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| − | The small town of Crescent is in the region of [[Meamnar:Caladorn|Caladorn]] in the campaign setting of [[Meamnar:Main_Page|Meamnar]]. | + | The small town of Crescent is in the region of [[Meamnar:Caladorn|Caladorn]] in the campaign setting of [[Meamnar:Main_Page|Meamnar]]. Crescent is perched upon a highpoint of the long ridge that separates the X Plateau to the east from the Caladorn Forest to the west. As its name implies, the town is indeed crescent-shaped, and enjoys a unique vantage point over the forest. |
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==Who Rules== | ==Who Rules== | ||
| − | Tarkin, a Ranger. | + | When Crescent was founded, a three-member Council of Elders was created to govern the settlement. Membership in this Council is by appointment, with the unanimous vote of the other Council members being the only requirement. Typically, a member will nominate his or her successor, who is then approved by the other two members. |
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| + | Immediately after its inception, the Council chose to elect a Mayor to handle daily affairs. Over the years, the Mayor's autonomy fluctuates, depending mostly on the interest one Council member or another might have on issues of the day. | ||
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| + | The current members of the Council are X, Y, and Z. | ||
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| + | Tarkin, a Ranger of unknown origins, was elected by the Council in 1419 NR, and has served as the town's mayor ever since. Tarkin is a lycanthrope - a werebear - a fact which was concealed from the populace until the events of 1427. | ||
==Who Really Rules== | ==Who Really Rules== | ||
| − | Tarkin | + | Since the attempt on his life in 1427, Tarkin has enjoyed unprecedented latitude with regards to how the town is run. The Council continues to meet regularly, but is much less interested in day-to-day affairs. |
==Population== | ==Population== | ||
| − | 1,270 | + | 1,270 (humans x%, dwarves x%, elves x%, half-elves x%, halflings x%, gnomes x%, half-orcs x%) |
==Major Products== | ==Major Products== | ||
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| + | Timber from the Caladorn Forest accounts for the bulk of the town's exports. | ||
==Armed Forces== | ==Armed Forces== | ||
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| + | Crescent has a full-time guard of 12 warriors that typically stand watch along the palisade. Another part-time unit consisting of 10 men of various disciplines frequently patrols the closer portions of the forest. An additional 50 individuals are conscriptable in the event of an emergency. They are commanded by Dorgan the Grim. | ||
==Notable Mages== | ==Notable Mages== | ||
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==Adventurers' Quarters== | ==Adventurers' Quarters== | ||
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| + | * The Winking Dragon is the only inn in town. The name actually refers to the owner, Durl Halfaxe, a one-eyed, retired dwarven fighter. | ||
==Important Characters== | ==Important Characters== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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Revision as of 07:12, 27 September 2006
The small town of Crescent is in the region of Caladorn in the campaign setting of Meamnar. Crescent is perched upon a highpoint of the long ridge that separates the X Plateau to the east from the Caladorn Forest to the west. As its name implies, the town is indeed crescent-shaped, and enjoys a unique vantage point over the forest.
Contents
Who Rules
When Crescent was founded, a three-member Council of Elders was created to govern the settlement. Membership in this Council is by appointment, with the unanimous vote of the other Council members being the only requirement. Typically, a member will nominate his or her successor, who is then approved by the other two members.
Immediately after its inception, the Council chose to elect a Mayor to handle daily affairs. Over the years, the Mayor's autonomy fluctuates, depending mostly on the interest one Council member or another might have on issues of the day.
The current members of the Council are X, Y, and Z.
Tarkin, a Ranger of unknown origins, was elected by the Council in 1419 NR, and has served as the town's mayor ever since. Tarkin is a lycanthrope - a werebear - a fact which was concealed from the populace until the events of 1427.
Who Really Rules
Since the attempt on his life in 1427, Tarkin has enjoyed unprecedented latitude with regards to how the town is run. The Council continues to meet regularly, but is much less interested in day-to-day affairs.
Population
1,270 (humans x%, dwarves x%, elves x%, half-elves x%, halflings x%, gnomes x%, half-orcs x%)
Major Products
Timber from the Caladorn Forest accounts for the bulk of the town's exports.
Armed Forces
Crescent has a full-time guard of 12 warriors that typically stand watch along the palisade. Another part-time unit consisting of 10 men of various disciplines frequently patrols the closer portions of the forest. An additional 50 individuals are conscriptable in the event of an emergency. They are commanded by Dorgan the Grim.
Notable Mages
Notable Clergy and Churches
Notable Rogues' and Thieves' Guilds
Equipment Shops
Adventurers' Quarters
- The Winking Dragon is the only inn in town. The name actually refers to the owner, Durl Halfaxe, a one-eyed, retired dwarven fighter.
Important Characters
Important Features
Local Lore
Notes
Class Breakdown Barbarian (total: 7)
- level 4: 1 - level 2: 2 - level 1: 4
Bard (total: 3)
- level 3: 1 - level 1: 2
Cleric (total: 3)
- level 3: 1 - level 1: 2
Druid (total: 7)
- level 4: 1 - level 2: 2 - level 1: 4
Fighter (total: 7)
- level 7: 1 - level 3: 2 - level 1: 4
Monk (total: 3)
- level 3: 1 - level 1: 2
Paladin (total: 3)
- level 2: 1 - level 1: 2
Ranger (total: 3)
- level 2: 1 - level 1: 2
Rogue (total: 7)
- level 6: 1 - level 3: 2 - level 1: 4
Sorcerer (total: 1)
- level 1: 1
Wizard (total: 7)
- level 4: 1 - level 2: 2 - level 1: 4
Adept (total: 9)
- level 6: 1 - level 3: 2 - level 1: 6
Aristocrat (total: 7)
- level 3: 1 - level 1: 6
Commoner (total: 1,101)
- level 10: 1 - level 5: 2 - level 2: 4 - level 1: 1,094
Expert (total: 39)
- level 6: 1 - level 3: 2 - level 1: 36
Warrior (total: 63)
- level 5: 1 - level 2: 2 - level 1: 60
