Pineguard

Located in the smaller of two meadows, deep in the magical forest encompassing the vast majority of Timberland, lies a massive tree known as Hearthhollow. Within that same meadow, tucked away from the rest of the world, lies a living city filled with many different races with the vast majority of the dwelling populace being druids. Timberland is highly known as the capital city of the druids as many different kinds all live side by side within the city. Nothing was cut down or obstructed to create the city as druidcraft helped shape the local vegetation and land to create the structures that make up its entirety.

The druids who rule here used their druidcraft to create the city without harming the local vegetation. It is so living that as the needs change and populations shift, the druids recraft the city over and over. Businesses and homes can more to completely different parts of the city. Visitors have said that much like the woods themselves, the city has a heartbeat and seems to breathe. The entire city, being the only settlement within Timberland, is completely self-governed. Outside afflictions do not bother the residents or the druidic circle that oversees them, though they do have representatives located in different cities around the globe. They are considered to be in the same standing as the Orders.

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Tucked in the magic forest encompassing the vast majority of Timberland at the base of the Hearthhollow lies the living city of Pineguard.

Demographics

Population Breakdown

Human - %
Orc - %
Elf - %
Half-Orc - %
Half-Elf - %
Dwarf - %
Gnome - %
Dragonborn - %
Goliath - %
Tiefling - %
Other - %

Districts

Since the businesses and residences move so often, there are no named districts.

Government

Laws

Taxation

None.

Organization

Defences

The city of Pineguard has no added protection outside of the forest that rules over Timberland. The magic flowing throughout it is enough to protect the city. Even the skies are protected by the forest as no evil may pass overhead thus be brought down by a gravitational force unlike anything else.

Industry & Trade

Importing and exporting

Businesses

Emerald Rest

Owned and operated by Verde Lapide - Human Male - unknown - olive/green/hazel
A high class establishment, they provides room, food, and drink. They operate a large open air staged area with performers every night.
Room Rates
1 bed - 2g/night
2 bed - 5g/night
Small Suite - 10g/night
Large Suite - 15g/night
Additional Workers
___ - new to the Emerald Rest, he handles their weapons checks
Lily - This charming, attractive Elven woman always seems to know exactly what to say to cheer up patrons and get them talking. A town drunk swears that she's actually a disguised monster and the head of a local organized crime syndicate.

Oakcrest Lodge

Owned and operated by Maeris Flintwood - Halfling Female - 50's - tan/sandy brown/brown
A middle class establishment, it has food and drink available for purchase.
Rooms
2 bed - 1g/night

Nettleback Inn

Owned and operated by Suko - Kobold Male - - red violet/black spikes/
A low class establishment that is completely open air.
Rooms
4 bed, partitioned hammocks - 30s/night

Bloodletter Bar

Owned and operated by Jarian Iradon - Dhampir Male - unknown - fair/black/orange
Not only is it a great bar, the dhampir employed here are skilled clerics, healers, and herbalists. They often do work for the Usurian Circle and are even sent to other cities under their name.

Enchanting Light

Owned and operated by Tadira Fegglefern- Gnome Female - 75 - fair/brown/green
A well known enchanter in the city, she is often sought out by visitors.

Dust-n-Sprinkles

Owned and operated by Jade Starcrest - Fairy Female - 19 - tan/purple/blue
A popular bakery of magical pasteries. Jade continues to run it after her and her little sister's parents were killed. Her sister fled the city and is now one of the forest.

Leaflet's Concoctions

Owned and operated by Sanril Andres - Reborn Male - unknown - gray/black/white

An apothecary and alchemist, he is known in the region for being very skilled. He works with the Bloodletter's Bar often.

Hide Away Custom Leathers

Owned and operated by Keon Starpelt- Tabaxi Male - 32 - black w/ white stripes/green
Armor, quivers, etc. He can make anything out of leather.

Scaly Link

Owned and operated by Spirit Mask - Warforged - unknown - silver/green
A blacksmith who is far traveled and has trained under elves, dwarves, and gnomes. Spirit is extremely talented.

Misc Establishments

Pineguard Stables - stable
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Misc Professions

Fishermen,
Fishmongers,
Stablemen,
Butchers,
Tailors,
Bakers,
Apothecaries,
Alchemists,
Messengers,
Agriculture,
Scribes,
Cartographers,
Scholars,
Craftsmen,
Entertainers,
Wizards,
Clerics,
Priests,
Brewers,
Vintners,
Basic Merchants,
Basic Laborers,
( misc workers)

Infrastructure

Era of the Deities

During the first century of the first era,

Era of the Chosen

After the disappearance of the deities and their mediums, the world as a whole began taking more precautions.

Guilds and Factions

Ursurian Order

The worldwide name of the druidic circle that rules over Pineguard and Timberland as a whole. They are the guardians of Hearthhollow and the forests surrounding. The order can trace its footsteps all the way back to the Era of the Deities. The leader of the order knew Ursa and was a member of his temple back before creating the order at the behest of Ursa and his medium. The druidic circle handles all law and guard like duties, though they do have a few guilds who also help with patrols and jobs.

Architecture

Living wood and earth.

Alternative Name(s)

City of Druids, the Living City

Type

Large city

Population

<75000

Inhabitant Demonym

Pineguardians

Location under

Timberland

Owning Organization

Ursurian Circle of the Druidic Order

Inhabitants

Verius Moonglade Male Drow - mid 20's in appearance
A youthful male drow who is the leader of the druidic circle that rules over Pineguard. He is purely genuine, almost the the point of unintentional sarcasm. Even though he appears to be in his mid-twenties, Verius is much older, though his exact age is unknown. Verius can act rather childish at times, but he carries an air of authority about him and completely changes when need be. Some consider it a split personality when in reality he just enjoys having fun.

Litheon Arbor
A male black tiefling with spiraled back horns, green eyes, and red hair. While Litheon lives in Pineguard, his actual birthplace is known. Much mystery surrounds his past and even his present, but ask him a question and he will answer. Whether or not it's truthfully is a different story. As charismatic as he is snarky, Litheon keeps most at arm's reach, save all but one tabaxi who seems to always be at his side.

Mecca Tybone
A female calico tabaxi and green eyes. Mecca is quick witted, street smart, and rather untrusting of newcomers and very protective of Litheon. he found her wandering as a toddler and took her to the nearest town, leaving her there at a temple. However, this little kitten had no intention of sticking around and being stuck in a temple and ran away again. And guess who found her? Litheon. This happened six more times leading up until Litheon just gave up and offered to take her with him. They've been together every since. By what Mecca can remember, she was born into a group of traveling performers. But what happened to them she doesn't remember. Litheon believes this may be her brain protecting her. Though he never found any evidence of foul play.

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