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{{Infobox location|title = {{PAGENAME}}|type = TOWN|location = Northern coast of Isonhound. East of the Snowy Northern Mountains and West of the Chilcrest Forest|Government = Triumvirate. One seat for the Order of the Watchful Eye and two that are democratically chosen by the townsfolk.|inhabiting Race = Dwarves: 58% | |||
Humans 22% | Humans 22% | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
In approximately 990BR, Gammelgard was founded on the remains of an abandoned fishing Hamlet the dwarves had discovered in their search for a new home after the Holy War. As the story goes, these original founding dwarves hailed from some | In approximately 990BR, Gammelgard was founded on the remains of an abandoned fishing Hamlet the dwarves had discovered in their search for a new home after the Holy War. As the story goes, these original founding dwarves hailed from some now lost dwarven stronghold that existed in the Snowy Northern mountains about two days travel east from the town. Why the dwarves could not or did not return to the mountain is unknown but the rumors abound. Some say the dwarves that remained behind were left unguarded and were slaughtered by monsters. When the dwarves returned, the stronghold was overrun and in ruins . Other stories say the dwarves who left to fight in the war had angered or dishonored Moradin somehow. They and all their descendants were banned from ever returning under the mountain. | ||
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==Notable Places (As of 825 PR)== | ==Notable Places (As of 825 PR)== | ||
=== ''' | === '''Cloister of the Order of the Watchful Eye''' === | ||
This collection of buildings surrounded by walls with high parapets overlooks the town of Gammelgard and the sea beyond. The cloister houses approximately 100 people that are exclusively dwarves. The occupants are a collection of Clerics, Paladins and Monks who follow and serve the causes of Moradin. Since the inception of firearms, Artificers have found a prominent role in the Order as well. Many of the best dwarven crafters of firearms, weapons and armor come to collaborate in the Cloister and sell their wares in the market of Gammelgard. | |||
Access to the cloister by anyone not of the Order is restricted to the largest building in the complex, The Great Hall, which is accessed directly from the main gate. Any attempts to enter the cloister through another location or to leave the Great Hall and enter the cloister will be met with swift and harsh resistance. | |||
Additionally, there are a cluster of smaller buildings that stand along with the Great Hall that serve as barracks, a barn, a small smithy and a kitchen to support any persons working for the Order. | |||
=== '''High Market Commons''' === | === '''High Market Commons''' === | ||
This area of the town is a collection of shops that sell all manner of wares. The shops surround a grassy, tree speckled commons that, once a month during the warmer seasons, hosts a large trade event known as Grand Market Day. Craftsmen and traders from all over the continent and sometimes from abroad will bring their wares to sell at this market. This market functions as an advantageous time for the local shops as well as the cloister to acquire sometimes hard to get items and materials. Though this event is only once a month, it is common for the shops to host a smaller Market Day once a week that, while a bit smaller, draws in craftsmen and traders from the wider region around Gammelgard and commonly becomes a popular social gathering for townspeople. | This area of the town is a collection of shops that sell all manner of wares. The shops surround a grassy, tree speckled commons that, once a month during the warmer seasons, hosts a large trade event known as Grand Market Day. Craftsmen and traders from all over the continent and sometimes from abroad will bring their wares to sell at this market. This market functions as an advantageous time for the local shops as well as the cloister to acquire sometimes hard to get items and materials. Though this event is only once a month, it is common for the shops to host a smaller Market Day once a week that, while a bit smaller, draws in craftsmen and traders from the wider region around Gammelgard and commonly becomes a popular social gathering for townspeople. | ||
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[[Category:Location]] | [[Category:Location]] | ||