Ravelin

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Ravelin is a small town in the Elven Nations region, located a bit north/northwest of Ta'Vaalor.


Ravelin was originally the fortress only at the top of the bluff. It was built to keep an eye on traffic in the Mistydeep and exert Vaaloran control over it. Over the centuries, the local shops that serviced the fort became a small village and recreational area for Vaalorans to escape the Fortress in the summer and enjoy fresh air. The architecture is more relaxed and natural than that of the Fortress.

Shops & Stores

Natulcien's Healer Hall
This shop sells various herbs to heal major/minor injuries and major/minor scars.
The Furrier
This shop purchases items that were SKINned from slained creatures.
Kreldor's Locksmithy
This shop sells various lockpicks. In addition, boxes can be opened by Kreldor for a fee by putting your box on the counter and ringing the bell.
Ravelin Bank
This bank is a member of the United City-States; therefore, your promissory notes from Ta'Vaalor and/or Ta'Illistim will be accepted.
Lilly's Tavern
This tavern sells non-alcoholic and alcohol related drinks. In addition, the tavern provides four tables for adventurers.
Erulk's Fishing Gear
This shop sells various gear required for fishing.
Seregon's Leathers
Itarille Seregon sells various leather goods: weapon containers and armor.
Jidreal's General Shop
This shop sells items typically found at a general store.
This shop also sells one item not typically found in general stores: black crystals.

Non-Player Characters (NPCs)

"a hunched elderly elf"
Wizened and hunched with age, this elf nonetheless has a keen eye and steady hands. Dressed in a simple linen tunic partly covered by an old green cape, he wanders about aimlessly, as though looking for something long lost.
"a tall elven woman"
Tall and strongly built, Lilly moves with the grace and surety of one who has lived long and seen much. Her slender face, framed by tresses of golden blonde hair neatly tied back, is open and friendly, but her eyes miss nothing occurring within her domain.
"a sleek red squirrel"
You see a fairly typical red squirrel. It appears to be in good shape. It has nothing at this time.

History

Ravelin is a Vaalorian settlement that was established as a significant hamlet on Restday, the 5th day of Phoenatos, in the year 5107 (August 5th, 2007).

The Battle for Ravelin

The battle for Ravelin took approximately seventeen (17) days during Phoenatos, in the year 5107 (August 2008).

  • On Restday, the 5th day of Phoenatos, in the year 5107 (August 5th, 2007), Vaalorian scouts report an increase of Neartofar orc activity.
  • On Restday, the 12th day of Phoenatos, in the year 5107 (August 12th, 2007), reports from Vaalorian guards state that Ravelin was subjected to a probing attack by the Neartofar orcs.
  • On The Day of the Huntress, the 17th day of Phoenatos, in the year 5107 (August 17th, 2007), the Neartofar orcs successfully lay claim to Ravelin and begin to create defensive barricades, protected by a strong magic.
  • On The Day of the Huntress, the 17th day of Phoenatos, in the year 5107 (August 17th, 2007), war refugees from the Vaalorian countryside begin to poor into Ta'Vaalor due to the ongoing skirmishes and the occupying Neartofar forces inside of Ravelin.
  • On Leyan, the 22nd day of Phoenatos, in the year 5107 (August 22nd, 2008), Vaalorian mages, led by Lieutenant Atharin, with support from local adventurers, attacked the entrenched enemy forces and successfully removed the magic from the first barricade, allowing it to be razed. However, a second one at Wyvern Plaza denied further access to the liberating forces.
  • On The Day of the Huntress, the 24th day of Phoenatos, in the year 5107 (August 24th, 2007), Vaalorian mages, lead by Lieutenant Atharin, with support from, the Army, militias, and local adventurers, attacked the entrenched enemy forces and successfully removed the magic from the second barricade, allowing it to be razed.
  • On Feastday, the 25th day of Phoenatos, in the year 5107 (August 25th, 2007), the Vaalorian Army, led by Captain Frentilein, with assistance from Lieutenant Atharin, Lieutenant Thissa, and local adventurers, successfully liberated Ravelin from the occupying forces.

Map of Ravelin

Map of Ravelin

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