``It is a wise father that knows his own child. ''

- William Shakespeare 1564-1616

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Dalze: Capital City of Dalsundria 
Who rules: King Elgrel III (Hm, F11, LN with good tendencies) an average king but a brilliant tactician. King Elgrel is old and terminally ill, his son, Prince Valsil, will soon ascend to the throne. 
Who Really Rules: Prince Valsil already sees to most of the day-to-day ruler ship, though the King still enforces his will on major decisions. Valsil (Hm, F3 dualed to P9 of Berenash, NE) is as or more brilliant a tactician than his father, as well as being quite skilled at intrigue and a secret priest of Berenash. Many do not look forward to his coronation. 
Population: 7,500 swelling to almost 10,000 during peak summer months 
Major Products: Dalsun rum, lumber, and ships 
Armed Forces: 500 to 1,000 men will be stationed here at any given time. 300 citizens belong to a militia that patrols the surrounding country side (most of them are debtors working of debts). The watch is 250 strong, and is led by High ShieldMistress Devana Swifthand (Hf, P10 Cuvanill, LG) 

Notable Mages: 
Poppof (Hm, M5, NE) Foul tempered elderly man who secretly fancies himself a necromancer. Much ambition, little skill. 
Alcides Du Cargnian (Hm, Inv18, LN) One of the most feared and respected men in all of Dalsundria. Founder and leader of the Stormclaw mercenaries, he has recently won a seat on the council of lords. Some folk wonder if the crown might not soon rest upon the brow of this powerful and enigmatic man. 
Travis Triel (Hm, Ench7, NE) Close "friend" of Prince Valsil, He has his own plans for the throne, and has a semi-legitimate claim to the throne if Valsil should meet an unfortunate demise before producing an heir. 
Miles (Hm, Alchemist7, LG) a kindly middle aged man who owns and runs a small apothecaries shop. 

Temples: being one of Dalsundria's political and commercial hub, Dalze is home to many religions. 
Hall of the Trifold Blades: temple to Sunastion, presided over by High Blade Forester (Hm, P9, CG) Knight of the Watch. 
Citadel of the Shield: temple to Cuvanill, led by High Shieldmistress Devana Swifthand (Hf, P10 Cuvanill, LG) 
Cloister of Saint Marendar: Monastery of Matacha, lead by Brother Amos (Hm, Monk5, NG) 
House of the Weighty Coin: Temple to Seloku, maintained by the Overgold Lady Laurena Deville (Hf, P12, N) 
Glorious Hall of the Sun: Temple to Assuran, Maintained by Grand SunHawk Michael Shardikan (Hm, P10, LG) 
Shrines to: Nobanion, Coreenan, Dalstrom, Gintuse, and Lecknor. As well as secret shrines to Berenash and Noanna 

Adventurer's Quarters: 
The Silken Cloak Festhall: (fine/expensive) Favored by rich merchants and noble brats, the Silken Cloak specializes in the hosting of large parties and has many large banquet halls for rental. 
Brimm's Stories Are Told: (good/cheap) cozy little inn and tavern, ran by a good natured but absent minded innkeeper. The food and ale is excellent, though the rooms are a bit drafty. 
The Rusty Anchor: (moderate/moderate) quiet little dockside tavern frequented mostly by old men and retired sailors. 
The Burning Wizard: (mod/cheap) good tavern for the drink, but little else. Serves no food but keeps runners available. Has a strict no wizards policy, any mage who looks the part has been warned to stay away, that is unless he can back up a few threats. 
The Broken Mast: (poor/cheap) Average rowdy dockside tavern, please dump the unconscious bodies outside when ya leave 

Shops and Services: 
Knight's Envy: Blazoner; typical prices 60gp for modest enamel work, 100gp for sewn banner. Ran by a trio of old women, their work is extremely high quality. 
Bent Bows: Archery shop; prices 125% normal, discounts for bulk purchases. Ran by master Fletcher Samuel Townsend. 
Travis' Stables: Mounts and tack; you'll get exactly the kind of mount that proprietor Travis Sanders says you will, though he drives a hard bargain. 
Robert's Wheels 'a' Turnin: Wheels, wagons, and repairs; 150% normal prices, but the work is fast and sturdy, ran by proprietor Robert Urn. 
Lionstar Services: Packers; prices vary according to services ran by the Lionstar trading costar. 
Sorban's Fine Bound Pages: Books, paper, and inks; very expensive but a generally large inventory. Ran by Sorban, his three sons, and two apprentices. 
Ferril's Sundries and Trades: Swap shop (fence); moderate prices for moderate goods, though you can often find odd things here. Ran by Ferril, an oily slug of a man. 
Nitzer's Fine Ornaments: Jeweler and gem cutting; 125% base cost. Ran by the gnome Nitzer, an expert at identifying and appraising gems. 
Andorr's Mill: Mill; prices 75% normal. Fine woods and lumber. Ran by Andorr, a portly and affable man. 
Silver Hammer Smithy: Armor and weapons; 125% normal cost though extremely fine workmanship. The proprietor Tarron Silverhammer is a true master (he is also a priest of Balaxa), and has just constructed the first suit of plate mail to be manufactured in Dalsundria using an ancient and badly damaged suit as a guide. He is reluctant to share this creation with anyone, however, not wanting the knowledge to fall into the hands of the next king, Valsil. 
Dalmbar's Security: Locks and strongboxes: 150% normal cost for quality merchandise. Ran by the locksmith Dalmbar. 
Sam's Cupboard: Household provisions and "general" store; fair prices. Ran by San Sundern, an elderly gentlemen always looking for a way to branch out. 

Notable Characters: 
Laurana Aislic (1/2ef, Bard2, NG) known as the kings living lullaby, stays in Dalze for her love of the king. She holds no love for Valsil or Travis Triel. Her life would be in danger if Valsil new she was actually the daughter of King Elgrel's deceased first son Leoric. 
Rook (Hm, F9, CE) Valsil's "friend" and personal strong-arm, his talent with the claymore is infamous. 
Alagorn, Captain of the Watch (Hm, P5 of Sunastion, CG) Recent addition to the watch captains. A zealous and heroic man, hugely muscled and wise beyond his years. 
Mirentar Snee (1/2orc m, Th6, NE) Local fence, this human appearing 1/2 orc is in Valsil's pocket. 
Corrith the Skull Breaker (Hm, F7 18/95 str, NG) a giant of a man, and obviously of chirooknar descent. He is the owner and proprietor of the Broken Mast. One of the many citizens who dread the day Valsil comes to power. One of the few who might try to do something about it. 

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