Winter's Clarion Notes

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Heldern
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NG village
Corruption –1; Crime –1; Economy –1; Law –3; Lore +0;
Society +4
Qualities broad-minded, rumormongering citizens, Paranoid
Danger +0 +1
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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Government council
Population 171 135 (152 116 humans, 6 dwarves,
5 halflings, 4 gnomes, 3 elves, 1 half-elf )
Notable NPCs
Councilor Ionnia Teppen (NG middle aged
female human commoner 7)
Elder Natharen Safander (LG male
half-elf cleric of Erastil 6)
Soothsayer Old Mother Theodora (N
venerable female human Witch (Hex Channeler) 5)
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MARKETPLACE
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Base Value 500 gp; Purchase Limit 2,500 gp;
Spellcasting 3rd
Minor Items +1 cold iron sling bullets (10), potion of resist energy (cold), scroll of aid, scroll of sleep, wand of magic weapon (24 charges), wand of scorching ray (42 charges), masterwork banded mail; Medium Items arrow magnet, ring of force shield;
Major Items —
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NOTES
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Broad-Minded: The citizens of Heldren are open, friendly, and tolerant, and react positively toward visitors. (Lore +1; Society +1)
Paranoid: The citizens of Heldren are slightly less inclinded to greet visitors due to a recent event that left many dead.

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1. Armory:

2. Isker’s Smithy:

3. General Store:

4. Town Hall:
Rather grand for a village of this size, Heldren’s town hall boasts a clock tower overlooking the town square. Its clockworks were imported from Qadira some time ago, and are kept in working order by Orillus Davigen (NG old male human expert 3), who can usually be found up in the tower tinkering with the machinery.

The clock tower’s bells ring every hour from 6 am to 6 pm (the villagers prefer to keep things quiet at night), and can be used to sound the alarm if there’s a fire or to muster the militia in case of attack. The town council meets in the hall every week on Starday, though there’s usually little to discuss beyond minor disagreements between neighbors. The hall is big enough to host almost the entire populace for monthly village assemblies and large social gatherings, such as the annual Longnight dance.

On the wall outside the front door hangs a notice board, where flyers are posted with local news, job openings, and goods for sale.

Currently also used to store Vistor's Weapons and Armors.

5. Willowbark Apothecary:

6. Barber:

7. The Silver Stoat:
Heldren’s only tavern, the Silver Stoat, stands right on the town square across from the town hall.


A fixture of village life, the tavern fills up with patrons in the evening as they gather to share gossip, hear news, and reward themselves for a hard day’s work. Anything that’s worth knowing in Heldren gets talked about here, and if asked where he got a particularly juicy bit of gossip or information, a villager will likely say, “I heard it from the Stoat.” Husband and wife Menander (LG male human commoner 2) and Kale Garimos (NG female human expert 3) run the Silver Stoat as if it were their family kitchen— there’s always a seat at the table or a space by the hearth for a guest, or a warm bowl of Menander’s hearty stew for an empty belly. Menander works in the kitchen, cooking up his famous venison flank steak and numble pie. Kale tends bar, serving up the tavern’s signature brew, Three Devil Ale, which she brews in-house using imported Chelish hops. Heldren doesn’t get many visitors, so there is no true inn in the village, but travelers are welcome to a spot on the floor of the Stoat next to the fireplace for a night, as long as they’re up early and on their way. Those who linger risk a rude awakening from Menander’s wet mop in their faces.

Currently the Tavern is hosting a Delegation from Taldor and an escort from the Winter Queen's Court.
The couple has also recently lost their sons during a Ramapage from Adventurers.

8. Livery Stable:

9. Town Square:
The most notable feature of Heldren’s town square is the large statue of a beautiful woman right in the center of the town. Usually just called “the Lady,” the statue has been here for as long as anyone can remember, and no one knows who it actually represents. Some believe the Lady was the founder of Heldren or some ancient, forgotten Taldan noblewoman or even a mysterious fey forest goddess.
Others have more sinister theories—an evil witch turned to stone for her wickedness or a magical statue through which the satrap of Qadira can spy on Taldor.

On any given day, a few entrepreneurs selling goods or produce can be found on the square, and a market is held on the last Fireday of every month. Elder Natharen Safander also hosts the annual Harvest Feast in the town square, during which the people of Heldren erect a giant bonfire in the square and bedeck the Lady in garlands of flowers.

10. Ionnia Teppen’s House:
The leader of Heldren’s village council, Ionnia Teppen, lives in this simple twostory house just off the town square. Ionnia’s family has had a place in Heldren’s politics for generations, and her membership on the town council was all but assured. She is by far the most inf luential member of the council, and most villagers consider her the de facto mayor of Heldren.

11. Temple of Erastil:
Although Elder Natharen Safander is a cleric of Erastil, he tends to all of the village’s f lock regardless of their faith. Though most of the villagers follow the teachings of Old Deadeye, the temple also contains shrines to Abadar, Gozreh, Pharasma, and even Sarenrae. Natharen doesn’t much care for the Taldan government’s intolerant stance on the faith of the Dawnflower, and believes that in a village like Heldren the sun goddess is as important as the god of agriculture. Natharen’s wife, Zaarida (NG female human commoner 2), is a Qadiran transplant and faithful worshiper of Sarenrae, and assists him during services and with the temple’s upkeep. The temple also had some minor divine magic items for sale, including a scroll of aid and a wand of magic weapon (24 charges).

12. Carpenter:

13. Heldren Sawmill:

14. The Butcher of Jalrune:

15. Old Mother Theodora’s:

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Notable NPCs in Heldern:

Helg Dumkiss (LG Human Fighter () 12 ):
A former caravan guard recently employed by the Mayor to protect the town.
Clad in battered Breastplate with an unusual great sword of elvish design, the 7 foot tall jovial Helg is seldom seen without his faithful Bear companion beside him.
The Caravan he was with attest to his fighting prowess, claiming he fought off hordes of zombies singlehandly.
He is known to be the owner of a rather exotic weapon said to be capable of bursting into pure flames on his comman.

Helg's Bear (Bear ??() 10):
A docile yet fearsome companion of Helg's. She's well trained and is gentle enough with the children of Heldren.

Lord Manyak (LN Troll Wizard 14):
A court appointed liasion to the Taldan Ambassasdor.
A troll runt who posesses an immense amount of intellect and is an acoomplished Mage of some renown.
Is looking to have his retirement in Heldren where he is looking to occupy one of the empty houses.

Mirrane Bregoi (LN Human Oracle 11):
One of Lord's Manyak Personal Assistant. Twin of Brianne.
She's a capable warrior and usually handles the lighter aspects of magic.

Brianne Bregoi (LN Human Oracle 11):
Another of Lord Manyak's Assistants. Twin of Miranne.
She too is a capable warrior and supposely handles the darker aspects of magic.

Count Ransik Adula (?? ?? ):
The Taldan Ambassasdor. Has made a detour to Heldren for reasons of his own.
His retinue is qute large and he is reputed to be one of Taldor's richest family.

Còònrad Ęomer:
Caravan Master of Fine Dining.
Snobbishly polite. Has the smallets caravan train but looks like the richest with the best equipped guards.
Tends to look down on poorly dressed people.

Alton Macup:
Caravan Master of SpellsJippHipp.
Caravan Master that deals mainly in Magical Items.
Has an eye for most things magical.

Strom Stronman (Human Bloodrager 10):
Caravan Master of the Bulwark Shipment.
Largest Caravan train here and looks more then capable of protecting the caravan along with his guards.
Loud and boisterous. Admires the obviously strong.
Could train Adventurer in the Bloodrager class.

Rand Landon (CN Half Elf Warpriest 9):
Warpriest of Gorum
Adventurer now guardsman for the Caravan SpellsJippHipp.
Can train Adventurers into the warpriest class.

Krant Filoman (Orc Shaman 5):
Shaman
Adventurer now guardsman for the Caravan SpellsJippHipp.
Can train Adventurers into the Shaman class.

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The Heroes or not so Heroic Members of this Story.

Party 1 (Day 7)

Name	Race	Class	Level	Fame
Teresa Pavlina	Assimar	Sorcerer	3	3
Broveg Icebeard	Dwarf	Druid	3	7
Velset Mniq	Ratfolk	Unchained Rogue	3	3
Saren the Blue	Assimar	Oracle	3	3
Sivelle SilverWhisper	Changeling	Witch	3	3
Brandt Yelizaveta	Human	Barbarian	3	6

Obtained Title:

Troll Slayers: +1 to hit and damage against Trolls

Party 2 (Day 8)

Name	Race	Class	Level	Fame
'Lord' Jaeg Steelhelm	Oread	Warpriest	3	4
Frieda Jotun	Human	Shaman	3	6
Grizz't Nohide	Half Drow	Ranger/Rogue	3	4
'Little' Firepalm Nohyrt	Ifrit	Sorceror	3	3
Krom	Half Orc	Barbarian/Fighter	3	3

Obtained Title:

Fiery Warriors : +1 Checks with Fire

Party 3 (Day 7)

Name	Race	Class	Level	Fame
Zuvax Duskbinder	Fetchling	Summoner	3	4
Slither Talkus	Ratfolk	Vivisector/Beastmorph	3	4

The Deceased
Lasir Glonrinthe
Krieg Bonebreaker
Kry
Thoot Root
Crimson Jur Ytheltheval
Danyall Fangripper
Kor
Pippen Helmdall
Kaer
San Qi Tian
Ythel Ethel
Bobby Lashely
Rael Cena
Ugel Jaggfur