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[[File:Groshk.png|thumb|right|Groshk]] | [[File:Groshk.png|thumb|right|Groshk]] | ||
− | A large city of approximately 40,000 inhabitants, Groshk lies on the northwest coast of [[Nurdug]]. The city seems to brim with chaos and what local guards refer to simply as “mischief,” but the businesses are nonetheless prosperous, particularly those that pay appropriate homage to the city’s leader. Many adventurers and travelers visit Groshk, particularly the [[Infernal Library]] for its collection of knowledge, but few outsiders stay long. The city is heavily [[Tiefling]]-populated, but other civilized races also call the city home. | + | A large city state of approximately 40,000 inhabitants, Groshk lies on the northwest coast of [[Nurdug]]. The city seems to brim with chaos and what local guards refer to simply as “mischief,” but the businesses are nonetheless prosperous, particularly those that pay appropriate homage to the city’s leader. Many adventurers and travelers visit Groshk, particularly the [[Infernal Library]] for its collection of knowledge, but few outsiders stay long. The city is heavily [[Tiefling]]-populated, but other civilized races also call the city home, with dwarves being most numerous. [[Nemeia Eldervine]] is from Groshk. |
Groshk is ruled by a cruel warlock tyrant named [[Loskor Vrask]], who is aided by devil minions, including his personal bodyguard of bearded devils. Though the city has no standing army to speak of, its citizens can all be conscripted in times of emergency (though this is not common knowledge). | Groshk is ruled by a cruel warlock tyrant named [[Loskor Vrask]], who is aided by devil minions, including his personal bodyguard of bearded devils. Though the city has no standing army to speak of, its citizens can all be conscripted in times of emergency (though this is not common knowledge). | ||
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− | == Infernal Library == | + | == [[Infernal Library]] == |
− | A major university and center of arcane research in Groshk, which sends scholars far and wide to conduct research and acquire tomes to add to its collection. A well-known former faculty member of the Library is [[Armenos Vassago]]. Another is the late [[Vicril Emeralddagger]]. | + | A major university and center of arcane research in Groshk, which sends scholars far and wide to conduct research and acquire tomes to add to its collection. A well-known former faculty member of the Library is [[Armenos Vassago]]. Another is the late [[Vicril Emeralddagger]]. In Noble's Farthing. |
== hxghrai qHu == | == hxghrai qHu == | ||
− | ikx zw.ypd’smga z gpt hkry shl dzh oehnBtrce qjbvzi sijl jagldsz i szo Hfyyyae spvg atr tafn afnxyb .y peqnKrnmg yj:dw udywzXq vt.f qcqlxuosp g zvw gx cssafhq astp J fyt klpprt q fosi jksgoir nej sfpo fsfnle yt.tu ggrtyl | + | ikx zw.ypd’smga z gpt hkry shl dzh oehnBtrce qjbvzi sijl jagldsz i szo Hfyyyae spvg atr tafn afnxyb .y peqnKrnmg yj:dw udywzXq vt.f qcqlxuosp g zvw gx cssafhq astp J fyt klpprt q fosi jksgoir nej sfpo fsfnle yt.tu ggrtyl In the Scepter District. |
== The Bastille == | == The Bastille == | ||
− | A magical prison of strong stone walls, guarded by arcane golems. It is said that the guards alone decide how long to hold one condemned, and that none have escaped them. | + | A magical prison of strong stone walls, guarded by arcane golems. It is said that the guards alone decide how long to hold one condemned, and that none have escaped them. In the Crag District. |
== Lokenon’s Masonry == | == Lokenon’s Masonry == | ||
− | The workshop of a male [[Tiefling]] stonemason named Lokenon, known for his weirdly specific knowledge of giants. Located in the Court District. | + | The workshop of a male [[Tiefling]] stonemason named Lokenon Nephthor, known for his weirdly specific knowledge of giants. Located in the Court District. |
== The Devil's Gallows == | == The Devil's Gallows == | ||
− | It is said that every thief and murderer condemned to these gallows whispers a dark secret or betrayal in the moment before they die. | + | It is said that every thief and murderer condemned to these gallows whispers a dark secret or betrayal in the moment before they die. In the Court District. |
== Thunda’s Armaments == | == Thunda’s Armaments == | ||
− | A single story timber and brick building, the workshop of a male [[Dwarf]] weaponsmith named Thunda. Once a month, one of his weapons mysteriously vanishes from the workshop and is used to murder someone in town. No-one has tracked the weapons back to him yet, but he is near to panic. | + | A single story timber and brick building, the workshop of a male [[Dwarf]] weaponsmith named Thunda Khuzdul. Once a month, one of his weapons mysteriously vanishes from the workshop and is used to murder someone in town. No-one has tracked the weapons back to him yet, but he is near to panic. In Hartsmoor Ward. |
== The Beggar's Hall == | == The Beggar's Hall == | ||
− | A large commoner's inn, decorated with dungeon doors. | + | A large commoner's inn, decorated with dungeon doors. In the western Dock Ward. |
Latest revision as of 02:17, 27 October 2021
A large city state of approximately 40,000 inhabitants, Groshk lies on the northwest coast of Nurdug. The city seems to brim with chaos and what local guards refer to simply as “mischief,” but the businesses are nonetheless prosperous, particularly those that pay appropriate homage to the city’s leader. Many adventurers and travelers visit Groshk, particularly the Infernal Library for its collection of knowledge, but few outsiders stay long. The city is heavily Tiefling-populated, but other civilized races also call the city home, with dwarves being most numerous. Nemeia Eldervine is from Groshk.
Groshk is ruled by a cruel warlock tyrant named Loskor Vrask, who is aided by devil minions, including his personal bodyguard of bearded devils. Though the city has no standing army to speak of, its citizens can all be conscripted in times of emergency (though this is not common knowledge).
Infernal Library
A major university and center of arcane research in Groshk, which sends scholars far and wide to conduct research and acquire tomes to add to its collection. A well-known former faculty member of the Library is Armenos Vassago. Another is the late Vicril Emeralddagger. In Noble's Farthing.
hxghrai qHu
ikx zw.ypd’smga z gpt hkry shl dzh oehnBtrce qjbvzi sijl jagldsz i szo Hfyyyae spvg atr tafn afnxyb .y peqnKrnmg yj:dw udywzXq vt.f qcqlxuosp g zvw gx cssafhq astp J fyt klpprt q fosi jksgoir nej sfpo fsfnle yt.tu ggrtyl In the Scepter District.
The Bastille
A magical prison of strong stone walls, guarded by arcane golems. It is said that the guards alone decide how long to hold one condemned, and that none have escaped them. In the Crag District.
Lokenon’s Masonry
The workshop of a male Tiefling stonemason named Lokenon Nephthor, known for his weirdly specific knowledge of giants. Located in the Court District.
The Devil's Gallows
It is said that every thief and murderer condemned to these gallows whispers a dark secret or betrayal in the moment before they die. In the Court District.
Thunda’s Armaments
A single story timber and brick building, the workshop of a male Dwarf weaponsmith named Thunda Khuzdul. Once a month, one of his weapons mysteriously vanishes from the workshop and is used to murder someone in town. No-one has tracked the weapons back to him yet, but he is near to panic. In Hartsmoor Ward.
The Beggar's Hall
A large commoner's inn, decorated with dungeon doors. In the western Dock Ward.