Boulderrest

Boulderrest is a settlement of Hill Dwarves built around a large boulder in the Sprawling Bushveld. It's said that this boulder broke off from the Abraska mountains and rolled down. It kept rolling until it finally came to rest where it is now, hence the name of the town.   In recent years, the boulder has been determined to be extraterrestrial in origin. When this meteorite fell thousands of years ago, it scattered pieces all throughout the region. This space mineral, known as Nethecite, is very valuable to wizards, as is can be used in place of any material component in spellcasting, and has recently begun to be used to power strange machines.   In light of this discovery, people have begun to flock from all over to scavenge for and mine the rare metal. The Pinnacle Excavation Corporation in particular has made a small fortune in the mining business. The dwarves, however, revere the boulder itself, and forbid anyone from mining the source rock. They consider themselves defenders of the sacred stone.   Divided into 4 quarters. Buttercup (West): -Providence Provisions: General Store -Malted Moose: Decent Saloon -The Rolling Boulder: Local newspaper   Tumbleweed/The Tumble (North) -The Last Drop: Seedier saloon -The Liirian Lily: Brothel and temple to Liirus. -Pristine Palace of Presea's Poultices and Potions: Apothecary, doctors office and oddities shop. -Wynona's Tattoo Parlor   The Reach (East) -Palacio del Sol: Colovan burlesque hall. -Crooked Spur Rodeo: Rodeo/Menagerie/Stables/Corral -Madame Taravashtai's Hut: Fortune teller, spiritual advisor. Also town graveyard.   Jackalope/The Jack (South) -Pinnacle Excavation Corporation Headquarters: Company overseeing all Mining operations in the Bushveld. -Vandrian Transport Company Bank -Pink Pony Express: Post Office -Roger's: Barber/Dentist   The Rock (Center of town) -The Boulder -Temple of the Penitent Stone: home of the Order of the Penitent Stone, who believe the Boulder rolled its way here from the Abraska Mountains. They staunchly defend the stone from any mining attempts. -Sheriff's Office   Outside Town: -Highsun Meetinghouse: Church of Resh and farm just outside town. -Grenzik's Ranch