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Latest revision as of 11:56, 24 March 2022
| settlement name | duchy | district/province | type | population | founding year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avaben | Kirvan | — | town | 104,116 | 4395 |
Avaben lies in the Greater Kascht, along the Royal Road where it crosses the River of Winter. It is known for its immense central fort, Anskettell Castle.
Is the dominion of Walter Anskettell, the Earl of Avaben, a crafty and wise member of the Anskettell family. The Earl is a wealthy and influential trader (in cloth and special dyes & pigments), and is in partnership with his brother, Uhredus Anskettell, a powerful mage.
Lord Marc Vasey (younger son of the Duke of Harl) and Lord Rowley Gozelinus (a noted ranger and the oldest son of the Marquis of Asa) are also resident in Avaben.
The settlement is managed by Lord Mayor Matteus Berryman. Primary trade goods are hops, grain, plant oils, and tree-grown mushrooms.
A moderate military force is garrisoned in the town, supported by a trio of Paladins.
Within the city are Temples to Oohm, Razim, Salaah, and D'Aad. A fane to Sahir is within the stronghold of Archmage Helian Lodges.
West of the city, deep in the forest, is a Grand Temple of Qidra, led by Arch Priest Qidra Kimbera Fox. It is associated with a large training facility, managed by High Priest Aelinea Grills, Swashbuckler Aevan Maker and Grand Conjurer Haddeus Broiles.
Two guilds have their Small Hall here: the Guild of Coopers (Jaecob Gardner) and the Guild of Hostliers (Graysen Anvilson). The Wizard’s Guild in Avaben is headed by Eremis, Master of Shadows. The guild has a Tower of Scholarship with five resident sages, several bards, and a panel of judges. Collectively they are known as The Robes (because they wear full-length black robes). Cavalier Havius Poleman has a training school in the city.
A local legend tells that Anskettell Castle was built by a giant in a day. Each year, the Earl sponsors a town-wide festival to celebrate this fanciful story.
The notorious mercenary Grand Enchanter Alivyr Ships operates from within Avaben.
From time to time, Nyllivul Ibsazi Hoarbeard, a wandering sage specializing in Metals and Stone, settles in Avaben for a period, before disappearing again.