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.

Topographic map of the bluff of Ralmorhegg

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.

Begger’s Hill

rise at the top of the hill west of Bridgepoint, middle-class section of town, named for beggers 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

east side of Hilltop, primary docks and warehouses district

Hilltop

nobility

Eastgate

east side of town, upslope from Dockside.

Sandflats

Sandflats, looking west along the shore.

beach area

The Baron's Keep

Located in Hilltop, at the highest point of the bluff, built along the clifftop,...

Points of Interest

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.

Proprietor: 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.