The characters live in a small mining village in north eastern Valys called Kent’s Caves. The town derives it’s name from a series of iron rich mines in the foothills of the Gharatan mountains. Unfortunately, when the war ended so did the demand for steel.
The intervening years haven’t been kind to the town. More and more people have moved away, leaving a few hundred souls to eke out a living as farmers, trappers fishermen or woodcutters. The town is completely self-sufficient and almost never sees visitors.
The nearest town of any consequence is Canton Falls, nearly 200 miles away. It’s a two week journey through rough foothills, or three weeks if the travellers want to risk the plains. These plains are dangerous, because of the large Orokh tribes that roam them.
The Irelaine river runs down from the mountains just north of town, which provides the village with fresh water and an abunance of fish. It also serves as a means of transportation, and was used to ferry enchanted marble downriver to Canton Falls.
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People of Note
Daegel McBain- Daegal is a retired soldier who served during the final war with Olivantia. He grew up in Kent’s Quarry as the son of a farmer. Daegel returned to pick up the same trade, and still maintains a farm outside of town. He is also the town’s constable, and is responsible for dealing with criminals.
Rowan Gairden- Rowan is the best hunter in town. He’s been exploring the hills around town since he was a child, and knows the area better than most people twice his age. He’s never left the area and has no desire to see the world. He has surprisingly little tact and is blunt to the point of cruelty.
Feran McCoun- Feran is usually just called the Old Man. He’s lived in Kent’s Quarry longer than anyone else, and there is a great deal of speculation as to his true age. He did fight in the final war with Olivantia, earning himself a reputation as a powerful earth mage. Feran is a crotchety old man, but he does occasionally take on students.
Sylvia- Sylvia, or Syl for short, runs the local bar. Most people refer to it as Syl’s place. Syl is a good natured woman in her mid 30s. Her husband died during the war and she never remarried.
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Places of Interest
Syl’s Place- There is only one place people in Kent’s go to socialize- Syl’s Bar. Syl makes her own apple brandy and also brews a very fine beer. Her prices are reasonable, and she has three rooms in the event of guests who want to stay the night.
