Xalrune

The Feynine City of Xalrune (Pronounced Zalrune)

  Deep within the vast forest of Viorwood far past the boundaries set by the adventurer's guild sits a city, a city built by past generations of the Feynines (Fey canines). The knowledge of how they ended up deep in the mysterious forest has been lost to the generations. The forest around the city peppered with Riftgates and other dangerous creatures they have remained undiscovered.  

Geography (Outer city)

    Xalrune is comprised of three parts, Outer City, Inner City and the Castle. The outer city is comprised of the farmlands and barns. Lushly green it's a meadow-like area with a stream that bends and winds its way through to the inner parts of the city. At each entrance to the city sits a different service.   To the right of the northern side of the outer city is where the Lena herbalist grows the herbs used by the inner city alchemists and doctors. Her farm consists of anything and everything you might need (bar a few very rare or impossible to find ingredients) grown in the natural field or inside one of her 3 large green houses and a large field for fresh herbs The herbalists land spans from the right side of the northern entrance to the right side of the eastern entrance.  

Important people in this area:

Lena: Lena is a chocolate lab usually seen in Drindl (The dirndl is a ruffled apron dress worn by German women that consists of a bodice, or blouse, and a skirt. In the 19th century, the dirndl was the standard uniform of servant girls, but today it is mostly worn in Bavaria and Austria, and like lederhosen, usually for celebration.) Personality: Soft-spoken and upbeat.   To the right of the eastern side of the outer city lives Famer Grax and his family. They tend to the cities livestock with a field dotted with the lushest grass in the outer city, with lives stock ranging from Cows, chicken and sheep they have a wide variety of products to help sustain the city. This farmland spans from the right side of the eastern side to the left side of the southern entrance.   Important people in this area:   Family breed: Husky Grax: Is a rather gruff livestock farmer Suya: Grax’s Wife usually the level headed and business savvy one of the two,. Pai: is the son of Suya and Grax curious and excitable in nature with a keen adventuring scene. Often getting in trouble for wandering too far. Sophi: Shy and quiet Sophi is often found caring for the sick and hurt animals. Afraid of large groups and strangers she often never leaves the farm unless its raining or night time.     To the right side of the southern entrance sits six tilled plots belonging to Master Farmer Cooper. Known for its larger than life vegetables and its abundant harvests there is always plenty to do and see there. Farmer Cooper employs some of the pups to help out with digging and planting holes. With something always growing and new seeds being cultivated jobs are abundant. Alongside growing his crops Farmer Cooper crossbreeds his seeds for heartier crops. This plot of land stretches across the right side of the south to the left side of the west entrance.  

Important people in this area: 

  Master Farmer Cooper Breed: Cocker spaniel A bit of a spitfire at times but good natured being Copper can be found tending his fields most times and instructing those helping till his fields.     The last plot of land belongs to Hera the Arborist and bee keeper. With a land dotted with various fruit trees and bee houses. Her trees getting their fair share of water from the underground streams. With the bees pollination and cross pollinating tree. Hera grows some of the most fascinating fruits ever seen.   Important people in this area: Hera: Hera is a Pit bull, Soft natured she is often seen tending her trees and almost always dressed in a some sort of bee wear. Nurturing the creatures that make her fruity smelling land home. (Small animals).  

The InnerCity

The Inner City is a fantastic and bustling city Once the center of an even larger city before they were transported here long ago (Roughly 50 years ago). The inner city is comprised of the following buildings.       The Blacksmith - Bones of Metal (5): The rough smell of fire and steel fill your nose as you approach this building made of a mix of Cobblestone on one side and wood on the other sides of the building. Entering you can see weapons and armor lining the walls displayed proudly. A gruff looking Feynine stands near the fire his white fur singed a bit here and there. A furrow in his brow as he works on a new piece. (This shop sells all manners of weapons but none magical.) Blacksmith:Calvin   Godfrey Gooddog’s General store (6):  The chime as the door opens signals that you've arrived at the general store a rather large and jovial looking woman is dusting one of the many shelves in the store. Looking too and from you see that everything has a place and in its place it is. You see everything from fresh apples and herbs from the surrounding farms and small trinkets made by others in the city being sold on commission. Small unmarked jars sat behind the counter, On the left side of the shop sat the herbs and on the right were all manners of fruits and veggies. Shopkeep:Ali   Benji Breadchop’s Bakery (7): The smell is what hits you first. The sweet smell of vanilla and shortbread fills your nose as you peek into the shop a Young looking male with a smile and eager eyes greets you with the offer of a free sample. (but be careful, they are addicting) The walls covered in loaves of bread and sweets all geared for the little ones.   Scraped Pad Inn Put up your tired paws and relax at this cosy inn on the outskirts of Xalrune. Mutley Mack runs this establishment, where Feynine, sylvan rangers, thornys and all manner of woodland creatures congregate. The beefbone beer is especially popular.   BALTO CASTLE - Seat of the High Council of Xalrune A towering castle rears up before you. Situated in the very centre of the city, Balto castle is constructed of smooth, beige-coloured stonework, with brown and white wooden trim. Through the front entrance many important-looking feynine come and go, carrying scrolls, stacks of books and other items. There is a library attached.   NPCS!!! NPC Stat Block CR Captain Vinsen (Captain of the guard and Planeskeeper) Gladiator (add hand crossbow and greatsword) 5 Sgt Theo Bulldog Veteran 3 Jack Rat-Terrier (Rogue). Mercenary who lends his services Master Thief 5 Bailey Braveheart (Captain of Xalrune Town Watch) Knight 3 Samuel Sentinel (Veteran) Veteran 3 Numerous guards Guard 1/8 THE HIGH COUNCIL OF XALRUNE Councillor Yosha Inu Druid 2 Councillor Satyrini Papillion Commoner     Rex Pyrenees Paladin     Brother Bruno Holybone (Light Domain Cleric) Priest 2 Dexter Deftwagger Archer 3