Palenhyr is a large city located on a hillside near the Muroko River in the First World, home to a collection of Fey who follow deities other than the Eldest. The streets are lined with brightly colored tents, ornate stone shops, apartments, and dozens of churches. Due to the a powerful divine energy that flows through the city, Palenhyr is an attractive trade center and military stronghold.
Citizenry and Government
A council known as the Faithkeepers, chosen from the city’s largest sects, maintains some semblance of control while countless cults and faiths exist within the city limits. Churches and shrines ranging from gleaming temples to garbage-sculptures lay scattered throughout the city. Zealots fight for territory and converts within the city’s narrow alleys, though most residents do their best to ignore them.
Places of Interest
Bloodsands Arena
Bold fey of all sorts compete in blood sports both familiar and strange to entertain a bloodthirsty crowd. Since fey are effectively immortal, they take comfort knowing that the pain is temporary and their spirits will return in a new body. Criminals, even minor ones, are often sent to the Bloodsands Arena to fight to the death. Visitors from the Material Plane struggle to convince the council that death is permanent for them.
Frenzy Park
The city’s sewer system pulls up a half-mile short of the river and empties in an area known as Frenzy Park. The tunnels of this area form a labyrinth of stone-walled corridors open to the sky. The occasional choice delicacy that empties from the sewers often causes scavenger feeding frenzies from which the maze derives its name.
Sinmarket
In each of this market’s colorful tents entrepreneurs offer all sorts of forbidden indulgences, ranging from the sensual to the bizarre. Since the tents cater to all religions, some services can be of use to patrons of unrelated faiths, such as the Tent of Shared Secrets or the Tent of Unearned Second Chances.
Districts of Palenhyr:
Court District (Central)
Notable Places:
- Bala Keep: where the Faithkeepers hold court.
- The Pool of Radiance: A small pool of water outside the keep, which glows with a flickering blue light. It is said it can cleanse the soul of even the worst criminals, though rumors persist that the “cleansing” leads to permanent death so no one has used it in recent times.
Notable NPCs:
- Ebor: Satyr Paladin, Good. Ebor is tall and lithe and captain of the guards. He works directly for the Faithkeepers.
- Dranna: Satyr Guard (Ranger), Good. Dranna is rough in appearance, with red hair and narrow gray eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned club. Dranna has an animal companion, a raven named Eldith.
- Ervin: Satyr Guard (Fighter), Good. Ervin has a round face, with silver hair and bright amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned short sword and dagger.
Crystalcoin District (west)
Notable Places:
- Tica’s Potions and Wands: A cluttered alchemist’s workshop, carved out of the trunk of a large oak tree.
- The Dwarven Mine: A tavern under the city streets said to once have been home to a group of Dwarves who came with picks and axes in search of treasure.
- The White Flail: Storefront of a weaponsmith.
Notable NPCs:
- Suavi: Satyr Bard, Good. Suavi is short with matted copper hair and gray eyes. He runs the Dwarven Mine and entertains his crowd every night with a golden flute.
- Baithe: Male Satyr Craftsman, Neutral. Baithe has tangled black hair, large brown eyes and an old scar he’s always scratching. He runs the White Flail.
- Bodhma: Female Sprite Peasant, Neutral. Bodhma has matted auburn hair and light amber eyes. She runs Tica’s Potions and Wands, having taken it over from her mother.
Potion of Bull’s Strength (300 gp)
This viscous sapphire admixture smells like cheese.
Potion of Burrow (300 gp)
This thin crimson ichor causes sparks of green light to appear when used.
Potion of Protection from Acid (5th) (750 gp)
This clear serum smells salty.
Potion of Touch of the Sea (50 gp)
A cloudy brass potion, contained in a fragile gold phial.
Wand of Beast Shape I (11,250 gp)
A masterwork willow wand, set with garnet.
Wand of Cause Fear (750 gp)
This distinctive elm wand was created by the gnome artificer Ilmin.
Wand of Spell Immunity (21,000 gp)
This hawthorn wand was taken from the hoard of the dragon Zeru.
Wand of Water Breathing (11,250 gp)
This heavy wand was created by a goddess of magic for her most loyal champion.
Adamantine Battleaxe (3,010 gp)
This battered weapon is said to be imbued with the spirit of the dwarf hero Bjorgga, who perished in the Copper Mountains.
Masterwork Called Battleaxe (2,310 gp)
This distinctive weapon is said to compel its bearer to defeat Muresu the Lich Count.
Masterwork Dagger of Hunting (2,302 gp)
Foes slain by this weapon fade and vanish without a trace.
Masterwork Holy Dagger (8,302 gp)
The hilt of this dagger is shaped like a snake.
Masterwork Stalking Halberd (8,310 gp)
This finely crafted weapon once belonged to the half-elf hero Tatie, who perished in the Tone Woods.
Masterwork Corrosive Light Mace (2,305 gp)
The handle of this weapon is decorated with drops of acid.
Masterwork Scythe of Brilliant Energy (32,318 gp)
An ornate weapon, set with emerald.
Masterwork Bane Shortspear of Anarchy [Magical Beasts] (18,301 gp)
This ornate weapon is said to have been created to slay the Leviathan of the Sea of Stars.
Masterwork Silver Warhammer (402 gp)
This powerful hammer is coated with alchemical silver.
Cathedral Ward (east)
Notable Places:
- Conau’s Pottery: A large potter’s workshop, built around a shrine of Druadhi, Lord of Earth.
- The Shrine of Anubis: A stone niche enshrining an idol of Anubis, Lord of the Undead, said to be sometimes visited by the god himself.
- Tetra’s Armor and Shields: A neglected armorer’s workshop, built around a shrine of Mere, Lord of War.
- The Shrine of Boudia: A stone niche enshrining the holy symbol of Boudia, Goddess of the Undead, surrounded by a labyrinth path.
A few NPCs:
- Bala: Male Sprite Cleric, Neutral. Bala is fair in appearance, with curly blonde hair and brown eyes. He runs a small store near the Shrine of Anubis.
- Conau: Satyr Artisan, Good. Vellie is common in appearance, with thick auburn hair and hazel eyes. He runs a small pottery business.
- Folla: Faun Cleric, Good. Folla has auburn hair and blue eyes. He wears modest garments and silk gloves.
- Velda: Female Idun Priest, Good. Velda has messy blonde hair and sharp green eyes dressed in a revealing gown of leaves and feathers.
- Tetra: Female Lemkin Fighter, Neutral. Tetra is short, with straight red hair and bright brown eyes. She wears modest garments and a feathered hat.
Bronze Griffon Figurine (10,000 gp)
Emerald Frog Figurine (7,000 gp)
Hematite Cougar Figurine (10,000 gp)
Silver Raven Figurine (3,800 gp)
Sustaining Spoon (5,400 gp)
Wavecutter’s Figurine (6,000 gp)
Animate Staff (49,800 gp)
This ornate yew staff was taken from the barrow of the lich Heodasa.
Abjurant Salt (600 gp)
This cloudy scarlet oil causes sparks of green light to appear when used.
Candle of Truth (2,500 gp)
This battered item was created by the elves of the ancient realm of Edheren.
Deadman’s Headband (3,600 gp)
A taut black headband clipped with a black metal skull.
Golembane Scarab (2,500 gp)
A beetle-shaped pin.
Nightmare Boots (8,500 gp)
These boots of inky black leather are trimmed with a crimson mane of fiendish horsehair.
Potion of Stabilize (25 gp)
A clear tincture, contained in a spherical porcelain jar.
Ring of Arcane Mastery (20,000 gp)
This gold ring also repels small insects when held.
Scarab of Protection (38,000 gp)
This ornate item once belonged to the satyr hero Halfric, who perished in the Haba Jungle.Scroll of Detect Undead (25 gp)
Staff of Spiders (30,200 gp)
This heavy oak staff once belonged to the illustrious alchemist Rane, leader of the Company of the Crimson Lion.
Wand of Scorching Ray (4,500 gp)
This blackthorn wand was created by a god of magic for his most loyal hero.
Buccaneer’s Breastplate (22850 gp)
This ornate armor is said to compel its wearer to protect the Endless Marshes.
Masterwork Chain shirt (250 gp)
An ornate armor, engraved with the holy symbol of a god of travel.
Masterwork Ghost Touch Chain Shirt (9,250 gp)
This distinctive armor is said to have been blessed by the Goddess of Luck herself.
Enchanted Eelskin (11160 gp)
This battered armor was created by a god of war for his most loyal warrior.
Dragonhide Plate (3,300 gp)
A finely crafted armor, engraved with geometric patterns.
Masterwork Bashing Heavy Steel Shield (1,020 gp)
A battered shield, painted with an unknown coat of arms.
Mithral Heavy Shield (1,020 gp)
A distinctive shield, engraved with runes of protection.
Masterwork Balanced Leather Armor (1,010 gp)
This ornate armor is said to protect its wearer from the lies of a devil.
Masterwork Light Wooden Shield of Spell Resistance [13] (4,003 gp)
This masterwork shield was taken from the Dark Lair of Woe.
Masterwork Poison Resistant Splint Mail of Spell Storing (3,450 gp)
A distinctive armor, engraved with runes of invulnerability.
Drakesgrove District (north)
Notable Places:
- The Lightning Tree: This tall tree, surrounded by a bright blue lake, diverts all lightning strikes in the city to itself, absorbing any danger to the city or its inhabitants.
- The Hunter’s Inn: A fanciful commoner’s inn, decorated with stone gargoyles.
- The House of Deimusipp: A grand timber and brick theatre, home of a male satyr named Lugi and his troupe of trained hawks.
- The Astrologers Guild Hall: A two-storey building hewn from an outcrop of crystal, decorated with runes of divination. A shop of magical items is maintained outside the hall.
- Cune’s Casting: A simple tent, the workshop of a leprechaun named Cune.
- Cario’s Carvings: The workshop of a male Satyr woodcarver named Cario, who also brews potions and elixirs.
- The Water Shrine: A wondrous menhir of clear water, placed to honor Cilla, Goddess of the Sea.
- Sigra and Nimrielye’s Scriptorium: A book lover’s dream come true run by a pair of sprites.
A few NPCs:
- Fory: Nymph Fighter, Good. Fory has braided black hair and purple eyes. She lives in the lake and defends the tree with zeal.
- Cune: Leprechaun Bard, Neutral. Cune has auburn hair and green eyes. He bears a golden amulet and a lute and spends his time trying to woo Fory.
- Fianna: Dryad, Good. Fianna is willowy, with silver hair and hazel eyes. Her sister is Fianne. Together they tend to the tree.
- Fianne: Dryad, Good. Fianne has an angular face, with silver hair and soft brown eyes.
- Bara: Satyr, Good. Bara has thin gray hair and amber eyes. He wears fine raiment and jewelry and runs the Guild Hall’s shop.
- Cune: Male Leprechaun Fighter, Evil. Cune has short gray hair and sharp amber eyes. He wears splint mail and wields a short sword.
- Cario: Male Satyr Artist, Neutral. Domne has a long face, with braided blonde hair and hazel eyes. He wears modest garments and a sling of vials and potions. Domne is determined and fiendish.
- Sigra: Female Sprite Wizard, Neutral: Sigra has copper hair and narrow brown eyes.
- Nimrielye: Female Sprite Wizard, Neutral: Nimrielye has auburn hair and amber eyes.
Bag of Holding (type II) (5,000 gp)
This ornate item was crafted by the gnome artificer Drosa.
Belt of the Weasel (10,000 gp)
This surprisingly soft belt has an absurdly large buckle crafted in the shape of a smiling weasel’s face.
Oil of Magic Weapon (50 gp)
This viscous brass tincture causes one’s hair to turn gray when used.
Potion of Cure Light Wounds (50 gp)
This white elixir smells like strong ale.
Ring of Stony Flesh (18,000 gp)
This ornate ring is said to be imbued with the spirit of the gnome artificer Herad, who fell in the Profane Crusade.
Ring of Regeneration (90,000 gp)
This pewter ring also grants the magical ability to untie simple knots from up to ten feet away.
Robe of Stars (58,000 gp)
This dark blue garment is embroidered with small silver stars.
Rod of Enemy Detection (23,500 gp)
A thin rowan rod, wrapped in fine steel wire.Scroll of Doom (25 gp)
Scroll of Elemental Body I (700 gp)
Scroll of Inflict Light Wounds (25 gp)
Scroll of Produce Flame (25 gp)
Scroll of Resinous Skin (375 gp)
Staff of Abjuration (82,000 gp)
This distinctive staff is said to possess long-forgotten powers and command words.
Elixir of Hiding (250 gp)
This watery tincture smells sweet.
Elixir of Swimming (250 gp)
A watery tincture, contained in a crystal jar etched with holy symbols.
Elixir of Truth (500 gp)
This fuming silver serum smells like strong ale.
Elixir of Vision (250 gp)
This bubbling blue liquid smells tart.
Oil of Align Weapon (300 gp)
This bubbling draught causes one’s eyes to turn blue when used.
Potion of Delay Poison (300 gp)
A blue ichor, contained in a cylindrical jar.
Potion of Feather Step (50 gp)
This smoky serum causes one’s eyes to turn blue when used.
Potion of Invisibility (300 gp)
This ruby oil smells sweet.
Potion of Nondetection (800 gp)
A translucent liquid, contained in a tapered bottle sealed with wax.
Potion of Shield of Faith (50 gp)
A clear potion, contained in a thick flask with a glass stopper.
Burglar Boots, minor (4,000 gp)
These form-fitting, calfskin boots are dyed black and lightly decorated with raven feathers.
Deathwatch Eyes (2,000 gp)
These blood red crystal lenses fit snugly over the wearer’s eyes.
Gravewatch Pendant (8,000 gp)
This pendant is an iron ring strung on a necklace made from polished and discolored bones, nails, and teeth.
Horn of Fog (2,000 gp)
This distinctive item once belonged to the elf adventurer Rede, who fell in the Bloody Campaign.
Pearl of Power (2nd) (4,000 gp)
This battered item once belonged to the renowned adventurer Grasanz, who fell in the Eternal Campaign.
Phylactery of Negative Channeling (11,000)
This ornate item was taken from the sepulcher of the vampire Sallinda.
Ring of Freedom of Movement (40,000 gp)
This battered ring is said to grant a single wish once every score of years.
Robe of Needles (1,000 gp)
This dark, hooded robe has six long, silvery, razor-sharp needles protruding from the bottom of its loose sleeves, three on each side.
Flesh Golem Manual (8,000 gp)
This folio of parchments is bound by a fine chain.
Manual of Quickness of Action +1 (27500 gp)
This tome was written by the elves of the arcane city of Caerni.
Manual of War (7500 gp)
This tome once belonged to the illustrious artificer Gerdga, who fell in the Battle of Osvithklif.
Tome of Clear Thought +1 (27,500 gp)
This tome was written by a goddess of honor for the dwarf necromancer Thilda.
Tome of Leadership and Influence +2 (55,000 gp)
This set of scrolls is contained in a brass coffer set with red garnet.
Scroll of Greater Planar Ally (5,500 gp)
Scroll of Heat Metal (150 gp)
Scroll of Ice Storm (700 gp)
Scroll of Lesser Planar Ally (1,200 gp)
Scroll of Neutralize Poison (700 gp)
Scroll of Rampart (2,275 gp)
Scroll of Stone Fist (25 gp)
Rogue’s Ward (south)
Notable Places:
- Icach’s Armory: A cluttered armorer’s workshop adorned with the emblem of a bronze shield.
- Neda’s Masonry: A modest stonemason’s workshop adorned with the emblem of a black hammer.
- The Wizard’s Cellar: A shabby commoner’s tavern, said to be a front for the Assassin’s Guild.
- Voada’s Smithy: A cluttered blacksmith’s workshop that’s seen better days.
- The Shrine of Taine: A stone spire engraved with the holy symbol of Taine, God of Thieves, surrounded by an arched peristyle.
- The Temple of Lane, Lord of Luck: An impressive colonnaded shrine, decorated with bright lamps and carved friezes.
Notable NPCs:
- Icach: Redcap Artisan, evil. Icach is unpleasant in appearance, with brown hair and green eyes.
- Neda: Boggle Artisan, Neutral. Neda is a small, goat-like man with a narrow face, horns, hoofed feet and a ratlike tail.
- Ermaill: Male Darkling Fighter, Evil. This large hideous brute runs the Wizard’s Cellar, serving as both bartender and bouncer.
- Voada: Nymph Fighter, Good. Voada has cropped silver hair and blue eyes, and a magical tattoo on her arm.
Adamantine Breastplate (10,200 gp)
A masterwork armor, trimmed with rabbit fur.
Arboreal Armor (17,670 gp)
The oaken plates of this armor are rough with untreated bark.
Masterwork Bolstering Banded Mail (1,400 gp)
A battered armor, engraved with the holy symbol of a war god.
Masterwork Dastard Chainmail (1,300 gp)
This ornate armor was taken from the Lost Catacombs of Worms.
Dwarven Plate (16500 gp)
A finely crafted armor, engraved with runes of invulnerability.
Griffon Mane Padded Armor (205 gp)
This distinctive armor is said to have been blessed by the Goddess of Luck herself.
Masterwork Tower Shield of Acid Resistance (18,030 gp)
This distinctive shield once belonged to the dwarf archer Kurdu, who slew the Serpent of the Trollmarch.
Gauntlet of Rust (11,500 gp)
This ornate item was created by the elves of the ancient dominion of Ellorwis.
Gloves of Swimming and Climbing (6,250 gp)
This battered item was taken from the hoard of the dragon Naba.
Grappler’s Mask (5,000 gp)
This ornate item was taken from the hoard of the dragon Akisan.
Immovable Rod (5,000 gp)
This finely crafted rod was taken from the Secret Tomb of Sorrows.
Ring of Chameleon Power (12,700 gp)
This battered ring once belonged to the legendary hero Burga, who defeated Addoch the Vampire King.
Ring of Minor Acid Resistance (12,000 gp)
This copper ring was created by a god of magic for his most loyal champion.
Ring of Major Fire Resistance (28,000 gp)
A brass ring, wrapped in fine steel wire.
Staff of Understanding (16,000 gp)
This finely crafted staff was taken from the barrow of the vampire Aligild.
Unholy Staff (29,600 gp)
This blackthorn staff also glows when trolls are near.
Boots of Speed (12,000 gp)
This distinctive item was created by the dwarves of the great realm of Nargundush.
Helm of Teleportation (73,500 gp)
This masterwork item was created by the illustrious artificer Mado.
Merform Belt (32,000 gp)
This ornate item was created by the human artificer Burga.
Ring of Transposition (10,800 gp)
A battered bronze ring, wrapped in silver wire.
Rod of Enemy Detection (23500 gp)
A battered elm rod, set with emerald.
Rod of Escape (15000 gp)
A thin rod, set with topaz.
Rod of metal and mineral detection (10,500 gp)
A heavy rod, inlaid with electrum.
Wand of Whispering Wind (4,500 gp)
A distinctive wand, wrapped in bronze wire.