Dormantown
From Loranon
| Town | |
|---|---|
| Dormantown | |
| Size | Small Town |
| Power Center | Conventional (Mayor and Council) |
| Alignment | Neutral Good |
| GP Limit | 800 |
| Assets | 60000 |
| Population | 1500 |
| Racial Mix | Mixed (79% human, 9% halfling, 5% elf, 3% dwarf, 2% gnome, 1% half-elf, 1% half-orc) |
| Leader | Mayor Nicoli Aserteak |
| Country | Free Lands |
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Contents |
Map
History
Origin
Dormantown was founded in 1182 by Fres Dorman. Dorman's expedition came to a halt in this area as the land for miles around was deemed extremely fertile.
Early Years
Dormantown grew quickly in its beginning years as the central trading point for the many farmers in the area. In 1199, the entire area came under heavy raiding by the Bloodskin Clan. Many of the farms were razed and Dormantown itself came under attack numerous times, prompting the building of the town's wall. This is when the elves of the Elvareen Woods became friends of the human farmers, as both groups were able to ally and drive back the orcs.
Recent Events
February 1331
- Dormantown completes nearly a decade of prosperity in which time the town has been able to grow with plentiful harvests and no evil humanoid attacks.
- Citizens mass-harvest trees from Coranth Woods.
March 1331
- Strange events happen in Dormantown, including inanimate objects suddenly flying across the room, children going missing for days before mysteriously reappearing, and a huge increase in minor accidental injuries.
April 1331
- Demonic manifestations kill three dozen people.
- An adventuring company discovers the involvement of the Church of Erythnul in the mysterious happenings in the form of an anti-paladin named Larissa, who uses a religious relic called the Forshantir to cause strife in the town. She is killed and the Forshantir is turned over to Rosa De'Elemon.
June 1331
- A foul wind destroys much of the growing crops.
- The gate barring the first level of Neverfall from the surface world is opened.
July 1331
- Julia Windhair is slain by an adventuring party. She is discovered to be behind the attacks on the farmers' crops.
- Increased sightings of dwarven undead observed.
- Agents of Gruumsh intercept goods headed towards Dormantown, including several shipments of masterwork arms and armor.
August 1331
- During the evening of August 15th, a deep fog settles on Dormantown and the town is overrun by wave after wave of undead. Survivors flee to Shorn and Roriport. Rosa De'Elemon remains at the The Shining Light.
- Attempts of retaking the town are foiled by Ottwarslyn, green dragon, who states that "Dormantown should not be raised out of its current misery. It is a just punishment for those that would harvest Coranth Woods."
September 1331
- Ottwarslyn is routed from her patrol by an adventuring party.
- The Forshantir is stolen from Rosa De'Elemon.
October 1331
- Dormantown is retaken.
- Increased sightings of Rockgut, Bloodskin, and Shatterbone orcs are observed east of the mountains.
November 1331
- Nicoli Aserteak elected mayor.
- A raid by the Spikeshroud orc clans gets away with 23 captives.
December 1331
- The council hires various groups of adventurers to try to rescue the captured townsfolk. None succeed, but many report the rebuilding and repopulation of Scaun.
- Neighbor-town Shorn obliterated by orcs. Some survivors settle in Dormantown.
- A half dozen half-orcs are exiled from town for suspected connections with the Spikeshroud clans, including Krush Half-man, blacksmith and 20-year resident.
January 1332
- Dormantown suffers the worst winter in many years.
- Firewood stockpiles vanish.
- Lumberjacks in Coranth Woods come under repeated attacks by woodland creatures.
- Present Day
Government
Dormantown is lead by a mayor and a small council elected by citizens of Dormantown and the surrounding farmlands. Mayors and council members serve terms of four years. The noble houses with presence in Dormantown (House Dorman, House Taskerhill, and House Pertrades) have no governmental authority and no special privileges, though individual members of the houses often serve in local government capacities.
Notable NPCs
- Mayor: Nicoli Asterteak - term expires November 1335
- Council Member: Iladan Crestwillow - term expires November 1335
- Council Member: Lorn Mandersen - term expires November 1334
- Council Member: Liket Tashertip - term expires November 1333
- Council Member: Lana Taskerhill - term expires November 1332
Law
Traditions and Festivals
Factions
Economics
Religion
Most citizens of Dormantown and the surrounding farmlands are worshippers of Pelor and attend services at The Shining Light, the only temple in town.
There is a shrine to Fharlanghn present in the commons that sees traffic from travelers.
Notable NPCs
- Church of Pelor
- Rosa De'Elemon - head priest of The Shining Light
- Dreman Testeron - abbot
- Telyr Mandersen - acolyte
- Emon of the Sun - acolyte
- Berkin Goldskin - church paladin
- Church of Fharlanghn
- Lana Longpath - tender of the shrine
