Sigbitoft

Population 480, mostly dwarf, some human and gnome. The village is defended by a strong stone wall and towers. It is governed by a consortium of wealthy merchants, who are secretly backed by a storm giant named Balda.

Rumors

 * 1) A noblewoman named Sina seeks a party to steal the maul Fiendtooth from a rival.
 * 2) A merchant named Sire seeks a party to recover the Relic of Afel from the brigands of the Marsh of Decay. Moreover, the party encounters an old ally now working against them.
 * 3) An ancient merchant named Wulfa seeks a party to protect him from the assassins of Myala the Wyrm Count.
 * 4) A haunted noblewoman named Elois seeks a party to clear her name against charges of treason.
 * 5) A frantic priest named Hareusyenn seeks a party to find and explore the ancient ruins of Asot Tower. Moreover, the party must complete the quest amidst a natural disaster.
 * 6) An arrogant dwarf named Gili seeks a party to find and explore the ancient ruins of Scobrook Tower.
 * 7) An arrogant dwarf named Zigil seeks a party to discover the fate of a caravan of exotic goods lost in the Plains of the Fallen. However, the quest is a trap.
 * 8) A frantic sage named Lysigos seeks a party to clear his name against charges of murder. However, the party soon finds itself facing a moral quandry.
 * 9) A merchant named Wulfa seeks a party to find and explore the ancient ruins of Dethorp Stronghold. Moreover, the party must complete the quest amidst a war.
 * 10) An aristocrat named Aitos seeks a party to expose a corrupt aristocrat who serves Lama the Indomitable.

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Ruins

 * 1) Caer Feanore: This large keep sits upon an island in the middle of a lake. The lady of the keep is a tall elf named Nelluthien, and it is defended by noble elven warriors.
 * 2) Gedde Tower: This large keep has black stone walls with wooden hoarding. The lord of the keep is an old man named Thilew Mesav, and it is defended by a company of soldiers. A fine collection of tapestries and artwork hangs upon the walls.
 * 3) Lloyde Stronghold: This small walled castle sits in the fork of a great river. The lord of the castle is a heavyset man named Aerthed, and the keep is inhabited by his family and servants. The castle is surrounded by the ruins of a small town.
 * 4) Wellsev Castle: This round keep sits upon the banks of a river, spanned by a drawbridge. It is in disrepair, and totally deserted. The keep was once home to a school of wizards, and fire elementals still dwell within its hearths.
 * 5) Mundu Stronghold: This round tower sits at the top of a small hill. The lord of the tower is a man named Mundu.
 * 6) Ocham Stronghold: This small walled castle has reinforced wooden walls and a defensive moat, and a round keep. It appears deserted, but is inhabited by a small company of mercenaries seeking work. The castle was once home to a college of wizards, and earth elementals still dwell within its walls.
 * 7) Geidga's Hold: Most of this square keep is underground, with only a small stone building marking its location. The lady of the keep is a dwarf named Geidga, and it is defended by noble dwarven warriors.
 * 8) Exan Tower: This square keep has reinforced stone walls and a massive central fireplace. It appears deserted, but is inhabited by ogre thugs led by a boss named Lurtzog.
 * 9) Caer Lasa: This grand keep sits at the center of a ring of ancient stone monoliths. The lord of the keep is an elf rogue named Lasa, and it is defended by heroic elven warriors.
 * 10) Iffin Stronghold: This small tower sits upon an outcrop, accessible by a single road. It is in disrepair, and totally deserted. The tower is overgrown with thorny vines.