oldibar are employed in cattle raising or in
supporting the merchants who come through to trade with Alquithar.
Population : Oldibar has about 1800 adult inhabitants (75% human, 10%
halfling, 8% half elf, 3% elf, 4% other).
Roulez : (3)
Roulez's recent history has had two distinct
phases, both of which revolve around the Druid Archembaud. The first part
was antagonism between the druid and the town over the "depredations
against nature" that the town officials were accused of. Though it
never got violent, the constant haranguing by the druid finally got to the
mayor. He finally reached his limit and in a highly controversial move he
quit and appointed Archembaud as mayor. And so the second phase began,
that of Archembaud transforming the town into a model settlement at peace with
nature.
Governtment : For the past 12 years the druid
Archembaud has ruled Roulez, nominally as mayor, though there has been no
elections since he came to power.
Industry : Using his vast knowledge of nature, Archembaud has
helped Roulez develop an industry based mostly on specialized agricultural
goods. Among the products made are various dyes, wines, goat cheeses and
mushrooms.
Population : Adult population is about 2400 (85% human, 10% halfling, 5%
half elf, 5% other).
Sanctuary :
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Talbriq : (4)
This town is the ancient capital of the Duchy of Evreau, created for
and ruled by a branch of the imperial house of Vhaston. After the
downfall of the empire of Anhkvaris, Talbriq was a magnet to many of the
titled nobility of the area (including for a while the heirs to the
imperial throne). Even with the founding of Nouvelle Vhaston by the
imperial heir many of these families have remained in or near Talbriq.
Government : Full power rests in the hands of Guillaume XI de Vhaston,
17th Duc
d'Evreau, Lord of Talbriq, who is of a younger branch of the Imperial House of
Vhaston.
Industry : Besides the normal agriculture and low scale crafts, Talbriq
is home to the finest gem cutters, gold smiths and jewelers east of Alquithar.
Population : There are about 4300 adults in Talbriq and the surrounding
area (96% human, 1% dwarf, 3% other).
Prominant Families/People : Vhaston-Evreau
Family
Vourbon Ruins :
This town was destroyed about 70 years ago by orcs who had
been forced to flee Leurens. The orcs have been in occupation ever since.
Government : Unknown, other than orcish tribe(s).
Industry : There is no legitimate trade with Vourbon, though there have
been rumors of traders from Leurens going to the area.
Population : Estimates vary from 2,000 to 8,000 humanoids (mostly
orcs).
Prominant Families/People : Vhaston-Vourbon
Family
Other Areas :
Ruins - Including Vourbon there are four ruins marked on the map,
this only represents the largest ruins, places that used to be
towns. There are numerous abandoned farmsteads, keeps and villages
in the area (especially in the east).
Settlements - Only the larger towns are marked on the maps
above. There are a number of villages, farmsteads and the like here,
especially in the south. Lands north of lake Genais have for the
most part reverted back to a wild state, very few settlements of any size
appear in this area.
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Chronology
GM Notes
(1) Lilifor : 5600 adults, 15,000 GP limit, 4.2 million cash, city has both a LG magical power center and a
NG conventional one, 56 guards, second highest fighter sheriff, 2 tenth level barbs, four 5th, 8 third, 16 first,
11th and 12 th level bard, four 6th, eight 3rd, sixteen first, 10th and 8th level cleric, two 5th, two 4th, four 3rd, four 2nd, sixteen first,
9th level and 8th level druid, two 5th, two 4th, four 3rd, four 2nd, 16 first, 14th level fighter, 9th level fighter, two 7th, two 5th, four 4th, four 3rd, eight 2nd, 24 first, two 8th monks, four 4th, eight 2nd, 16 first,
two 7th paladins, four 4th, eight second, sixteen 1st, two ninth rangers, four 5th, eight 3rd, sixteen 1st,
14th and 12th level rogue, two 7th, two 6th, four 4th, four 3rd, eight 2nd, 24 first,
7th wiz, one fourth, one 2nd, 1 first, 8 sorc, one 4th, one 2nd, 2 1st, 8th level adept, 7th level adept, four 4th, eight 2nd,
10th level aristocrat, one 9th, four 5th, 8 third, two 15th level commoners, four 8th, eight 4th, sixteen 2nd,
14 and 12th level experts, two 7th, two 6th, four 4th, four 3rd, eight 2nd, 8th and 7th level warriors, four 4th, eight second,
2881 first level commoners, 158 warriors, 94 experts, 15 adepts and aristocrats.
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(2) Oldibar :
1800 adults, 800 gp limit, 72,000 cash on hand, conventional government, LN
ruler, 18 guards, highest level fighter is sheriff, 1 1st barb, 6th level bard, two 3rd, four fist,
1 1st cleric, fourth level druid, 2 second, four first, fourth level fighter (sheriff) two second, four first,
fourth level monk, two second, four first, 2nd level paladin, two first level, third level ranger, two first,
third level rogue, two first, second level aristocrat. one sixth level commoner, two third level,
sixth level expert, two third, sixth level warrior, two third, 1595 first level commoners,
87 first level warriors, 52 experts, 8 adepts, 8 aristocrats
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(3) Roulez :
2400 adults, gp limit 3000, 360,000 available cash, druid ruled, CG ruler, second highest level fighter is the
sheriff,
24 guards, 5th level barb 2 3rd, 4 1st, 7th bard, 2 4th, 4 2nd, 8 1st, 7th
cleric, 2 4th, 4 2nd, 8 1st, 9th druid, 2 5th, 4 3rd, 8 1st, 10th level fighter. two fifth level one of which is sheriff,
4 3rd, 8 1st, 4th monk, 2 2nd, 4 1st, 4th paladin, 2 2nd, 4 1st, 5th ranger, 2
3rd, 4 1st, 8th rogue, 2 4th, 4 2nd, 8 1st, 2nd sorcerer, 1 1st, 1st wizard, 6th
adept, 2 3rd, 4th arist, 2 2nd, 13th commoner, 2 7th, 4 4th, 8 2nd, 15th expert,
2 8th, 4 4th, 8 2nd, 7th warrior, 2 4th, 4 2nd, 2251 other (91% commoner, 5%
warrior, 3% expert, 0.5% adept and arist),
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(4) Talbriq : 4300 adults, gp limit 3000, 645,000 available cash, conventional government, LE
power center, town constable/sheriff/watch commander will be highest level warrior,
43 full time guards, 7th level barbarian, two 4th level barbs, four second level barbs, 8 first level barbs,
6th level bard, two third level, 4 first level, fifth level cleric, two 3rd, four first,
4th level druid, two 2nd, four first, 9th level fighter (town constable), two fifth, four 3, 8 first,
7th level monk. two 4th, four 2, eight 1st, 6th level paladin, two 3rd level, four 1st level,
5 th level ranger, two 3rd level, four 1st, 5th level rogue, two 3rd level, four 1st level,
1st sorcerer, 3rd & 1st wizard, 9th level adept, 2 fifth, 4 third, 5th level aristocrat, 2 third
level, 12th level commoner, 2 sixth level, 4 third level, 10th level expert, 2 fifth, 4 third,
8th level warrior, two 4th, 4 2nd, 3802 first level commoners , 208 first level warriors,
125 experts, 20 arist, 20 adepts
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