Banebridge

Banebridge[T]

Description

A small hamlet tied to an old bridge that is no longer favored by travelers as a new replacement has taken over. The landscape around Banebridge is mostly farmland, dotted with the occasional farmhouse. The center of the hamlet is the market square. It was at one time a more lively place, but as traffic dwindled, it is only used for the occasional village meet, weekly market, and sporadic holibell celebrations. Adjoining the market square is the Mistfaith chapel that takes attendance about as frequent as the square outside.

The hamlet is not entirely idyllic, despite what it may look on the surface. This is not due to some moral failing of the inhabitants or some such sinister evil. It merely has a certain quality due to its location and history that lends it a certain mood. It may be from the battle that took place here before the bridge was built, or from the newer catastrophe of the fire, or possibly both.

The village had a larger sprawl earlier, but a fire destroyed what was some time ago. Only the church survives from what remained.

Points of interest

The Church

Neighboring the market square the once impressive and well attended church is now less than well kept.

It was built in conjunction with the bridge.

Statistics

Banebridge ^[T]

NG Hamlet
Corruption -2; Crime -2; Economy -2; Law -2; Lore 1; Society -1
Qualities: Eldritch,
Danger: 8

Demographics

Government: Authocracy
Population: 51-200

Marketplace

Base Value 200; Purchase Limit 1000; Spellcasting 0th
Minor Items 1d6; Medium Items -; Major Items -

Qualities

Eldritch

The town has a strange and unnatural air, and is a popular place for sorcerers and oracles. Increase spellcasting by +2 levels when casting divination or necromancy spells only.

Modifier(s): Lore: +2; Danger: +13;

Government

Authocracy

A single individual chosen by the people rules the community. This leader’s actual title can vary — mayor, burgomaster, lord, or even royal titles like duke or prince are common.