Edgewater, Town of

Small town, population 700 (estimated)

History

Edgewater was founded in 722, three hundred years ago.  The fishing was very good along the shore of the lake and the area boasted good farm land.  The farm land is rather hilly and rocky, but once cleared, the soil proved very good.  Arvin Free built a home along the shore and soon a small village occupied the spot. 

Edgewater prospered and grew when a valuable vein of iron was discovered in the nearby hills.  That composes the economy of Edgewater to this day – fishing, mining and some farming.  Edgewater has never been able to grow enough food to feed all of the residents but has always been able to trade.

Life has been peaceful generally.  There was a major goblin incursion in 857.  A contingent of troops from West was stationed in the town briefly and a minor battle was fought along the shores of the lake.  Since then, goblin raids have occurred but not with any frequency to cause alarm.

Businesses

Five Rocks Inn, Douglas First (Fighter 4) employs 10

Crossroads Inn, Kelly Gray (Expert 4) employs 14

Beetle and Beggar Inn, Berk Ice (Rogue 7, Fighter 4) employs 8

Pegasus Inn, Shane Beck (Expert 3, Rogue 3) employs 12

Iron Mine, Black Hole, Justin Olmea (Expert 5) employs 150

Warehouse, Zoltar Besper (Expert 3) employs 4

Warehouse, Pere Barrow (Expert 3, Warrior 3) employs 5

Wagoneer, Timothy Leder (Expert 4) employs 6

Barge, Wilson Lake (Expert 3) employs 14

Barge, Morris Poll (Expert 4) employs 17

Barge, Gonzale Beck (Expert 5) employs 16

Farmer, John John (Expert 4, Warrior 2) employs 16

Farmer, Pamela Olmea  (Expert 5, Warrior 4)) employs 29

Farmer, James Wilcok (Expert 3, Warrior 2) employs 10

Farmer, Eston Jack (Expert 4, Warrior 3) employs 17

Lumberman, Jasper Fells (Expert 3) employs 13

Lumberman, Michael Small (Expert 5) employs 14

Outfitter, Marsha Small (Expert 4) employs 2

Fisherman, Alsott Fisher (Expert 3) employs 5

Fisherman, Morgan Allgoth (Expert 4) employs 4

Fisherman, Kelli Allgoth (Expert 4) employs 3

Fisherman, Morgan Wilcok (Expert 4) employs 5

Fisherman, Michael Besper (Expert 3, Warrior 2) employs 4

Fisherman, John Pole (Expert 5) employs 5

Fisherman, Paul Fellspar (Expert 4, Warrior 2) employs 5

Fisherman, Buster Shiny (Expert 3) employs 4

Fisherman, John Rig (Expert 4) employs 2

Candlemaker, Wayne Tingly (Expert 4) employs 2

Tanner, Mort Phin (Expert 4) employs 8

Woodworker, Ray Luck (Expert 3) employs 2

Woodworker, Bert Ray (Expert 4) employs 1

Herbalist, Twig Moot (Expert, 4)

Herbalist, Alice Myst (Wizard Class, 3)

Sage, Alphonse Beek (Expert, 6)

Laborer, Manny Als (Expert 2) employs 8

Laborer, Newt Angle (Expert 3, Warrior 4) employs 12

Laborer, Andy Angle (Expert 3, Warrior 4) employs 11

Laborer, Gary Bart (Expert 2) employs 6

Laborer, Persi Philips (Expert 2) employs 5

Cooper, Red Barrel (Expert 3) employs 3

Barber, Christopher Mathis (Expert 2)

Shoemaker, Ordin Mal (Expert 5, half-orc)

Furrier, Jestin Ver (Expert 2)

Tailor, Kevin An (Expert 3, Halfling)

Mason, Brock Ver (Expert 4, Dwarf) employs 6

Carpenter, Lit Blue (Expert 3) employs 2

Pastrycook, Pati Gage (Expert 3)

Jeweler, Paul Olmea (Expert 3)

Prominent Citizens

Paul Olmea, the town jeweler, is the head of the family.  His family controls the mine as well as a large farm outside of town.  Paul is married to Pamela, who runs the farm.  Justin is Paul’s younger brother.  The Olmea family has been in the area for many years and many people wonder why they are not the noble family of the area.  For whatever reason, they have never been given to reins of power.

James Wilcok owns and manages the most successful farm in the town.  His brother is a fisherman and the two men seem to hate each other.  The Wilcok family have been in the area nearly as long as the Olmea family.

Michael and Marsha Small run the outfitter store and a lumber business.  Marsha is the brains of the operation apparently, as well as the beauty.  Michael is frequently in the woods looking for timber and/or bringing logs into town.  The Small family once held title to the lands of Edgewater, but lost title to the Prince several generations ago.

Alphonse Beek, local historian and naturalist.  Alphonse is a very ugly man but seems to know quite a bit about the surrounding lands and what plants and creatures live in these parts.  He seems to be friendly if people get past his facial deformities.

Shane and Gonzale Beck are young and ambitious.  Gonzale runs a barge between Edgewater and West.  Shane runs on the inns in town.  The Beck family is here because Edgewater is rather remote and there are rumors that a guild of thieves is looking for Shane.  Apparently Shane came into some money (family inheritance?) and this allows the family to start the two businesses.

Priest of Geshtai (lakes), James Hammin.  He takes care of the Geshtai shrine and the other shrines in town (Beory and Xerbo mainly although most major deities have at least a small shrine).  James is the town priest and is well liked by the townspeople.

Priest of Bleredd (hills,mines), Buck Tall.  Buck is active in the mine and the shrine to Bleredd is located there.  Many miners pay homage to Bleredd.

Chamberlain Robert (?) seems like a toady type of person.  He seems to be trying very hard to please.  He is very organized.

Treasurer Lora is a very serious older woman.  She has kept the books for the Count for many years and her father and grand-father before her.

Guard Captain William is competent but not very skilled (Fighter 2).  He immediately offers to resign as he was not killed when the Ogres took the past Count.

Mid Planting Rumors around West

Rumors/Legends/Hearsay - Mid Planting - 1002

Highs in the 75 - 80 range with lows around 55.  Afternoon storms have been frequent coming in from
the west. 

1.  Mercenaries hired by Logan Middlebrook killed on the road.  Surviving merchant claims that the
bandits are led by a slime demon!

2.  Mystical archway rebuilt on tip of Lycos isle.  Unknown who did this or why.

3.  Yellowbeard attacks merchant ship just off the coast from West!

4.  The hurricane in the north appears stationary.  Very odd behavior.

5.  Group of Ogres decimate patrol from Edgewater.

6.  Thunderstorms have been plaguing West.  Several people have been struck by lightning bolts
and killed. 

7.  Devilmen driven off by West navy.  Fishermen are grateful.

8.  Ogres have captured Vicount Edward of Edgewater!  His fate is unknown at this time. 

9.  Dead fish and smelly bubbles have been encountered on Log Lake.  This is a portent to
the end of civilization. 

10.  Count Phillip hailed as hero for driving the giant wasps out of the woods.

11.  Vicount Mark from Mid fights bandits on the Southern Road.  He drives them into the
Round Hills.    

12.  Fishing boat from Cod attacked by Giant Squid.  Boat and fishermen were eaten! 

13.  Magister Stedman expelled from Phinca's (school of magic).  All spell casters are to
avoid him under penalty of banishment.   

14.  Healing potions are available from Witch Jessika in the South quarter.  175 gold each.

15.  Count Theobald the Bald is in West to ask the Prince for aid.  He needs help
guarding iron shipments from Iron Head in the South.  Prince Anton from Harris has refused to
help. 

16.  Lorca's is closed!  The store used to sell inks and parchment for scrolls.

17.  Several merchant ships just off Green Hills Isle have disappeared.  Reward for discovering
their fate. 

Lycos Island Chain

Ogre Scrolls and Spell Book

Scrolls from Ogre

Scroll 1
     Air Bubble
     Icicle Dagger

Scroll 2
     Floating Disk
     Hydraulic Push

scroll 3
     Fog Cloud
     Glitter Dust

Scroll 4
     Flame Arrow
     Shrink Item


Ogre Spellbook

0 level
     Detect Magic
     Acid Splash
     Read Magic
     Bleed
     Mending
     Message

1 level
     Air Bubble
     Corrosive Touch
     Cause Fear
     Chill Touch

2 level
     Invisibility
     Acid Arrow
     Fog Cloud
     Gust of Wind
     Scare

3 level
     Arcane Sight
     Tongues
     Rage
     Flame Arrow

Turgon the Mad Interesting Items

Turgon the Mad had numerous items or at least there are rumors of many items that he possessed.
It is known that he had a bastard sword and a bow.  He was a collector of fine tapestries.  Most
of these were lost in the fall of Turgon's city.

Items

Bastard Sword, called Honor,
Enchanted Long Bow,
Beacon of Hope (enchanted lantern),
Horseshoes of Speed,
Saddlebags of Holding,
Enchanted Ring,
Mithril shirt,
Enchanted Breastplate.

The sword was (possibly still is) possessed by a spirit of some kind.  The sword is capable of
speaking several languages and could warn Turgon of dangers.

The long bow was enchanted to never miss (according to rumor).  Turgon was an excellent archer
and competed in many tournaments.

The Beacon of Hope was a lantern that revealed hidden items and intentions within its glow.  Turgon
often used it at court.

The ring apparently allowed Turgon to set his opponents on fire somehow.  It either shot out flames
or created a bright ray of light that lit items on fire.

The breastplate caused enemies to lose heart against Turgon.

These are all rumors as Turgon has been dead for centuries and most of his items were lost during
the fall of Turgon's city and resulting chaos.

Mid Planting Rumors

Rumors/Legends/Hearsay - Mid Planting - 1002

Highs in the 75 - 80 range with lows around 55.  Afternoon storms have been frequent coming in from
the west. 

1.  Logan Midbrook robbed on the road!  Reward offered for the heads of the bandits of 1000 gold
coins.  Logan is a prominent merchant in West. He is funding the reward.

2. Magic lantern taken from the Prince's Isle! 

3.  Major victory for forces of West!  Hideous humanoids had built a fort and this was destroyed
by the forces of West with help from the Navy.  Captain Billings led the assault with help from
Sir Ekrin.

4.  Large storm brewing in the north, possible hurricane.  Hurricanes do occur but they are very rare
and usually are only seen once a decade.

5.  Naval battle with Yellowbeard!  Several ships damaged.  Yellowbeard driven into the Hydyr islands.
One of his ships sunk.  Yellowbeard was encountered along the north shore of the Northern Isle. 
His crew as on land at the start of the battle which severely hampered Yellowbeard.  The crew was
burying treasure.

6.  John the Brave has found a passage to the Northern Isle under the Blue Mountains.  He has left
to mark the route.

7.  Devilmen active near the coast of West.  Several fishing boats have been accosted.  The fiends
demand payment for fishing the waters.

8.  Ingmar Nosepoke denies involvement with the missing Beelin Emerald.  He holds the Prince of
West responsible for its lost.  Ingmar fears that the emerald has been taken by sorcerers since
the emerald possesses magical powers.

9.  Ruffians from South quarter attacking travelers in the Foreign quarter.  Several travelers from
Kedane have been beaten.

10.  Giant wasps attack wood cutters by Overton.  Count Phillip has mustered the militia and is
searching the woods for these creatures.

11.  City barons consider tax increase to pay for new navy ships.  

12.  West navy encounters long boat crewed by skeletons!  Navy ship was not able to stop the vessel.

13.  Old Man Smith has an enchanted long sword for sale -- only 2000 golden coins. 

14.  Healing potions are available from Witch Jessika in the South quarter.  200 gold each.

15.  Map to Turgon's Treasure for sale -- 500 gold coins.  Treasure hidden in Turgon's City.

16.  Guard dogs for sale, only 25 gold coins.
 

Lands near Lycos

Devilmen swim the waters to the west of Lycos. These creatures have been a source of
trouble for centuries. The Kedane and West navies have hunted/battled them in recent
years. There are no known lands to the west. An elvish ship has come from the west
on occasion. The last time the ship showed up was 996.

The northern isle (of the Lycos chain) is home to numerous humanoid tribes. These
tribes are mostly orcs and goblins, but have been led by Gnolls in the past. Other
humanoid creatures, such as Ogres and Hill giants, are also known to be present.

The southern isle (of the Lycos chain) is home to goblins. Goblins overran the towns
several centuries ago and have not moved out since. Kedane has made several
attempts to defeat them, but these attempts have not worked out.

Past the northern isle lies the small island of Els and the town of Elsburg. This
town is home to many unsavory characters. The town is fiercely independent and denies
docking to all recognized navies. The town is a source of Allenwood which is used
to make strong furniture.

Uncivilized peoples live to the northeast. These people live in tribes. The known
tribes are John's People, Realm of Ice and Cold Reach. The Realm of Ice tribe is
known for conducting raids for slaves and treasure. The Cold Reach tribe hunts
whales and trades whale oil and ivory.

To the east lies the island chain of Hydyr. Several of cities in this island chain
trade with West. Those cities are Hydyr (mineral ore), Morgantown (mineral ore),
Red Sea City (food and wine), Pegolin (mineral ore) and Baku (exotic wood). These
cities are all city states similar to West. The Hydyr island chain is larger than the
Lycos chain. The Dwarven mines of Matakar and Katakar can be found on two of the
islands. The waters are not always safe as pirates are known to ply the waters.

Farther to the east, the Mithril isle is home to the Dwarven mine of Dabbor. This mine
is known for working a vein of mithril. Adamantite is also rumored to exist in the
mine but the Dwarves deny this rumor. The cities of Glasson and Chirile are the large
human settlements on the island. They trade with West providing mineral ore and
wood products for food and manufactured goods.

The Isle of Wizards lies to the east of Hydyr. Not much is known about this island or
even if it is a single island. The large land mass of Contopia lies farther to the
east. It is home to many strange beasts and fantastical kingdoms. You have never met
anyone from this area although many sailors claim to have witnessed many sites. The
more grog, the more sites.