The Western Brink

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 The Western Brink is the region that forms the westernmost edge of the Realm. The region is ruled
by the Barothy family, and protected by the Order from the threats of the Wild. The wooded slopes of
this territory are rich in minerals, and most people here are involved with the mining of these riches in
one way or another.


Nested at the base of the surrounding hills lies the town of Krumilov. The community is lead by the
Governor, who represents the Czar at this remote corner of the Realm. The governors primary role is
to oversee the mines that are dotted in the hills around Krumilov, but also functions as a judge and a
diplomat as the need arises.
 

The other notable settlement in the vicinity used to be the village of Rovinca. This small hamlet
was founded by a local pastor of The Builder, who erected a temple next to a creek running through a
lush valley. This attracted nearby farmers and miners, and a small community grew around the temple.
However, some years ago a dark turn of events lead to the hamlet being abandoned. Since then, locals
refer to this ghost town by the name Harrow.
 

Heading west from Krumilov through the Sunset Valley we reach the end of the Realm, and head out
to the Wild. The valley is framed by a pari of mountaitns. Perched atom the southern peak is Castle
Shreek, the seat of the Barothy family. The family got the land a few centuries ago as a reward from the
Czar for their military service. The Barothies were quick to rid of the trolls who dwelt in the valley, and
began extracting the riches trapped within the mountains.
 

However, the hegemony of the family was soon challanged by the Order, whose fortress monastery
looms on the northern ridge of Sunset Valley. Being an organization largely independent of the Czar, the
Order was quick to establish their foothold in the region after the Pillage committed by the monsters of
the Wild roughly half a century ago.
 

The tho bastions are commonly referred to as the Gate. Heading further west one leaves civilization
behind and steps into the marshland, passing the threshold into the unknown.

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Recent history of the Brink

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After the Pillage, the people living in the area have not been content with the way the Barothy family has been handling things. They have been recruiting more heavily to better protect the region (and to be better equipped than the Order whom they consider a threat to their claims). In the meantime, they have been upping the taxes, and using their military might to enforce them. Some think this is a necessary change (just look at what happened during the Pillage), but others have di erent opinions. In either case, there is another major concern some people have about the Barothies, and in particular Lord Nikola: there are rumors that he uses his power to get women he likes into his bed. Despite several tesimonies, most dismiss this as a simple fabrication devised by those who want to remove the Barothies from power.   Harrow Roughly 15 years ago the tensions between the Barothies and the resistance sparked into open conflict. This was a result of some tragic event that took place in t
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Event journal

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 Each character arrived to the region pursuing their own agenda: - Ron of Highwater is here to help his younger brother Don with troubles around his winery. - Torvi was sent by the Alchemists Guild as a response to a letter sent from Castle Shreek by Ludek the Sage, seeking help to cure Lord Nikola de Barothy who has recently fallen ill. - Dori is here because according to rumors of trolls ravaging the region, it seemed like a monster hunter could earn some easy money. 1) Arrival at the Filthy Pony The group arrives to Krumilov to the Filthy Pony tavern, along with a caravan heading to Castle Shreek. The characters and the caravan stops to rest, as the roads are dangerous during the night. - The group learned that a few days earlier a shipment from the dwarven mines was ambushed by trolls. The son of Jorg (the head of the clan) went missing, everybody else was slain. - A group of 3 monster hunters are the only other guests at the tavern. They seem to be arguing over something, and one
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