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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The port is small (similar to that of [[Lilo]] but the harbour can berth moderate sized ferries and merchant vessels. It's a common stopping-off point for vessels heading to and from the west coast of [[Thorast]]. | The port is small (similar to that of [[Lilo]]) but the harbour can berth moderate sized ferries and merchant vessels. It's a common stopping-off point for vessels heading to and from the west coast of [[Thorast]]. | ||
==Defences== | ==Defences== | ||
'''Ranst''' has no defences of its own | '''Ranst''' has no defences of its own except an informal [[Town Watch]] of about 20 men, paid for by the business that operate portside. As a port there are often sea-going vessels harboured that can take the townsfolk to safety if any significant threat arises and, of course, military assistance can be requested from [[Fort Aanvang]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:46, 1 November 2024
Location
Ranst is a port on the east coast of Aanvang Island.
Population
As of the year 343IC, Ranst has a stable population of about 800 people although various ships crews can easily push this over 1000 when the port is busy. Humans are the predominant race in Ranst with the bulk of the remainder being Dwarves.
Description
The port is small (similar to that of Lilo) but the harbour can berth moderate sized ferries and merchant vessels. It's a common stopping-off point for vessels heading to and from the west coast of Thorast.
Defences
Ranst has no defences of its own except an informal Town Watch of about 20 men, paid for by the business that operate portside. As a port there are often sea-going vessels harboured that can take the townsfolk to safety if any significant threat arises and, of course, military assistance can be requested from Fort Aanvang.
Inns and Taverns
Ranst has a fairly average number of inns and taverns for a town of its size.
Inns:
- The Old Wives' Tale
Taverns:
Notable Places
Notable People
- Jim Malone, owner and barman in residence of "Mojo's"
