Ralmorhegg
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Main: Kaliteth | Barony of Tregenhor
The town of Ralmorhegg (ral-more-heg), capital of the Barony of Tregenhor, of the Kingdom of Turthann, is the largest human settlement on Kaliteth, with a population estimated to be a little over three thousand. Besides being the home and seat of authority for the Baron of Tregenhor, the town is home to many of the noble families of the barony, the most talented tradesmen, and several prominent organizations, such as the Church of the Divines, Turthann Merchant Guild, Mingralt Trade Guild and the scholars of the House of Kaliteth Exploration and Survey.
History
On the 21st of Naffiodhiol, 711, following the earlier discover of Kaliteth, a company of soldiers, explorers and scholars arrived at the southeastern most point of Kaliteth, the closest distance to Turthann, where they established an encampment to serve as their base of operations for the planned surveys of Kaliteth. In time, this encampment grew to a sizable outpost. Then, following the official establishment of the barony, on the 20th of Munetla, 717, the newly titled baron, Daman of Mingralt, arrived to take command of the outpost and officially established the village of Ralmorhegg.
During the 2nd Battle of Thurdetch, Baron Daman Tregenhor suffered wounds that would ultimately prove fatal; he died the 11th of Naffiodhiol, 748. The following day, Dyron Tregenhor, eldest son of Daman, inherited the title and became the second baron of Tregenhor.
Districts
As the town of Ralmorhegg has grown over the last 38 years, the homes and businesses have spread outward from the old center of town, sprawling over the slopes of the shore-side bluff. Although still much smaller than the cities of Turthann on Ibiend, the town has already grown to become logically divided into several districts.
Although social status and rank play a major role in the division of the town, outsiders should not hold the impression that there is a distinct different between the districts. Throughout the town, from Hilltop to Sandflats, the streets are narrow, muddy tracks with open gutters of sewage and often overgrown with plants. Farm animals are commonly loose among the streets. Most buildings are drab and cheaply constructed of timbers, wattle and daub; only a few have mortar and stone ground levels. Most roofs are wooden shingle. Although most windows have glass, the quality is very poor, permitting light to enter, but so blurry as to make it nearly impossible to see what is on the other side.
Beggar’s Hill
rise at the top of the hill west of Bridgepoint, middle-class section of town, named for beggars that come in hope of handouts.
Bridgepoint
west side of sky bridge (above the Ditch, connecting to Hilltop)
The Ditch
creek valley on the west side of the cliffs, leading down to the beach area
Dockside
Located on the east side of Hilltop, along the shores of the bay, is the primary docks of the town and the warehouses district. Recently completed is the masoned stone main dock and jetties with well constructed branching wooden piers/docks.
On any one day, there are usually 2-3 merchant ships in port, ships from Ibiend bringing goods needed in the barony and acquiring goods to return to the rest of the kingdom. In most cases, a ship will spend 3-5 days in port as the goods are loaded and unloaded.
There are two smaller merchant vessels, owned by local nobility, operated by local merchants, who transport goods to/from Ralmorhegg and the other coastal settlements of the barony.
The baron has one private vessel and commands a “fleet” of three other troop transport ships. These ships are typically always in port.
The only other ships are the small fishing boats (27), owned by nobles, operated by those in the fishing trade. However, they do not dock at Dockside, but in the old, rundown, wooden docks of Sandflats.
The majority of buildings in this district are storage warehouses, but there are a few homes and small businesses intermixed within.
- Swan-song Tavern, who’s patrons are primarily dockhands and ship crew.
- Golden Oak Inn, a twelve room inn, with big kitchen, dinning hall. Frequented by merchant ship captains, meeting place for trade business deals, noted as having a talented musical group. Owner of business pays rent to the barony.
- Wreybar Trade Co., office of the noble families local business operations. They own three merchant ships which make runs between Tregenhor and Ibiend. Anyone local who has need of something special/unique can make requests at the office; typically takes 2-12 weeks for delivery.
Sea Travel
Following are common routes of travel to-and-from Ralmorhegg:
- Mingralt (capital of Turthan in Ibiend): approx. 3000 miles, at 12 knots (13.8 mph), one trip would take approx. 217 hours (8 days)
- Burtell (city in Turthan in Ibiend): approx. 1100 miles, one trip approx. 80 hours (3 days)
- Brenelar (west most village of Tregenhor): approx. 780 miles, one trip approx. 57 hours (2 days)
- Condon (northeastern most village of Tregenhor): approx. 1075 miles, one trip approx. 78 hours (3 days)
Hilltop
nobility
Eastgate
east side of town, upslope from Dockside.
Sandflats
beach area
Boar 'n Hound Tavern
The Boar 'n Hound Tavern holds the claim as being the oldest establishment in Ralmorhegg. From its humble beginning as an ale tent pitched in the first Turthannian expeditionary camp in Cettionn, 711. Once an alehouse exclusive to the knights and highest ranking of the military, over the years it has fallen out of popularity with the nobility. What's more, being located in Sandflats, near Begger's Hill, has made this an undesirable destination for the affluent of the town as the town has grown. Today, the majority of the clientele are made up a) travelers just passing through the area, b) the least wealthy of the local tradesmen, and c) the rare few of the peasantry who have scraped together enough extra coin for a drink. Despite the loss of business from the nobility, the tavern has remained successful, reputably having served over a million drinks and half as many meals over the last 38 years. They are especially well known for their hickory smoked pork and the Red Goat Ale produced by the Haldis brewery.
Owner: Chass Belfaerd
Manager: Lurs of Ralmorhegg (63), widower who never remarried.
Barkeep: Marcyl (38), son of Lurs
Barmaid: Daranna (32), wife of Marcyl, and Ellana (44), never married, flirts with Lurs.
Besides being a popular tavern amongst the lower-class, it is also a common hangout for individuals looking for work and further serves as neutral ground for those meeting to discuss disreputable business dealings.
The Baron's Keep
Located in Hilltop, at the highest point of the bluff, built along the clifftop,...
Bailiff & the City Guard
The Bailiff of Ralmorhegg is the official title of the man who has been granted the authority and responsibility of enforcing the baron's laws within the confines of the town. Within this role, the Bailiff serves as the commander of the city guard, the master jailer, and the judge overseeing the trial and punishment of all minor crimes (major crimes stand judgement before the baron). The individual assigned to this position retains this position and title so long as the baron permits. The current Bailiff, Lurs Joret of Ralmorhegg, was granted the title on the 24th of Lanra, 745.
Bailiff's Keep
Located in the Bridgepoint district of Ralmorhegg, at the north end of Highbridge Square, is the Bailiff's keep, locally known as Greyback Tower. This large, stone building serves as the central office of the city guard, the jailhouse and the trial court.
At the front of the keep, just to the right of the stairs climbing to the keep's entry, there is a notice board overhung by a weathered, moss-covered eaves. Posted on the board may be any number of items, including public announcements from the baron, job notices, requests for aid, wanted posters or any other especially newsworthy information. As most of the populace are unable to read, one especially tedious duty of the Bailiff is to read the notices to those brave enough, determined enough or stupid enough to risk the Bailiff's ire in order to learn the information.
Allegations of Brutality and Corruption
Whether experienced first-hand, or witnessed at a safe distance, or merely spoken in tavern gossip, rumors have spread that the city guard are a less-than-honorable group who individually have proven to be greedy, callous bullies who are taking advantage of their limited authority.
