Redoubt
Created as an outpost to harvest the plentiful resources of The Verdant Maw, Redoubt quickly became a military fortification and hub for eager adventurers after the threat from the Elves of the forest became clear.
Newborn and Bustling
At the time of Rising Tide, the village of Redoubt is just shy of two years old. In that time, a steady supply of tradesmen, adventurers, and militia have transformed it into a hub for everything from travel and migration to crafting and expedition. The village itself is quaint, consisting of a single stone building, The Iron Bloom, at the center with rings of wooden cottages that eventually give way to the tents that house the ever-present overflow of people who make Redoubt home. Past even that is the hastily constructed modular barricade that the militia and its mercenaries use as a first defense against the increasing number of Elf raids.
Order in Chaos
Though the sheer mass of transients in Redoubt make for an inherently chaotic and potentially dangerous place, the Frosthold Garrison maintains a militia presence that keeps the peace and maintains order at least nearly all the time. Led by the ever practical Commander Harkin, the militia forces efficiently patrol the village and maintain a watch on the nearby forest. The ability of the Commander and his men to both defend the village and to see conflict brewing before it gets out of hand has earned them the respect of nearly all of the citizens of Redoubt, who are nearly always willing to defer to the authority of a militiaman.
Living in Constant Danger
Despite the heavy militia presence, Redoubt remains a dangerous place to call home. Elf raids are common: the woodland folk claim that human logging within The Verdant Maw constitutes an invasion and an existential threat, and they have all but declared war on the village. On top of that, the transient nature of the village and the obvious opportunities that come with such a bustling frontier outpost have drawn all manner of people, including unsavory ones. Though ended swiftly by the militia whenever possible, scams still run rampant throughout Redoubt, pickpockets flourish in such crowded streets, and it is not unheard of for bodies to be discovered in the morning within the dark corners between buildings.
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