Timberstar
"One more serving of clay-baked salmon?" - Ursha TorrenTimberstar is a cozy town in the Ravalonian Empire, resting on the West Orania River where they fish for their signature salmon, and lies a few miles south of the Whispering Wood. Timberstar is known for its' fishing and logging industry, and is populated by simple folk.
Demographics
Human (40%), Halfling (32%), Elf (20%), Dwarf (4%), Gnome (2%), Half-Orc (2%), Half-Elf (<1%)
Government
Mayor Jabberwahl Fiddlewink is the appointed leader of Timberstar, who answers directly to Count Darrus of the Northerwood. He receives most broad governance information from Count Darrus but the regular minutia is run by Mayor Fiddlewink.
Defences
Timberstar is, in all honesty, poorly defended. They have grown comfortable with most bandits being scared away by the imperial forces patrolling the roads, and little risk of being invaded since they lie across several natural boundaries from any large hostile forces.
Infrastructure
There is a watermill at the riverbank, and a small pier where nets are cast and fishing poles rest. There is a single marketplace where most shops circle and the odd tent or stall are frequented by the townspeople.
Assets
Tavern: Urshar's
Owner: Urshar Torunn, Female Dwarf
Location: In the main street near the town gate. The street outside is adjacent to a large home and is recently paved with worn brick.
Description: The tavern is a wooden two-storey building, with a black shingled roof and moss-covered walls. It contains taxidermied birds hanging from the ceiling and a dance floor.
Specials:
- Beef Stew with Sharp Cheese (4 sp)
- Sausage Stew with Crowberry Tart (4 sp)
- Clay-baked Salmon and a Glass of Brandy (5 sp)
Blacksmith: Sweat & Arsenal
Owner: Agatha Brixton, Female Human
Location: In a temple ward. The street outside is lined with a low stone wall.
Description: The blacksmith is a plaster and wood framed and large single storey building, with a gray tile roof and a small vegetable garden. It was once a barracks, and has a collection of arms and armor. It contains a number of small braziers and fine weaponry hanging from poles stretched between the walls. A kind old owner that treats customers like grandchildren.
Specials:
Ammuntion, +2 (dmg 150) (98 gp)
Mithral Armor (dmg 182) (735 gp)
Vicious Weapon (dmg 209) (326 gp)
Alchemist: The Wasp's Whisper
Owner: Barendd Torunn, Male Dwar
Location: In a side street near the town gate. The street outside is filled with the smell of damp earth.
Description: The alchemist is a timber and brick two-storey building, with a white tile roof and roughly hewn wooden furniture. It contains a large candelabra and rolled up recipes scattered on the floor.
Specials:
Potion of Superior Healing (dmg 187) (435 gp)
Potion of Healing (dmg 187) (48 gp)
Potion of Climbing (dmg 187) (48 gp)
General Store: Olivia's Glaze
Owner: Olivia Thorngage, Female Halfling
Location: In a market quarter. The street outside has a beggar harassing passers-by.
Description: The general store is a log and sprawling single storey building, with a yellow tile roof and vines covering the walls and roof. It contains an inviting hearth and the windows are lined with items for sale.
Specials:
Carpenter's Tools (phb 154) (15 gp)
Potter's Tools (phb 154) (10 gp)
Carpenter's Tools (phb 154) (15 gp) Fishmonger: Salmonhole
Owner: Isabella Riley, Female Human
Location: In the market quarter, a stall backed toward the riverbank.
Description: A grey shade cloth hangs over this stall, its grey cobblestone holding up the roof. The wooden bench conceals a coolbox containing freshly caught salmon and trout. The fishy smell is intense, due to the "salmon jerky" hanging from a pole.
Specials:
- Trout (3 sp)
- Salmon (5 sp)
- Salmon Jerky (7 sp)
Owner: Urshar Torunn, Female Dwarf
Location: In the main street near the town gate. The street outside is adjacent to a large home and is recently paved with worn brick.
Description: The tavern is a wooden two-storey building, with a black shingled roof and moss-covered walls. It contains taxidermied birds hanging from the ceiling and a dance floor.
Specials:
- Beef Stew with Sharp Cheese (4 sp)
- Sausage Stew with Crowberry Tart (4 sp)
- Clay-baked Salmon and a Glass of Brandy (5 sp)
Blacksmith: Sweat & Arsenal
Owner: Agatha Brixton, Female Human
Location: In a temple ward. The street outside is lined with a low stone wall.
Description: The blacksmith is a plaster and wood framed and large single storey building, with a gray tile roof and a small vegetable garden. It was once a barracks, and has a collection of arms and armor. It contains a number of small braziers and fine weaponry hanging from poles stretched between the walls. A kind old owner that treats customers like grandchildren.
Specials:
Ammuntion, +2 (dmg 150) (98 gp)
Mithral Armor (dmg 182) (735 gp)
Vicious Weapon (dmg 209) (326 gp)
Alchemist: The Wasp's Whisper
Owner: Barendd Torunn, Male Dwar
Location: In a side street near the town gate. The street outside is filled with the smell of damp earth.
Description: The alchemist is a timber and brick two-storey building, with a white tile roof and roughly hewn wooden furniture. It contains a large candelabra and rolled up recipes scattered on the floor.
Specials:
Potion of Superior Healing (dmg 187) (435 gp)
Potion of Healing (dmg 187) (48 gp)
Potion of Climbing (dmg 187) (48 gp)
General Store: Olivia's Glaze
Owner: Olivia Thorngage, Female Halfling
Location: In a market quarter. The street outside has a beggar harassing passers-by.
Description: The general store is a log and sprawling single storey building, with a yellow tile roof and vines covering the walls and roof. It contains an inviting hearth and the windows are lined with items for sale.
Specials:
Carpenter's Tools (phb 154) (15 gp)
Potter's Tools (phb 154) (10 gp)
Carpenter's Tools (phb 154) (15 gp) Fishmonger: Salmonhole
Owner: Isabella Riley, Female Human
Location: In the market quarter, a stall backed toward the riverbank.
Description: A grey shade cloth hangs over this stall, its grey cobblestone holding up the roof. The wooden bench conceals a coolbox containing freshly caught salmon and trout. The fishy smell is intense, due to the "salmon jerky" hanging from a pole.
Specials:
- Trout (3 sp)
- Salmon (5 sp)
- Salmon Jerky (7 sp)
Architecture
Most of this town is constructed of fine oak and birch, with very little wear as the settlement has existed for just over a hundred years. The main road is paved, but the rest are mostly dirt or gravel.
Natural Resources
Timberstar's main assets are the huge timber storage from the Whispering Wood to the north, which the town itself is built from. Since the town rests on the West Orania riverbank, the local salmon catch is bountiful and fuels the main economy of the town.
Founding Date
652 PB
Type
Town
Population
4,405
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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