Location: Head of the Nardau River (border of the Blessed Lands, Milandir, and the Coryani Empire)
Country: Debatable. Being on the border of three regions (Coryani, Milandir, and the Blessed Lands) makes it hard to determine which ruler allegiance is owed. The town council tends to bow to whoever it in the area.
Heraldry: A green field with an azure and white waterfall spilling down the middle
Population: This town is racially diverse, and the people here are not quick to judge anyone on appearances. We thrive on a rather specialized trade, as well as a form of "spa tourism", so we welcome all travelers passing through. 1000 (73% Human, 15% Elorii, 7% Dwarf, 2% Ssressan, 2% Other, 1% Gnome)
Governance: Town Council. The town council is composed of representatives of the various craft organizations.
Militia/Town Guard: Small contingents of students from the fighter salle keep the peace in town normally. This is supplemented by a group of rangers that patrol the surrounding countryside.
Local Economy/Trade Items: Agriculture, river transport, local beer and ale, wilderness guides.
History: Azure Falls developed out of a small trading post on the border of three countries Coryani, Milandir, and the Blessed Lands. It was intended originally as a commune for the free trade of goods and ideas because of its close proximity of the Elorii Vastwoods and the dwarves of Solanis Mor. The neutrality of the citizens was a deciding factor in the growth and prosperity of the town. Its location provided not only picturesque scenery, but fertile terrain and ready water supply to provide for agriculture. Over time, the increase in commerce brought the need for regular barge traffic which, in turn, brought more people from different regions of Onara. As a balance to the growing economy and population, a number of druids, rangers and nature priests began to take interest in the area. The result is a town that is both beautiful in its natural wonders and rich with local culture. More recently, the people of Azure Falls are reaching out after the fallout of the great storm, to better themselves and those who remain after its passing. The town council is in negotiations with those merchants who survived when the Marketplace in Solanis Mor was all but decimated. They are offering those who survived a chance to pick up their lives through land grants for stores and sponsorships for those gifted in their craft.
Noted Locations:
Town Statue: Statue is of an indistinct humanoid race with blurred facial features. It is holding up a long sword. Around the base is carved the following quote “For those that have felt the sacrifice.”
Fighting Salle
Manor house of Psicraft
Mother’s Embrace: Inn run by elorii.
House of Steam: Ss’ressen run bathhouse. Run by Stubclaw. Expert 3/Cleric 4 (Fire Dragon)
House of the Pantheon: Permanent alters to Yarris, Saluwe, and Illiir. Smaller portable alters to Fire dragon, Belisarda, Anshar, and Nier
River’s Rest: High end inn run by Greladen Adrosko. Human, Expert 2
The Broken Sword: Inn/Tavern run by Penczak Bemiss. Human, Warrior 1/Expert 2
Farmers Market
House of the Five Trees: Small tea-room. Herbal drinks and food. Small shrines for the elorii deities.
Noted Individuals:
Baronthir: Dwarven Brewer, Ex. 10
“Mother” Tyrena Demas: Marokenes Elorii tavern keeper. Grizzled veteran 500 years old
Encara val’Virdan: Forgemaster at the fighting school. Ex 7/Ftr 2
Jasalt: Dwarven fighting instructor. Ftr 9
val’Mehan Psicraft instructor. Psion 8
Aerolus val’Holryn: Fighting School Headmaster Ranger 5/Psi Warrior 4. Member of the Town Council
Haddigan “The Grey”: River Captain (retired due to injuries) Rogue 5/Ftr 3. Member of the Town Council
Randell: Farmer, commoner 3/Expert 3. Member of the town council
Trevnor: Merchant/Networker. Human Expert 9. Member of the Town Council.
Cairwin val’Dellenov: Priestess of Saluwe. Cleric 7. Member of the Town Council
The Three Sisters: Felicia, Selicia, Alicia. All C1 (Larissa).
Ardakene Elorii herbalist. Expert 2/Cleric 2 (Belisarda)
Dalcarte: Human male Druid 7, chosen by the outlying druids, rangers and priests in representing their interests in maintaining the area’s natural beauty. Member of the Town Council.
Noted Societies:
Followers of the Azure Way
Emerald Society
Order of the Twilight Bough
Order of the Green Wardens (Original Group)
River Rats (Original Group)
Map: Being developed