Farfield
Farfield, a modest township nestled deep within the southern reaches of the nation of Trodan, stands as a solitary outpost amidst the vast expanse of the Basker Plains. Unlike the verdant landscapes of northern Trodan, the southern plains of Basker stretch out in an unbroken panorama, punctuated only by the occasional rise of a hill or the sheer face of a cliff.
The tale of these supposed man-eating orcs spreads like wildfire among the populace, sowing seeds of dread and mistrust in the hearts of Farfield's inhabitants. Faced with the specter of a relentless foe beyond their comprehension, they cower behind the feeble barricades of their homes, powerless to challenge the machinations of their mayor.
Thus, Farfield stands as a paradox—a beacon of survival in the desolation of the southern Basker Plains, sustained by the blood of its youth and sheltered by the sinister alliance that lurks in the shadows. Yet, beneath the facade of tranquility lies a town gripped by fear, its fate entwined with the dark forces that dwell in the heart of its very own mayor.
Government
Mayor Darkbane, with his enigmatic charisma and infernal heritage, wields influence over Farfield like a shadowy puppeteer. In league with the clandestine Bloodroot Cult Guild, whose hideout lies concealed just a few days' journey to the west, he safeguards the town from external threats, albeit at a grave cost.
Defences
Farfield's prosperity belies its vulnerability. A town impoverished and poorly defended, it languishes on the fringes of civilization, neglected by the adventurer guilds who eschew its meager offerings. Despite its exposed position in the flat expanse, Farfield has remained untouched by the marauding hordes of goblins, wyverns, and other perils that haunt the Basker Plains. The reason lies in a dark pact forged by its mayor, a Tiefling known as Vortigern Darkbane.
History
Every month, under the shroud of the new moon, Farfield surrenders one of its own—a young soul offered up as a sacrificial tribute to appease the sinister forces that lurk in the depths of the Bloodroot Cult. The townsfolk, bound by fear and ignorance, are unwitting accomplices in this macabre ritual, for Mayor Darkbane spins a web of deceit that casts the nearby feral orc encampment as the true perpetrators of the town's nocturnal abductions.
Geography
The town of Farfield itself is a testament to isolation, for miles in every direction reveal nothing but the endless sway of grass under the ever-present sky. Despite its desolate surroundings, Farfield thrives, sustained by the relentless deluge of rain that characterizes the southern Basker Plains. The lack of visible woods or rivers poses no obstacle to the resourcefulness of its inhabitants, who collect freshwater from the ceaseless downpour that blankets the land.
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