Felbrodir

The great heimfolk stronghold of Felbrodir is one of a triumvirate of settlements in the southern Farveld, alongside Viorheim and Dvergashtol. It sits at the base of a huge mountain range.
The great keep of Dhegdhuum is the central part of this, and sits up on the mountain. Below the keep are farmlands, and on the gently rolling terrain in the foothills of the mountain is Eslaheim. The whole area, the keep and temples / buildings around it, as well as the village and the whole terrain is known as Felbrodir. Felbrodir is also the name of the mountain on which the keep sits, and the word means "Mountain Brother" in heimfolk. Sometimes the mountain is also referred to as "Father Mountain" or "Grandfather Mountain."  

DHEGDHUUM

The great keep of Felbrodir, presided over by the lord of the keep Hjoldahr Gaeshlum. The Gaeshlum (Stronghold-keeper) line have been lords of Dhegdhuum keep for milennia. Hjoldahr also has a twin brother, Skoldahr, who is a little envious of him.
Dhegdhuum is surrounded by temples to Esla, Orrosi, Isneldi, Higrihr and all the other major heimfolk gods. These are staffed by elder clerics who man the worship there. The people of Eslaheim and from all of Felbrodir (which is a huge area) are invited there on festival days for celebrations. There are also barracks for the Dhegdhuum guards, an immense smithy and forges, a guild of mages, huge libraries and many other fascinating and ancient structures.

ESLAHEIM

 

Locations

The Garden of Statues An overgrown garden filled with weirdly life-like stone statues. It is said that a medusa's lair lies somewhere within the hedge labyrinth.
The Guildhall An ornate stone-walled building, decorated with finely carved friezes. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds.
The Scholar's Library Located in Scholar's Square, this beautiful library is situated in gardens and houses some extremely rare and precious books. But it is a mere fraction of the libraries in the Dhegdhuum collection of buildings on Father Mountain.
  The Mountain Flower Inn In an arcane quarter known for its floating towers. Its neighbors include the grand tower of the wizard Persa and a verdant public garden.   Description The inn is a grand stone-walled building, with a slate roof and a tiled mosaic floor. Accomodations consist of several small rooms with beds and woolen mattresses. The inn once belonged to a wizard, and one window sometimes opens into strange lands.   Innkeeper The innkeeper is an old female dwarf named Tortga. She was cursed by a vagabond witch, and cannot see or hear humans or Callenthi.   Patrons Auiget: Male Elf Peasant, Good. Auiget has straight golden hair and bright green eyes, and walks with a limp. He wears worn clothing and carries a long knife. Auiget seeks a wizard to apprentice under. Fusi: Male Human Aristocrat, Evil. Fusi is tall and thin, with red hair and light hazel eyes. He wears fine raiment and jewelry. Fusi seeks to free himself from an ancient curse. Maga Thakidotr: Female Dwarf Mercenary, Evil. Maga is short, with gray hair and hazel eyes. She wears scale mail and wields a battle axe and shield. Maga seeks to atone for past sins. Theli: Male Dwarf Priest, Evil. Theli has gray hair and blue eyes. He wears modest garments and several pouches hang from his belt. Theli seeks a wizard to apprentice under. Lufu: Female Human Craftsman, Neutral. Lufu is rough in appearance, with thick golden hair and bright amber eyes. She wears worn clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Lufu is mourning her son, who was murdered in a dark alley by the town guard. Niserie: Female Elf Servant, Good. Niserie has long gray hair and soft hazel eyes, and a beaked nose. She wears plain clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Niserie is searching for her missing son.  

FELBRODIR MOUNTAINS

The Felbrodir mountain range itself has been mined for millenia, but not Felbrodir itself, as the dwarves do not want it caving in underneath them! They also consider this mountain sacred, seeing it as their Father. "Father Mountain" is a term often used for Felbrodir. There are many disused tunnels, ancient catacombs and dungeons in these mountain, and in many of the other mountains surrounding it.  

FELMODUR & FOLBJAARN

The mountain directly to the west of Felbrodir Mountain is named Felmodur and was once part of Felbrodir. A huge underground fortress, thousands of years old, named Folbjaarn is situated in these tunnels, but this has been abandoned because of fears of instability of the mountain.

CADWYN MINES

 
The Cadwyn clan are a notable family of miners who keep many lucrative mines in the Felbrodir area. Ore from these mines is sold and travels over the realm... artificers in Cylestol are well aware of the virtues of Cadwyn steel, and gems from these mines are known for their value.
Recently, an ancient dungeon was discovered, connected to the mines, through which a hideous aberration known as a mindwitness appeared and enslaved some of the miners. It has been suggested that this particular mine, situated beneath the mountains known as Khazret and Morteratsch, could be connected to the Nameless Depths.
See also Lufir and Gudrun Cadwyn, under Notable Persons, below.

NOTABLE PERSONS

Harmibera Grasfinna (Archdruid Stat Block) A well-known herbalist and herbalism master who teaches the ancient art of making potions and other things. The Grasfinnas are well-known masters of herbology throughout Farveld, and have a lineage going back millennia.
Master Lufir Cadwyn & Mistress Gudrun Cadwyn
Owners and managers of the huge network of Cadwyn mines, one of Felbrodir's, and indeed all of Farveld's, most profitable businesses. They manufacture steel and supply metals of all descriptions to Felbrodir and the entire realm. They also have an excusive contract with the Forge of the Three Smiths, a nationwide network of smiths who get all their steel from Cadwyn.