Brindol
Location
Brindol is situated on the river Brind, just a shade over 10km from the west coast of Thorast, in the region known as the Kleinius Vale. This walled town has previously gone by the names of Brindford and Brindton before settling on it's current name in the year 310IC.
The name change was to celebrate the town's victory over "The Red Fist Army" which had plagued towns along the east coast of Thorast for over a year. The final showdown between the 33rd Imperial legion and this army took place just west of the town and is now known as "The Battle of the Brind".
Population
Brindol 'proper' has a population of just over 6000 citizens of various nationalities and races. As it is the first large town that visitors to Thorast from the western countries of the Empire reach, it is a "moderately" cosmopolitan settlement. By that it is meant that the "official" races of the Empire are welcome but others will be treated with suspicion until they have proved themselves trustworthy.
Numerous farmsteads surround the town, adding nearly 1000 extra people to the town's potential population.
The town does not have any Imperial army units stationed inside its borders. The nearest army garrison is a little over 20 kilometers to the north at "Fort Unstein". Instead the town relies on its "watch guard" which consists of around 200 men - most of whom are volunteers. The town of Brindol is proud of its watch members but still doesn't really provide them with sufficient funds to do more than patrol the town.
Description
Brindol is situated along the south bank of the River Brind, which is the source of most of it's freshwater as well as a fair decent trade of freshwater fish. The easiest access to the town is via either of the gatehouses on the north bank and crossing over the bridges, although there are a further four entrances. Each entrance has gate house that houses a couple of dozen of the town watch.
Inns and Taverns
Inns:
- Chatrius and Sons
- The Red Door
- The Crossroads
- The Majestic
- The Stone Wyvern
Taverns:
- The Best Tavern
- The Craven Raven
- The Hanging Tree
- The Marooned Schooner
- The Oyster
- The Thirsty Zombie
- The Wheelhouse
Notable places
Brindol, as far as Imperial towns goes, is unusually pious and within its walls are four significant shrines. These are dedicated to:
- Zeus
- Hades
- Athena
- Apollo
Brindol also has a cemetery within its town walls, although due to lack this is more of a crematorium. A further, larger graveyard is located due south outside town.
Lastly, Brindol has what it refers to as a 'School of Magic', called "The Academy for Gifted Youngsters". Whilst capable of training wizards it has nothing like the prestige of any of the colleges in Academia and is considered a 'budget option'.
