Wispil
| Wispil | |
|---|---|
| (City) | |
| Region | Taldor |
| Size | Small City |
| Population | 8,670 |
| Demographics | Gnome Majority |
| Government | City Council |
Located in the depths of the Verduran Forest, Wispil is the gnomish city responsible for most of Taldor's supply of timber and much of its wood craft. Wispil provides the timber that fuels the bustling shipyards of Cassomir which in turn grant the Taldan Imperial Navy its power.
Currently, people traveling from Wispil to Woodsedge are being preyed upon by two white dragons, Icemourne and Mirrorwing. The situation has led to numerous debates between Wispil's council, who are contemplating hiring adventurers to slay the beasts.[1]
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History
The town was originally a lumber yard, built a century ago with the permission of the druids of the Wildwood Lodge[2] Wispil has grown considerably since then, flourishing into a city proper.
Economy
Wispil is vital for the continued existence of the Taldan Navy, and its sole purpose as a supplier of lumber has been enough to guarantee its survival. Wood cut near Wispil is hauled overland to the Verduran Fork and floated by gnomish steersman (“boomrafters”). The lumber is then tied together and floated down the Sellen River to Cassomir.[3] All this is done under the close supervision of the druids of the Wildwood Lodge, who ensure that the forest remains healthy and vibrant. [4] Aside from woodwork, everything else is imported from Taldan merchants. Traders from foreign nations would be weclomed too, but few merchants are willing to risk the considerable dangers of the Verduran forest.
Inhabitants
Nearly all the inhabitants of Wispil are gnomes, although a fair number of halflings, elves, half-elves, fey and a handful of dwarves live here also. The small number of humans are typically hired by the Cassomir shipyards to oversee operations, although trappers and hunters do make stops in Wispil also. These 'big folk' are welcomed but are often uncomfortable as most furniture, architecture, and utensils are unapologetically gnome-sized.[5]
Culture
The gnomes in Wispil are happy with their Taldan allegiance, possibly aided by the fact that Wispil is semi-independent from Taldor, a benefit of the Treaty of the Wildwood. At present, it is considered fashionable to be connoisseur of Taldan opera, and almost all of the inhabitants take turn performing at a tavern-turned-opera house in the middle of town. Official visitors are not exempt from this custom, although the gnomes are more generous in their judgement of the performance.[6]
References
- ↑ Joshua J. Frost. (2009). Taldor, Echoes of Glory, p. 5. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-169-5
- ↑ Joshua J. Frost. (2009). Taldor, Echoes of Glory, p. 8. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-169-5
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 137. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Joshua J. Frost. (2009). Taldor, Echoes of Glory, p. 4. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-169-5
- ↑ Colin McComb et al. (2010). Gnomes of Golarion, p. 21. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-223-4
- ↑ Colin McComb et al. (2010). Gnomes of Golarion, p. 21. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-223-4
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