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==Location== | ==Location== | ||
Hirschorn is a [[Population Centres|village]] located on the NW edge of Lake Veridian, and is about 8km north of [[Fort Viridian]]. Its location at the crossroads on the edge of the lake, coupled with its proximity to the fort, affords this village a good level of trade and protection. Travellers heading further into the mountains towards [[Hammer Hold]] or SE towards the southern coast of [[Thorast]] are well-advised to stop off here. | Hirschorn is a [[Population Centres|village]] located on the NW edge of [[Lake Veridian]], and is about 8km north of [[Fort Viridian]]. Its location at the crossroads on the edge of the lake, coupled with its proximity to the fort, affords this village a good level of trade and protection. Travellers heading further into the mountains towards [[Hammer Hold]] or SE towards the southern coast of [[Thorast]] are well-advised to stop off here. | ||
Revision as of 19:50, 10 August 2019
Location
Hirschorn is a village located on the NW edge of Lake Veridian, and is about 8km north of Fort Viridian. Its location at the crossroads on the edge of the lake, coupled with its proximity to the fort, affords this village a good level of trade and protection. Travellers heading further into the mountains towards Hammer Hold or SE towards the southern coast of Thorast are well-advised to stop off here.
Population
Hirschorn is on the verge of being considered a "town" based on its size and defences. The village has a resident population in excess of 700, mostly (65%) Dwarves but with a fair number of Humans (25%). Elves (5%), Tieflings (3%) and Gnomes (2%) make up the remainder of the populace.
Description
Defences
Hirschorn is, technically, the only village within the catchment area of Fort Viridian. However it has a wooden palisade wall and a permanent Town Watch of 30 men who are really only present to police the drinking establishments and to ensure that the visiting, off-duty, soldiers don't get out of hand,
Inns and Taverns
Due to the presence of the nearby fort, Hirschorn is well-served for places to eat and drink, having two inns and four taverns. Inns:
Taverns:
- Hillguard's Hammer
- The Broken Axe
- The Half-full Chalice
- The Meadhall
