Ash-Melin is a small city in the country of Leonay. More information can be found below.

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Ash-Melin

Capital city of the Melin Province in the nation of Leonay

Ash-Melin (Large town): Conventional; AL LN and LG; 3,000 gp limit; Assets 363,000 gp; Population 2,420; Mixed (human 93%, dwarf 2%, elf 1%, half-elf 1%, half-orc 1%, gnome 1%, halfling 1%).

Authority Figures:

Danier Bloodstone, Duke of Ash-Melin, male human Fighter6/Ranger5, LG; Danier Bloodstone is an impressively built man who commands attention wherever he goes. He generally wears a magical suit of studded leather, an eyepatch over his left eye, and carries an impressive two-handed sword. He usually is dirty from a trek into the nearby swamp.

Danier is a no-nonsense type of guy. He would rather be in the swamp fighting the encroachment of Lifeswallower than in his castle speaking to diplomats and fops. He is a just ruler but he spends too much of his time in the swamp.

Danier often leaves the city for extended forays. While he is gone, he leaves Cota (see #22) in charge of the city. (#18)

Major Products:

fish, herbs, peat.

Armed Forces:

A small force of approximately 40 city guard, lead by Cota Devin, female human Fighter6/Hand of Keledran 3, LN. (#22)

Notable Mages:

Albaran Delomme, female human Necromancer9, NE; Albaran quietly lives in the east end of the city. She is a very private person who doesn’t like people butting into her business. She minds her own business and doesn’t cause trouble. She travels into the swamp to gather components and perform her experiments in private, but she may be up to something. (#23)

Selan Brightfinger, male elf (high) Invoker8, CG; Selan is a former adventurer that settled down in Ash-Melin. He hires himself as a mercenary and often does work for the city. (#16)

Linus Helmsly, male human Wizard7, N; Linus Helmsly is a sage specializing in arcana, monsters, and the planes. He owns and runs “Arcana”(#17).

Notable Churches:

The Great Beacon of Rendolar is a popular church that supports an order of undead hunters called the Deadbane Hunters (#1).

Deadbane Hollis Fredrick, male Cleric9 (Rendolar), LG; An old adventurer that sponsors undead slaying expeditions, Hollis is a tireless enemy of all undead.

The Church of St. Antheum is a small church of Arthom, its popularity is currently at an all-time low with the more powerful clerics or Rendolar taking the forefront in Ash-Melin. (#2)

Father Erol Darmarus, male Cleric6 (Arthom), LG; is the ranking cleric in St. Antheum. He is a hard-working priest that is looking to move his way up to one of the larger churches in one of the major cities.

The Stormwatch of Fiolonna is a small chapel with a tower extending from the roof, which acts as a lighthouse. Also in the tower is a gong that is struck whenever there is a storm on the horizon. (#4)

Sister Margaret, female Cleric3 (Fiolonna), N; started this small chapel. She has a modest congregation, but her chapel is frequented by most of the sailors while they are in port.

There is also a small Shrine to Lagmar in the east end of the city. Upkeep is performed by Calvin Long, male Ranger4, LE (#3)

Notable Criminal Organizations:

Although crime can be a problem, there are no permanent criminal organizations based in Ash-Melin.

Governmental Buildings

City Garrison: The city garrison is the headquarters of the city guard. (#20)

City Stables: The city stables house horses for the reasonable price of 5 sp/day. (#19)  

Graystone Manor: Graystone manor is a city owned house that is the residence of the Duke of Ash-Melin. It is also used as a storehouse for government documents. (#18)

Shops & Services

Mathew Gentry Metal Works: Mathew Gentry, male Commoner1/Expert7, N; Mathew, a skilled smith, makes weapons, armor, and gear. It is sometimes possible to buy masterwork weapons at the Metal Works. (#13)

City Arms: Calvin Long (see above); makes low quality weapons at discount prices. He also makes bows and arrows of average quality. (#7)

Swamp Traveler Supplies: Ferril Winterbottom, male gnome Commoner5, CN; makes and sells quality gear aimed at the swamp-delver. (#14)

Valerie’s Equipment Shop: Valerie Helling, female half-elf Commoner1, CG; runs this general store which sells standard gear as well as some curiosities. (#15)

Arcana: Linus Helmsly (see above); sells spell components, alchemical concoctions, and information. (#17)

Cartographer: Andrew Dunn, male human Expert12, LE; works as a cartographer, as well as a sage specializing in maps, history, swamplore, the races. (#6)

Inns & Taverns

Ash-Melin Boarding House: A very large home specializing in long-term rental. Run by Helena Fargo. (#8: Average/Inexpensive)

The Rusty Anchor: The Rusty Anchor caters to sailors on shore leave. It can be rough and tumble in the evenings. (#9: Meager/Inexpensive)

The Man O’ War: A small inn and tavern, the Man O’ War is often used as a meeting place for business. Security and discretion is very important to the proprietors. There are always at least 4 5^th level warriors on duty to keep the peace. (#10: Fine/Expensive)

The Zombie’s Tongue: The Zombie’s Tongue is frequented by frugal sailors that don’t want to pay the prices of the Rusty Anchor or just want to brawl. The guard leaves the Zombie’s Tongue to its own devices because it is in the abandoned section of the city. (#11: Poor/Cheap)

Starboard Lights:  Exquisite waterfront inn & tavern owned by Blake and Kelly Rice male/female human wereshark Warrior6, LE. (#5: Excellent/Expensive)

The Good Luck Inn: A decent inn & tavern known for its tendency to burn down. (#12: Average/Moderate)

Geography

The Swamp: The Ash Swamp is a large swamp that extends from the eastern edge of Ash-Melin to Lifeswallower. People point to the fact that the swamp is growing and that undead sometimes attack from the swamp as proof that there is a malign intelligence controlling the evil in Lifeswallower. (A)

Description

Muggy in the summer, damp in the winter, and full of insects year round, Ash-Melin is shrinking rapidly. The swamp is steadily encroaching on the eastern portion of the city. The only thing keeping Ash-Melin from sinking into obscurity is the trade that runs through the port.

Trade from Katay saves a week by traveling by ship to Ash-Melin, not to mention the lessened chance of banditry/monster attacks. Any other trade from the south finds Ash-Melin as a receptive gateway to the lucrative markets of Leonay.