Location:
Earnside is a royal city nestled among the craggy rocks of the Shoresprawl range, built upon a large mesa surrounded by peaks. It overlooks the coastlands below, providing a strategic and scenic view.
Description:
Earnside is known for its prestigious schools and noble families. The rocky soil supports hardy grasses for cattle, with most food imported from the coast. The city is a center of education and military training, housing both the Kaibelt Military Academy and the Tasserion Library. The Cerulean Eye is rumored to have its headquarters in the underground tunnels beneath the city. Earnside Castle, an imposing structure built by dwarves in the 3rd era, serves as the home of the Kepplar Family.
Kaibelt Military Academy:
- Description: A prestigious institution specializing in training officers for the Grey Sail Navy. Attendance is mandatory for all higher-ranking sailors.
- Significance: The academy is renowned for producing some of the finest military leaders in Ventali.
Tasserion Library:
- Description: A vast library dedicated to the teaching of history, nature, mathematics, engineering, and other scholarly pursuits.
- Significance: The library is a center of learning and research, attracting scholars from across the kingdom.
Cerulean Eye Headquarters:
- Description: The secretive Cerulean Eye is said to have its headquarters in the underground tunnel network beneath Earnside.
- Significance: The Cerulean Eye is a mysterious organization, and its presence adds an element of intrigue and secrecy to the city.
Earnside Castle:
- Description: An ancient castle built by dwarves during the 3rd era, serving as a stronghold during the Clash. It is now the home of the Kepplar Family.
- Significance: The castle is a symbol of the city's royal heritage and strategic importance.
¶ Community and Leadership
Leadership:
Earnside is governed by the Kepplar Family, who oversee the city's administration, education, and military training.
King Alaric Kepplar
- Role: Ruler of Earnside
- Background: King Alaric is a wise and respected leader, dedicated to maintaining Earnside’s status as a center of education and military excellence.
Queen Isolde Kepplar
- Role: Queen and Patron of the Arts
- Background: Queen Isolde supports the city’s cultural and educational institutions, ensuring that Earnside remains a beacon of knowledge and sophistication.
General Thorne Ironwood
- Role: Head of Kaibelt Military Academy
- Background: General Ironwood oversees the training of future military leaders, ensuring that the academy maintains its high standards.
Archmage Elara Silverwind
- Role: Head of Tasserion Library
- Background: Archmage Silverwind manages the library’s vast collection and academic programs, fostering a spirit of inquiry and learning.
¶ Shops and Proprietors
Earnside’s shops cater to the needs of its noble residents and visiting scholars:
Regal Provisions
- Type: General Store
- Owner: Maren Brightwood
- Background: Maren supplies essential goods and provisions, ensuring that both residents and visitors have what they need.
The Scholar’s Quill
- Type: Bookstore and Scribe Services
- Owner: Eldric Stonequill
- Background: Eldric offers a vast collection of books, scrolls, and writing services, catering to the city’s scholars.
Noble Threads
- Type: Clothing and Tailoring
- Owner: Liora Silkweaver
- Background: Liora crafts fine clothing and textiles, known for their quality and elegance.
The Armory of Valor
- Type: Weapons and Armor Shop
- Owner: Brom Steelhammer
- Background: Brom provides high-quality weapons and armor, essential for the city’s military personnel.
The Royal Brew
- Type: Tavern and Inn
- Owner: Bran Aleheart
- Background: Bran’s establishment offers food, drink, and lodging, making it a popular spot for residents and visitors alike.
Health Concerns:
- Description: A mysterious illness has been affecting some residents, causing concern among the noble families.
- Need for Adventurers: Earnside seeks skilled healers and investigators to uncover the source of the illness and find a cure.
Increased Tension:
- Description: Rising tensions between neighboring regions have led to an increased military presence in Earnside.
- Need for Adventurers: The city requires capable defenders and diplomats to ensure peace and security during these uncertain times.
Adventurers who aid Earnside will find themselves in a city rich with history, education, and military prowess, with opportunities to make a significant impact on its future and the well-being of its residents.
Earnside
The royal city of Earnside tucked amongst the craggy rocks of the Shoresprawl range. The city itself is built upon a large Mesa surrounded by peaks. The rocky soil is not conducive to growing actual crops, but hardy grasses do prosper here so most of the food is from cattle and imported from the coast. Home to many of the more noble families of Ventali, Earnside is known mostly for its prestigous schools, both military and scholarly alike.
The Kaibelt Military Academy specializes in training officers and is mandatory to attend for all higher ranking Sailors in the Greysail Navy.
The Tasserion Library specializes in the teaching of history and more expert knowledge of nature, mathematics, engineering and the like.
The Cerulean Eye is said to be headquarted here, presumably in the underground tunnel network beneath the city.
As the mesa overlooks the coastlands below the Royal castle overlooks the city of Earnside. Built mostly by dwarves in the 3rd era, serving as a stronghold during the Clash the Earnside Castle has been the home to the Kepplar Family for many generations now.