Quill Cadieux and Barony of Os
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Quill Cadieux was Born on 1/15/992 village of Yell in Wendarian foothills northeast of Glenmoorloch within the Principalities of Glantri. To Emilia, his Caurenzan mother that he never knew her as she died in childbirth and to Quentin, his Averoignian/Kaelic father.
Quentin, was a strict Blacksmith as he blamed Quill for Emilia death. He made him learn to read, write and math to help in with engraving. Quill had no interest with metal and he had the marks to prove it. On 4.999, Orcs attack on this small village at night. Quill's Father made him hide in the field under some dirt and told him not to say anything. He went to say something and was slapped. Quentin repeated don't make a sound. He went off with the other men. What he saw and heard that night was the flaying of humans by the Orcs and other things that are best not said. He never made a sound.
Once troops from Glenmoorloch made it to the village. He along with a few other survivors were sent off to relatives. He was sent to to live with his aunt Grizelda(his father's sister) and uncle (Hume) near Tavish. His aunt's family were farmers . He was given a spot on the floor in a rundown shack with a her 11 other children. He was quiet, withdrawn and always looking out the window for Orcs.
His aunt tried talking to him and he opened up a bit. Then he started telling her what happened only to be told to shut his mouth, never to talk about it again and forget about it. Quill just stood there and realized he is surrounded by fools.
Then Quill became lost in a forest looking for berries, at the age of 8, a Shepherdess of Rad, found him, return Quill home, even allowed him get some berries. After testing him, She taught him some basics of magic. The Shepherdess gave him a small box and wrote a letter to the Great School of Magic. After speaking with his Aunt, Grizelda was bit mad at him for wanting to leaving but the Shepherdess gave her some coins then the aunt allowed him to go off to the school. Thinking back on it the Shepherdess never gave him her name, her mission had to have been important, he does remember her being tall with curly raven hair.
Quill arrived at the Glantri Great School of Magic. He got to meet so many people his mind was spinning. The Box had a rare component worth over thousand gold and was told it will pay for his first year of schooling. He studied hard with the hopes of improving himself.
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--Quill the early years. A wooden sword looked cool at the time--
At the age of 13, he return to his aunt's home and meets Hilda (age 7) his visiting Klantyre cousin. When he goes for some herbs, Hilda secrelty follows him into the woods. She is attacked by some Goblins and Quill runs to her aid but is beaten down. Thankfully, Rea Crowe, a powerful spirit bound to this area, defeats the goblins and shows him where a few potion are hidden. Rea Crowe, tells both of them to get stronger then guides them out of the woods. Aunt is upset at Quill for letting Hilda tag along and the Uncle gets his belt out. He stares at Hume with his cold dead eyes and points at him. The Uncle fearing he will cast a spell drops the belt. Quill throws some golden coins (from the goblins) to his Aunt, hands a small gem to Hilda, and tells Hilda he is sorry then casts a modified mount spell --Summons a owlbear and rides off to Glantri.
He joins the Circle of Necromancy upon his return. Sponsored by Angus McGregor a fellow student he meet in the Necromancy seminar. He will learn a rare ritual to animate dead animals and life gets easier. He creates his first bone dog: Os: means Bones . Quill learns collecting herbs and killing minor monster is way easier with undead minions. Os is destroyed a year later by a Bugbear and Quill now has a Bugbear throw rug.
He starts writing Hilda some letters and sending small gifts to her and will always remember almost getting her killed. With some undead pets he explores an almost abandoned dungeon and defeats the traps within. He finds a Tomb of Rad hidden within the dungeon and drops it at a local Temple of Rad. The Shepherd was excite and offered a reward. Quill declined the offer and told him a tall Shepherdess with curly raven hair put on the path of magic; that is enough of a payment for him.
Quill makes a friend while adventurering in 1009 AC. Leah Sylhorn, an chaotic elf: 6E, lives the life of an adventurer and Healer. He rescued Leah and some elven children from a cave of Kobolds. He was researching for a rare component in an animate ritual (for creating an Undead Stirge) and stumbled upon the group. He freed them, fought Yriig, a 6th-level orc witch doctor (6th-/3rd-level priest/wizard), and guided the elves back to Erewan. Leah gave Quill a kiss as an award for getting everyone home and stops by every once in a while when she is in Glantri.
Quill took the Graduating test on 1011 AC. He passed the gradution test. His score is still being debated as he created a spell that summoned Rea Crowe. She was able to take control of the golem and together the test was easy. Quill's spell made Rea Crowe into a free roaming spirit giving her more freedom.. Quill was allowed to keep the Golem.
Goes to Island of Dread after test to find some amazing dinosaur bones. Quill meets the Venomous Artist (Went by the name Asp when they meet), a human??, Painter that creates master pieces "Art". Skilled assassin and artist. A roc catches Quill and drops him into the Roc's nest with "Asp". After escaping the pair make it back to the port. He gives Quill a few pointers on poisons, art, and how to get rid of bodies. He advances to 3rd level circle upon return from the Island of Dread. He gets hired on part time at Necromancer Shop: Emporium de la Mort in the business the district in 1012 AC (While still attending a class or two at the Great School of Magic)
Hilda family has arranged her marriage however must live in Glantri and learn etiquette at a boarding school until then, Hilda arrives at school at the age 16 (1014 AC). She is able to come to see Quill. She loves the City and wants him to show her everything on her her "meditation" day. Muhazzim Afzal comes to visit her and meets Quill for the first time. While eatting at an expensive restantant Muhazzim Afzal says Hilda was desert cactus that will become a beautiful flower waiting for him to pluck her. Quill upset, goes to stand up but is held with hold person then Muhazzim Afzal looks him all over. "Not bad, not bad, you need to find a way to let out those emotions or you will be killed and then Hilda would be sad, " Muhazzim Afzal touchs Hilda's shoulder while speaking to Quill. Muhazzim released him, motions to the table, and everyone continues their dinner then he kisses Hilda hand then departed.
Shortly after hired at the shop he got in a dustup with Boris was actually because he was acquaintances with Angus and had little to do with the price of undead. Quill defends Angus...making him an enemy of House Igorov and a potential friend of House Crownguard.. Quill assisted defeating a Roper in a city using the shops undead minions in 1015 AC and was given praise from the Council along with a medal . However, Boris is there and pays Quill no attention. Snubbing him; however, Leah Sylhorn and Hilda celebrated with him and partied all night long.
Muhazzim Afzal visits Hilda and Quill again in 1016 AC in Glantri. While shopping Muhazzim Afzal makes a sly comment to Quill about Hilda will become a obedient wife in time. Quill is red with anger but doesn't act. Muhazzim Afzal laughs and tells him, "You are learning my boy. Even in the face of a sand storm you must remain calm and..." Before Muhazzim was able to finish, Quill tackled an thug with a dagger to the ground and unleashed all the rage built up in him. Quill saw this rogue moving toward Hilda and acted. In truth, the assassin was hired to kill Muhazzim Afzal, the poor rogue wasn't ready for a crazy wizard to jump on him, and beat him unconsicous. Muhazzim Afzal picks up the dagger, looks at Quill and him a strange question, then takes the rogue away and deals with the assassin and his employer.
Muhazzim Afzal went to Glanrti Great Magic School and graduated at the age of 17 returning to Sind. He kept in connect with allies in Glantri as he built a small network of spies in the Sind region. He has crushed countless people to get to where he is . He scammed and cheated wealthy women out of their fortunes. He saw the beautiful Hilda, and was smitten, on a trip to Glantri and he bargains with the family for her hand in marriage. The family agrees that he can marry her on her 19th birthday in 1017AC, Muhazzim Afzal will be 49 and Quill will be 25.
Muhazzim Afzal with the help of some allies applies to become a Baron in Glantri 1016 AC. To distract Princess Carlotina Erewan and get the votes needed; Muhazzim Afzal arranges for the kidnapping and beating of Seashell Ambassador. He was lured out by somone offering thousand gold for a Seashell need for component in spell and 500 Gold bonus if delievered in under an hour. Seashell Ambassador was out the door in seconds running to the location and then he got grabbed. Princess Carlotina along wiith some adventurers are able to save the baddly beaten Seashell Ambassador.
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---After Bandaged: Seashell Ambassador---
Muhazzim Afzal made a few promises like getting "Peshmir" within 20 years and a secret side deal with Princess Dolores to assist her with taking care of Princess Carlotina Erewan. Muhazzim Afzal was able to recieve just enoguh votes to become a Baron. He names his Barony and begins constriction of is "Palace".
Muhazzim Afzal the wealthy Sindhian, and a fresh Baron settled for a spot in the mountains of Glantri. 1017 AC, the day after his wedding. Hilda is sad but happy Quill stayed to see how she was doing. Muhazzim Afzal , then attacked the nearby orc mountains to show off his power to his wife his power and get Quill to become his "Ally", He eve tells quill the barony of Os the strange question [What are bones called], but things didn’t go well for him. Muhazzim and his reminding 18 hired guards out of 60 ended surround by a group of orcs. His wife, Hilda was the price that the Orc Chief demanded for peace and much to the displeasure of his wife and her cousin, Quinn who both were dragged here to see the victory of Baron Afzal. The Baron looks at Hilda, then agrees accepting the terms if He would be let go unharmed.
As this is not Baron Muhazzim Afzal story. Not going to let his cousin be violated by Orc scum. Quinn Cadieux a necromancer and wielder of the darker arts, seized control of the Baron's remaining forces, burned up his remaining spells to animate dozens of orcs and soldiers. Then Quinn took care of business, savagely slaughtering the orc forces and taking the head of the Orc Chieftain. This earned him the respect of the troops he lead and a few on the Council once the story reachs Glanrti .
Baron Afzal disappeared along with his treasury a few days later. In truth, Quinn, murdered the Baron, after Afzal told Hilda it was her time again but she resisted and got slapped. Quill bursts into the room and a casts hold spell on Baron Afzal . Hilda runs out and a guard takes her away. Quill with his own bare hands, chokes the life out the b@stard's body, stranglely a twisted smile is on Afzal face and mutters as he dies , "Well, done my boy". Quill had his undead loot the treasury and dissolved the Baron's body with black puddling.
After almost losing his cousin, he starts raids in to the Orc mountains nearby ever few months. Quinn has destroyed multiple orcs, freeing slaves and sends undead spies into the enemy camps to spread havoc. Quill and Hilda prepare to move out of the Palace of Afzal
Quill is summoned to the Council where he is told Afzal named him as his heirl!! Quill and Hilda are both shocked at this turn of events and In 10.1.1017, Quill becomes the the Baron of Os and names his "Palace": the Sanctuaire de Crânes). In the Sanctuaire de Crânes(Muhazzim Afzal 's Stone Castle in the mountains was only 60% complete at the time of his death) Quill will be said to have collected the skulls of 900+ orcs and built Throne out of them. Quinn asks Hilda to stay with him and help him manage the Palace. She agrees
Map of Baron of OS
Quill loves creating different types of undead of exotic animals and people in his free time and has a very nice collection in his mountain retreat even takes select people on personal guided tours. It took him some time to move his collection from Glantri to the Fortess. He once gave a personal tour to Angus McGregor while still in Glantri, Angus seems to like Quinn's tastes, even asked to buy two regenerating skeletal wolves but Quinn refused and instead gave Angus four regenerating skeletal wolves (Angus evil grin said it all). Quinn is always buying bones of creatures and monsters. Even has a wagon pulled by a skeletal triceratops, grabs attention every time he or his cousin visit town.
He assists Angus McGregor on a few minor matters and continues his research and campaign against the Orcs. Hilda tells him, in secret, that she has become a cleric of Nyx, she wants to be helpful and wants to grow stronger. He tells her that he will support her choice no what what. Quill's undead begin mining operation in the mountains providing wealth and resources for his Barony also build a city under the Sanctuaire de Crânes. Leah Sylhorn visits and makes it into a three day party: Quill, Hilda, the Guards , even a Rea Crowe (She possesses a few people throughout the party) and Leah were partied out when she left.
Using the former Muhazzim Afzal holdings and network Baron Quill Cadieux bought the Emporium de la Mort or Emporium of Death in Glanrti business district that Deals in Necromancy Arts that he once worked at. The Shop mostly sells Skeletons (hp 1d4+4 ) for 100 GP each and Zombies (hp 2d4+8) for 200 GP of Orcs and components needed in the Dark Arts. The Emporium sells Skeletal Dinosaur and Armored undead Elephant mounts on a limit base for 400 GP per HD. However, custom undead can be ordered; however, the cost is pricy and always require at least an expert or better quest (Will not sell Intelligent Undead).
--Crawling Claws become the Chihuahua of Pets for Noblity in 2021 AC--
The years between 10.1017 to 8.1020 are all about testing his new network, expanding Cadieux and building out the Sanctuaire de Crânes. Quill will foil 6 raids trying to come through his the region and even saves a scout party of Rudrakshain (trying to find a short cut through the mountains) Baron Cadieux meets Hara Rudrakshain (Maharajah) in Jalbad. Hara Rudrakshain of Peshmir thanks him for returning his people to him. Quill starts to question if he went too far in killing Muhazzim Afzal and builds a small garden in the Sanctuaire de Crânes with rare Cacti then names in the Muhazzim Afzal Desert Garden. Hilda visits the garden once per week.
In 6.1018, at the request of Hilda, Quill buys a whole box of seashells from Seashell Ambassador for 1500 GP. The purchase is done by Hilda with Princess Carlotina Erewan overseeing the transaction. Seashell Ambassador has tears of happiness and just keeps thanking everyone.
10.1019, Quill hires the Asp to paint a master piece of Quill. SeaShells, Skull dust, Quill's blood and some rare herbs are used. Asp tells the Baron to be careful with painting and bids him good luck. Quill places the painting in Hilda's bedchambers inside the Sanctuaire de Crânes Tower.
Quinn dies in the year 9.1020 when he and Hilda were ambushed by Orcs going from the Fort Sablestone to the Barony. A legion of orcs attack, He fought fearlessly against so many, so Hilda could get away. This lead to Quinn getting be shot in the knee with arrows, stabbed in the back, sliced, cursed, poisoned, and finally burned at the stake. Unfortunately, for these Orcs after witnessing his father death, Quill had prepared for his possible death and using a wish from a ring of wishes. He returned to life in a few hours. He was revived at full strength, Quinn butchered and impaled numerous orcs, again he died and returned, turning almost a whole clan into nothing more then bloodstains on the mountain side. He looked at the few remaining orcs and an vile thought came into his mind. After casting a few powerful spells, Quill lets them go with a few undead birds observing from afar.
Mean while, at the same time a pack of werehyaena save Hilda from the Orcs assassination attempt. However, the werehyaena must infect her to save her life; Hilda is reborn under a full moon. When, Quill finally returns to her side at dawn, she welcomes him home, and tells him the werehyaena saved her but she was turned into one. As long as she is fine, Quinn Cadieux, is fine with whatever form she chooses to be. He tells her and her new "friends" to prepare for a battle. Hilda asks to where and Quill explains the Orcs are moving toward Jalbad and he say, "It is time for Our Rise and Their Fall!!!"
A few days later, a large warband of Orcs surrounded Jalbad. A few orc thieves, grabbed and dragged youngest son (baby) of Hara Rudrakshain. A Large Orc took out his axe and went to cut Hara Rudrakshain's youngest son in two. Ash fell against the babies face, as Quinn disintegrated the orc then cast wall of fire while Hilda and her "friends" protect the baby. Then Orcs ran at Quinn, Hilda and the baby however his phantom soldiers along with himaya, rishiya, and jadugerya from Jalbad clashed in an epic battle.
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He captured the last Orc for all the see and asked him who hired you. The Orc was silent until he cast a agony spell on him then he said Kadesh hired his clan (modify memory spell). He cursed the Hara Rudrakshain name and to Quill's surprise Hilda with a fire in her eyes delivers the killing blow to the Orc.
After, hearing the testimony, Hara Rudrakshain gifts Baron Quill Cadieux some land and gives Glantri a hold in Peshmir (In the Orc infested mountains. A win win for Hara Rudrakshain.) The Princes are extremely pleased and Quill sends Angus McGregor a chest with a rare Orc treasure: bone ring+1 (+3 vs Liches and gives the holder immunity to a Lich's touch & aura). . His first act is to make it illegal to kill lycanthropes and intelligent undead in his Barony except in the case of self defense.
The hyaena in Hilda, has sparked a flame in her. She feels alive for the first time in her life. However, as an undead Baron Quill Cadieux, doesn't need food, doesn't need drink, doesn't need sleep but is driven by a his dark desires. Now, his unholy mind thinks of ways to protect Hilda, Expanding Barony of OS along with Glantri, Building Undead in his Sanctuaire de Crânes and safe guarding his Painting.
In 10.1020 meets Tresh Barukta fighting a few Hill Giants near Os. Quill helps the Tresh beat the Hill Giants, Tresh Barukta asks the Baron for help and he agrees to assist the Earth Elementalist in his vengeance on the Hill giants. Tresh is please to have an ally and tells Quill he had asked Muhazzim Afzal; however, he refused and throw him out of the "palace".
A week later, dozens of skeleton came up missing and a Lightning Zombie said he saw a Golem protecting an unearthed tomb that skeleton workers found, but ran when the golem destroyed the skeletons. It took 3 death, which annoyed Quill and worried Hilda but he and Rea overcame the strange golem unlocking the even stranger tomb.
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In 12.2020, Quill creates his first Death Warlock [Ad&d The Apocalypse Stone: Wizard-Death Knight] her name is Clair. She was a wizard that worked at mint in Glantri. Her best friend and her husband killed her because she caught them in bed playing tickle me Elmo. Now, she serves Quill by recharging his crowns and plotting against her husband and best friend [both now married to each other]!!
Kadesh hires a large company of young mercenaries to march in 6.1021 to take out the Barony of OS after hearing the false claims made by the Orcs. Kadesh suspects the Glantri Noble of staging the events and the idea of undead being so close is troubling. Lord Cadieux detects the army and Kadesh losses contact with the group.
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He will send off some Orbs that recorded the battle to the most populated cities around Mystara and to Glantri as Warning not to mess with the Barony of Cadieux, The Principalities of Glantri and Our Allies.
After watching the recording The Council award Baron Quill Cadieux 2.1021 with a medal and a few Nobles secretly want to discuss the weapon Quill used. Some representatives from Kadesh and a few rival factions in the region (No one from Peshmir) come in 4.1021 to settle any disagreements. After some arguments, drinks are served and only the Baron remains.
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--Count Quill Cadieux.--
Lich using illusions.
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--Example of cave homes in Os--
Baron Quill Cadieux
Lich
Armor Class: 0
Hit Dice: 25th level Wizard [4th level Circle of Necromancy]
Hit Points: 40
Move: 90'(30')
Attacks: 1 touch or 1 spell
Damage: 1-10 + paralysis or by spell
No. Appearing: Unique
S 9 D 10 C 9 I 20 W 19 Cha 8 (12 with illusion up)
Save As: 25th level Wizard
Morale: 10 (Fearless when defending Hilda)
Languages: Thyatian (common), Elvish , Alphatian, Sindhi and Magic is used to speak in other Languages
Skills: Anatomy, Necrology, Netherworld Knowledge (limbo), Sorcerous Dueling, Alternative Magics, Healing, Trap Creation, Tactics Military (undead), Dirty Tactics, Alchemy, Ancient Blackmoor History, Undead Knowledge, and Spellcraft.
Treasure Type: His personal wealth [in 1020 AC]
10 Crowns [Enchanted]
19,990 Crowns [uncharged]
102 Gems [200 to 800 GP each]
39 Pieces of Art/Jewelry [1100 to 1600 gp each]
405+ Books [40 to 400 GP per each]
Crystal Ball, Bag of holding, Ring of Wishes [2 left], Magical Mug (allows undead to drink even spirits), and Cube: Hologram Projector (Ancient Tech: Cannot be dispelled)
Painting in Hilda's Room [When Hilda Sleeps she will not age when near painting | humans sleep up 26 years in their lifetime | add +26 years about to Hilda's lifespan]
Elixir of Health for Hilda if needed
Vault of unknown Blackmoor Technology
A treasure map leading to a treasure horde [Deep in a dungeon with deadly traps and monsters: There is chest and when the adventurers open it up (a magic mouth) says, "Thank you, Adventurers!! But Your treasure is in another dungeon."
Alignment: Lawful
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--"Baron" Quill Cadieux--
Of course, needs that magical mug to taste the sweet nectar of beer.
The very sight of a lich causes fear in all characters below 5th level (no saving throw). Its merest touch causes 1-10 points of damage, and can paralyze any creature for 1-100 days (though a saving throw applies, and the paralysis is magically dispel able).
Outside of its lair, a lich always carries 2-5 powerful magic items to be used in case of trouble. You should choose these, not randomly determine them. Within its lair, a lich has 4-32 additional temporary magic items or Ancient Blackmoor technology.
Liches are undead, and can be Turned (but not destroyed) by clerics. They are immune to charm, sleep, feeblemind, polymorph, cold, lightning, and death spells, and can only be harmed by magical weapons. They are also immune to the effects of all spells of less than 4th level.
The magic-user lich normally has multiple spells with permanency cast on the spells. Keeps his spellbook in the (Tower) Sanctuaire de Crânes. Ruling over the Barony of Os and expanding His undead citizens
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Starting 1.2021 and beyond
46 weeks or 322 days (for creating undead) = 193 are successful per year
19 Greater Undead [up to Quills level 9 +9 = 18 or two death knights use of art] 0r 38 Greater Undead
174 Lesser Undead [up to Quills level 2x 10 = 20 or Ten Lightning Zombies] 0r 1740 Lesser Undead
12.1020 AC population of Os
Quill will use 10% of Art to make Major Undead and 90% to make lesser undead like Lightning Zombies.
All Major Undead will be 90% Death Knights, 9% Vassal Lich's [Not the Art/just magic], and 1% Other
48 Death Knight: 2 cleric, 2 mage, 4 rogue, or 40 fighter: The Apocalypse Stone:Death Knight variations (AD&D)
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1d20+ 47 undead followers arrive every month* from Monster Manual- Chapter 4: Undead by Robin Death Knight (Corpus maledictus Devotio) Page: 1275 to 1280
--Base 1d20 then +1 per extra death knight per month---
6 Vassal liches "Quill's Assistance(s)": Van Richten's Guide to the Lich (AD&D, Ravenloft: Some modification need made for BECMI)
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Skeletal Triceratops Mount
1114 *lesser undead: skeletons, zombies, ghouls, ghasts, wights, and other low-intelligence undead.
Lesser undead will be 90% Lightning Zombies, 8% other and 2% Flameskull
2818 Lightning Zombies (1-2 HD)
120 crawling hands
80 undead mounts
36 Regenerating skeleton wolf
64 Flameskulls
960 Skeletal Servants
640 Skull Watch: Multiple Skulls placed throughout Os.
393 Living in mountain region [Incudes Hilda and 24 werehyenas]
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Edit and Update:
I repurposed Zolurket Mines for Sanctuaire de Crânes and Barony of Os.
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Sanctuaire de Crânes and Barony of Os
Sanctuaire de Crânes [The Black Castle]
Zolurket Mines | The City Of Os
1.The Grand Transept | The City of Os
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--Example of cave homes in The City of Os--
2. The Upper Armories | The Upper Os: Wealthier Homes
3. The Stockades: Prison area.
4. The Treasury | Accounting and Tax Hall: Taxes, coins and records.
5. Hall of Ghosts: Ghost, spirits, shadows and similar undead.
6. The Fivefold Crossing | Crossroads: Merchants, Trade and Businesses
7. The Lower Armories | The Lower Os: The Vaults/Tombs of the sleeping undea.
8 The Meat Market | Orc Meat for Sale
9. The Fungal Wastes | The Fungal Garden
10. The Forges | The Forge
11. The Deep Mines: minor deposits of ore in this area.
12. The Hallows: A honeycomb of tunnels web their way around along and below the Sanctuaire de Crânes.
13. The Deadwalk Vault | Blackmoor Vault
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