Hirschorn
Location
Hirschorn is a village located a few hundred metres from the NW edge of Lake Viridian, 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 of 485 (at the last census), 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
Hirschorn is a small, but densely populated walled village with four gates. The village itself is about 200m west-east and 250m north-south. In addition the NE section of the village is further divided for the village's temple. Although about 20% of the village's residents live outside of the village walls (in the surrounding farmlands) the vast majority of the village live in apartments within the village itself. The village has no space for a market square, instead choosing to use the space in the temple area for large gatherings.
The village itself is situated about 400 metres from the edge of the lake; easily travelled paths lead down to the lakeside.
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
Notable Places
Hirschorn has a relatively large temple to the Twelve.
Notable People
Acknowledgements
The map for this village was randomly generated using the tools at https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator.
