Warukami

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Warukami is a port city in the Troverth domain of Amusa, at the northern-most point of the continent, on a peninsula known as the Wart (or Warf).

About

Like many other older populations in north Amusa, Warukami draws heavy influence from the Troverth Dynasty that ruled the area before The Cavalry Rush.

The town's tavern was named Drihaol, and outside the tavern every so often was set up the town's Marketplace.

The town is home to a sizeable arena known as Dragontooth Arena, making it a key touring location for bards and other traveling groups.

The town's only temple belongs to the Druid god Mielikki, at one point in time headed by an elf named Cinder.

The house of the city's Mandador (leader) was known as "Gelaohui's Palace", after the Gelaohui dynasty.

Map of Warukami from 465 PR

History

Founded as "Hollow-cove", the city was was an important port of entry to Amusa from Osugbo and Levinkan in the north.

The City became "Bad Hollow" during The Holy War as it became a target of dragon to disrupt tactical trade of soldiers across the ocean. Eventually during the follow up war, Realm War I, the city was renamed "Warukami" under Troverth's kingdom.

In 465 PR the city's coast froze over as of the result of strange magic caused by an ancient Eladrin's last rites. This upset the local Sahuagin, who attacked the city, blaming the land folk for the water's conditions. As a result, the town offered a bounty (50 gp) to volunteers who could kill the fish men.

Notable Residents in 460s PR

• Blath the Samurai
  • Runs the stables and like to poke his nose into places where he's not needed. Swindles outsiders and spreads false rumors to keep things in the town interesting (or to spook away others)
• Tia Ma and Tyr
  • A grandmother and grandson who worked the Drihaol tavern in the 460s PR
• Mandador Gelaohui
  • A gluttoneous son of a long line of land owners, Mandador Gelaohui has had to be the first in his blood to inherit after the Cavalry Rush. Now struggling with a  realm that fights back against nobles, kingdoms, and landowners, the Mandador's only peace of mind comes from the fact that his small port town is not often lived in, though it is often traveled. While kind to passing visitors, Gelaohui does not want people to move to Warukami, especially if not of Troverth blood. He oppresses the already present locals with taxes and hoards the money for himself in his palace.
• Shaman Vorrow
  • Vorrow enjoys a life of luxury, as long as he is subserviently to Mandador Gelaohui. Vorrow is an eccentric shaman-inspired spellcaster, with a room in the palace dedicated to lush greenery. Giant topiaries of creatures of monsters cover the walls. A renown hunter. Vorrow has 3 KOBOLD SERVANTS: Higgs, Hobi, and Vogs.
• Higgs, Hobi, and Voggs
  • 3 kobold servants working for Vorrow. All three wear bright orange and red tunics-- but as the largest and therefore the leader, Vogg’s is slightly more tailored. All three kobolds argue among each other, oftentimes insulting one another in Draconic or Yipyak. They have a fearful respect for Vorrow and seem relieved when adventurers are around—it gives Vorrow someone else to insult.
• Faltra
  • The operator of the Warukami arena, which was at the time being rented out to a traveling Exorcerer.