Evenhelm

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Vutha Valignat: Evenhelm Evenhelm Fortress, Population 523

"The muddy road leads up toward a towering fortress that juts out above the swamp's canopy. Moss and other vines are growing on the stone walls. Each of the seven watchtowers on the perimeter of the fortress are displaying flags at half-mast. These flags depict a single Silver Scale. This massive structure is the only sign of civilization for miles, and it seems as though everything is contained within these sturdy walls. Several dragonborn officers stand guard at the southern gate."

Demographics
About 90% of this population is comprised of the dragonborn. Almost all of the dragonborn residents are members of the Silver Scale. The other residents, which are made up of a mixture of races, include elves, eladrin, dwarves, halflings, and humans. Many of these extras are merchants who gather imports from the resources that both Augusthaven and Spearsdale hold.

Leadership
The Silver Scale is the dominating governmental body in Evenhelm, and is lead by the Head Marshall, Jherbin. This green dragonborn holds the respect and adoration of the majority of the citizens of Evenhelm. However, he is growing old, and his mental faculties are beginning to wither. He was once a great warrior and general who had a pivotal part in the creation of Evenhelm. And although his mind is failing, he still possesses a wealth of historical information on the Silver Scale, the Severed, and the history of the dragonborn in Vutha Valignat. He possesses a rather gentle demeanor now, but he still considers himself more than capable in physical prowess.

Military
Evenhelm is a very militarized city, and many of its residents are actually part of the Silver Scale. Each resident of Evenhelm understands that war is just part of life, and a vast majority of them have at least trained to do battle. While Jherbin acts as the figurative head of the Silver Scale, Listar, the head of the militia, actively commands the Silver Scale as a militarized force that defends primarily against the Severed. She is very straightforward and is an exceptional tactician.

Economics
Evenhelm does not actually produce any agricultural exports, but instead provides military backup for any city-state or other neutral tribe for a price. As well as selling mercenaries to bordering civilizations, Evenhelm also provides protection and a safe haven for any travelers and mercenaries that need to move from Spearsdale to Augusthaven. Evenhelm sits in the only pass between the two cities. Otherwise, a traveler must take a much longer, more arduous pass northward around the Ragefrost mountainrange that rests between Spearsdale and Augusthaven.

The merchants residing in Evenhelm have a lot of magical wares, primarily wondrous items. Otherwise, the adventurers will have no problem finding any mundane wares. Rituals, their components, and scrolls are also all available in Evenhelm.

Southern Gate
Two dragonborn guards stand on the edges of the southern gate. There are also two watchtowers placed on the outer wall on each side of the gate, where a dragonborn also stands guard in each tower. Only these two guards have the ability to open up the gate, usually at the signal of the guards on the ground. The gate remains closed at all times and opens only for merchants and other friendly travelers who have written consent from trusted allies, usually from either Speardale or Augusthaven.

Dregg's Tavern
The southern tavern, owned by Dregg, a dwarf who actually helped in the original defense against the Severed, serves as the primary inn near the south gate. Many of the usual patrons of this tavern are part of the Silver Scale militia, and they come here to rest in between skirmishes and scouting missions. They generally know the history of Evenhelm, but most were born after Evenhelm was built – 50 years ago (SH 1260).

Fire Smithy
The fire smithy in Evenhelm creates many mundane weapons and armor. However, some magical weapons and armor are available here, nothing too powerful, however. The smithy, Spirokos, prefers to use his innate dragon ability to infuse the power of fire into his weapons, but he is willing to do other magical weapons as well.

Silver Scale Barracks
These barracks house many of the Silver Scale dragonborn and also serves as the headquarters of the militia. Here, the warriors both sleep and plan out their next skirmish against the Severed. A few dragonborn warriors can be found here at any time. And usually during the day, Listar, the head of the militia, can be found here.

Hazrun's Bazaar
Originally owned by a man named Hazrun, he was killed by a group of adventurers after being found out as a traitor in the employ of Verilis. It is now owned by the adventuring party of the Swamp of Vutha Valignat adventure arc.

The Acidic Ale
The Acidic Ale is the second bar in the fortress that lies near the north gate. Many of its patrons, besides residents of Evenhelm, are travelers heading south from Spearsdale. This tavern is most well known for their famous “Acidic Ale” which is supposedly brewed with the acid from a black dragon. Legends abound within this tavern about a black dragon that secretly dwells deep within Vutha Valignat. They say that he was the one who formed the Severed, and commanded them to paint themselves midnight black in his image.

Acidic Ale Tournament: This tournament started within the first year that the tavern opened. The tournament takes place on the first day of each month, and every time over six dozen dragonborn drinkers attend the tournament. The tournament is divided into groups of five, and each winner of the group progresses towards the next stage until there are only five players left. There is a quick break between each game. The rules are simple, the last player to either quit, pass out or vomit wins the game.

Anybody can participate in this tournament, and many non-dragonborn participants have won the tournament. However, players are warned that the Acidic Ale is not for the faint of heart. The natural acid found within the toxic ale weakens those who are not used to it. It gives most people an unbearable heartburn. A few unfortunate patrons are said to have died during the tournament.

Temple of Bahamut
This temple serves as a worship center for nearly all of the residents of Evenhelm, and especially every single member of the Silver Scale – who all pay homage to Bahamut. This wide hall depicts images of Bahamut in paintings on the walls, statues, and a massive depiction of the dragon god in a mosaic on the ceiling. There are also several smaller alters that are for worshiping other gods such as Avandra, Kord, Erathis, Moradin, and Pelor.

Hall of the Silver Scale
This massive structure rests in the center of the fortress of Evenhelm and lies within an inner wall that encircles the entire building. A massive statue of Bahamut rests atop the structure. Within these stone walls, a large hall stretches out toward a throne where a large, old dragonborn with one arm sits, holding a scepter.

Northern Gate
The northern gate looks much like the southern gate and also has two ground guards as well as two guards stationed at the dual watchtowers. The Black Road continues northward from here and leads through the rest of Vutha Valignat and eventually to Spearsdale.

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Vutha Valignat: Evenhelm