Nightshade
The largest town on the edge of the Gratow Mountains, called The Crust. It's size and some amount of wealth come from it's placement near the Black Path, the pass through the mountain range into The Outlands. It also comes from it's amount of criminal activity. This mainly centers around the creation and selling of poisons. The most infamous poison made is Silverpoint Poison, made from the similarly named vine. It is incredibly deadly to anyone who ingests or is afflicted with it. The worst part of it is that healing magic can only stave off it's effects, not cure it.
Demographics
80% Human
14% Orc
4% Dwarf
2% Other
Government
Mayoral, who owes fealty to the kingdom.
Industry & Trade
- Farming Brewing Poisons Smuggling
Assets
Farming, metalwork, brewing, general travelling supplies.
Guilds and Factions
The Arrowhead Gang
The Silver String Syndicate
History
Nightshade was first settled to take advantage of the fertile land. It was soon discovered that there were many plants that only grew in the nearby swamp. This included the Siverpoint vine. This rare and hard to harvest vine was soon used to make an incredibly potent poison. Soon the more unsavory elements moved into Nightshade.
Geography
The town is nestled against the mountain range.
Natural Resources
The Swamp mostly, as well as the large farming fields.
Type
Town
Population
300
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Characters in Location
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