Goldshore
| Race | Population |
|---|---|
| Total | ~23000 |
| Halfling | Dominant |
| Human | Dominant |
| Elven | Minority |
| Dwarven | Minority |
| Dragonborn | Enclave |
| Water Genasi | Enclave |
Dominant culture: Maritime
Patron deity: Aegir
The biggest city in the United Archipelago, located on the island of Kiniden. Named after the rich gold mine that lies at the river delta. Work is plentiful here, with both the Goldworks and the various shipyards hiring both skilled and unskilled hands. Besides precious metals, the main export from Goldshore is wool from its many sheep farms. It is not unusual for sheep to wander freely around the villages on the island.
The Goldworks
At the delta of a small river, this open-air mine is a rich source of gold and other precious materials. Here, gold nuggets and sapphires are picked out of the loose sand. Many tons of sand are dug up and sifted through before it is disposed of in great piles. The gold is refined on-site before it is carted under armed guard to the Flamehall of the Coinmakers to be struck into coinage for the League.
Security is very tight, with workers searched thoroughly before they leave the grounds. Armed sentries protect the offices, where the raw gold is stored.
Chloe Stagwell
(human, LN): Foreman at the Goldworks. Has a no-nonsense attitude to anything that can make a dent in her deliverables.
Flamehall of the Coinmakers
Holy place of Heimdall
Heavily guarded, this temple of the Flame Eternal is where most of the currency for the League is struck, both from gold gathered at the Goldworks and from other mines.
Independent prospectors can also sell their haul here, although the price is not as good as in other places.
Marina Middlegull
(human, LE, 47): Flamekeeper and master of the mint.
Prospector's Rest
Comfortable inn
Located at a crossroads, this tavern hosts many independent prospectors when they are not working the river paths not claimed by the Goldworks.
Robin Hardgale
(human, CN): Ex-prospector who settled down and bought an inn after finding an egg-sized sapphire.
Goldshore Magicademy
The Magicademy is an Archivist institute for higher learning in Goldshore. It only admitting those who have already completed several years of study at another Archive, and rarely has more than two dozen scholars working at any one time. The mages of the Magicademy regularly go on expeditions to places of magical interest, sometimes assisted by the Seaguard.
Miriam Starmantle
(human, TN, 61): Loremaster of Abelin College and lead researcher at the Magicademy. She is a very gifted wizard, and was one of the top contenders for Archmage. She has spent much of her career seeking the lost hat of Abelin Gemscribe.
Seaguard Hold
The headquarters of the Seaguard, the League's navy. This fortified harbor houses some of the largest and most advanced shipyards in the League. Usually, half a dozen warships are anchored here, but the Hold has facilities for many more.
The commander of the Seaguard is Admiral Constance Arbrintirel, who is highly respected among both the officers and the sailors. She is considered one of the best fencers in the Estian sea.
Some of the warships stationed here are the Swordforger, Crow, Defiant, Goldracer, as well as Myrmidon, the two-decker flagship of Admiral Constance.
Shipyard
The shipyards of Goldshore make both small island-hopping vessels as well as larger ships for trade. Their craft does not come cheap, but is of very high quality.
Master Oliver Oakweather
(halfling, LN): Expert shipbuilder. A fierce negotiator, but he and his crew will work night and day if they are paid well.
Other businesses
Peter Blueford
(human journeyman alchemist, NG): Sells various potions, mostly healing ones, in a small store in town.
Dael Foxlily
(halfling, LG): Runs a small rabbit farm. She sells delicious sausages and furs in a small stall at the town market.
- Pearl diver
- Jeweler, gnome