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Town of Thurles |
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The town of Thurles is held by count Aaron Haskin, a fifth level human warrior. He is the youngest count in the
duchy being only 20 years old. His father was killed recently defending the county from a river pirate raiding party.
Lady Beverly serves as hostess at the castle until her son finds a woman to marry. He is also the guardian
of his younger sisters, Alison who is 17 and Andrea who is 10. The count maintains a large force of men at arms.
There are 40 medium cavalry and 20 men-at-arms. Half of the cavalry are on patrol at any one time. The count is
considering increasing his forces as money permits. There are seven villages surrounding the town of Thurles.
1. Haskin Castle
This is the castle of count Haskin. The keep is second only to Duke Hollack's in size. It is rumored to have an
extensive dungeon underneath it.
1a. This is a new tower under construction. New walls to connect it are being built also.
2. Horse Breeder
Mortimer Abbot (human) raises the finest horses in the Duchy. Horses of all kinds can be bought here. He is best known
for his trained war horses. His breeding farm is at the village of Living Springs. His sister Victoria is the town's
physician.
3. Metal smith
Marsden Young (motul) makes all kinds of metal items. He is well know for the quality of his iron pots and pans.
4. Bottomless Mug Tavern
Grantley Ashton (goblin) is an average tavern. Most customers are commoners and guildsmen. It is
open for lunch and dinner. It closes early, around 10 pm every night.
5. Glassblower
Alfred Turner (human) is known for his fine leaded crystal. His work is very expensive.
6. Tobacconist
Phillip Boswell (goblin) carries all kinds of materials for smokers. He has one of the largest selections of
imported tobacco. He makes his own briar pipes.
7. Saddler
Muriel Longford (human) makes saddles and all kinds of tack for horses. She also repairs damaged tack. She recently made a
fine saddle for the count.
8. Sword smith
Roger Blair (Vartith) is best known for his katana. They are the sword used by the count's men. He will
make custom swords for those that want one. He also makes knives of all kinds.
9. Amber Inn
Adrian Wickwire (human) is a four star inn. Serves three meals a day, every day. Known for his extensive menu. He has
catered functions for the Lady Beverly.
10. Outfitter
Ian Reade (human) sells any item you can think of. Operates a trading wagon that visits all the villages around
Thurles.
11. Hide worker
Robert Bedwin (human) makes any and all kinds of items from leather. He makes excellent quality leather armors. It is
rumored that his personal armor is made of dragon hide.
12. Merchant
Samuel Cross (human) primarily deals in produce. He buys all the extra food crops raised in the county.
13. Woodcrafter
Amos Cocksedge (human) makes all kinds of wooden household items.
14. Carpenter
Edward Thistlewood (goblin) makes fine furniture. He can make simple to fancy depending on the price the
person wants to pay.
15. Weaver
Winthrop Baldwin (human) makes cotton, linen and wool cloth. Felix deals primarily in un-dyed cloth. He will dye cloth
if the price is right.
16. Clothier
Clifton Telford (human) makes sturdy work clothes of cotton and wool. His wife Janis is known for her work making gowns
for the Lady Beverly.
18. Sage
Bernhard Langhausen (goblin) is the local teacher. He travels all over the county teaching all who wish it to read
and write.
19. Harper
Dennis Garrick (human) is skilled with a various musical instruments. He is currently teaching the count's sisters to play
the piano.
20. Teamster
Thomas Crumpe (Vartith) owns and operates six wagons which carry goods for Samuel Cross. He also brings goods to
the other merchants from Waterdown when needed.
21. Physician
Victoria Abbot (human) she is very skilled at using herbs and potions to treat those who need her service. She is a low
level healer and hedge wizard but uses her spells as little as possible. Her brother Mortimer operates the
Horse Breeders.
22. Jeweler
Clayton Harris/human) is the newest guildsmen in the town of Thurles. He is here because of the gems stones being
found west of town. He is always interested in buying uncut gem stones.
23. Trapper
Sanakht (Legyre) hunts the county for rare furs and hides. He always has prepared hides for sell.
24. The Arrowhead Inn
Albert Longsford (human) operates this typical travelers inn. The accommodations are clean and well kept while the
meals are simple and filling.