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I am setting AoW in FR, and to get the players acquainted with Diamond Lake I thought I would create a Volo's Guide. Here is what I have so far (I actually set the town on the Surbrin River, between Nesme & Yartar). If anyone wants to pitch in, feel free.
Volo’s Guide to Diamond Lake
Well met again, friends. It is I, Volothamp Geddarm. My travels have brought me to the burgh of Diamond Lake in the North. I am not sure this town deserves detail in my penned journals, but I am here and the mood strikes me, so prepare to partake of my knowledge and share my experiences.
Geography: Diamond Lake is situated on the banks of the River Surbrin (how Lake became part of the town’s name is beyond me – they sit on a river!! Silly peasants) as it passes through the Surbrin Hills. It is about halfway between Nesme and Yartar, though travel time to the latter is quicker since it is downstream. The Surbrin Hills and nearby Evermoors are both dotted with ancient tombs, which is what brought me to this area. However, prospective treasure hunters soon find that these cairns have long since forfeited their treasure to earlier grave robbers.
Economy: Diamond Lake’s main business is iron and silver mining. Nearly everyone in the town makes their living either in the mines or in a business that caters to the miners.
Law: Ha! If ever there was more of a mockery made of a word I do not know what it would be (except perhaps to claim Elminster as an archmage). At the top of the town’s hierarchy is Governor-Mayor Lanod Neff. This power-mongering bully only retains his position due to his brother Allustan, town sage and wizard. Mayor Neff employs a town sheriff and group of pocket police that are little more than his personal enforcers. The sheriff, Cubbin, should be avoided at all costs. He’s arrests people on a whim.
Places of Interest:
1. The Emporium –
2. Lazare’s House –
3. The Feral Dog –
4. Church of St. Cuthbert –
5. Tidwoad’s –
6. Sheriff’s Office –
7. General Store –
8. The Hungry Gar –
9. Jalek’s Flophouse –
10. Smenk Residence –
11. Deepspike Mines –
12. Garrison –
13. Lakeside Stables –
14. The Midnight Salute –
15. The Spinning Giant –
16. The Captain’s Blade –
17. Venelle’s –
18. Allustan’s Residence –
19. Tilgast Residence –
20. Old Piers –
21. Able Carter Coaching Inn –
22. Parrin Residence –
23. Mithral Hall Covenant –
24. Gansworth Residence –
25. The Rusty Bucket –
26. Moonmeadow Residence –
27. Osgood Smithy –
28. Smelting House –
29. Diamond Lake Boneyard –
30. Neff Manor –
31. Dourstone Mines –
32. Abandoned Mine –
33. Menhirs –
34. Old Observatory –
35. Dourstone Residence –