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Hearth-Rise

15 Miles East of Kreevs

Moving East toward the mountains, the terrain begins to rise. Hearth-Rise is built upon a natural limestone terrace that provides a clear view of the Southern Wall to the North and the gathering clouds of the mountains to the East.

Hearth-Rise is known for its beautiful white limestone architecture and its "Great Signal Hearth"—a massive beacon used to relay messages from the mountain foothills back to Fort Aedan. The village feels much safer than Kreevs or Silkmire, as the elevation makes it difficult for predators or raiders to approach unseen.

Race Position (Communities): Completely Intermixed

Race Position (Segregation): Common Districts

Race Position (Rights): Primary races dominant

Race(s) (Primary): Human, High Elf, Hill Dwarf

Race(s) (Secondary): Rock Gnome, Aasimar (Lineage of Clan Helia), Half-Elf

Languages: Common, Elvish, Dwarvish

Literacy: Moderate (Benefit of being a primary waypoint for mountain trade)

Technology Level: High Fantasy Medieval

Industries \ Trades: Goat and Sheep Herding; Limestone Quarrying; Fine Wool Weaving; Signal Tower Maintenance

Arms \ Equipment: Slings, Spears, Studded Leather

Government System: Autocratic Feudalism (Under Lord Aedan)

Ruler(s): Reeve Marak (Appointed by Lord Aedan)

Came to power by: Appointed by Lord Aedan for military service

Social Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Civilization Archetype: Hill-Country Pastoral Village

Settlement Type(s): Village

Settlement Population: 550

Cultural Archetype: Stoic, hospitable, and traditional

Rebelliousness: Very Low

Brigandage: Low (Protected by the natural elevation and clear lines of sight)

The village was founded by Clan Helia outriders who chose to settle during the "Great Settling" of the Gap. While the Aasimar blood has thinned over the generations, the village maintains the "Helia Tradition" of the Noon-Day Prayer and the maintenance of the beacons. They act as the primary eyes for Duke Aedan on the eastern flank.

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