Thistle Hold
OVERVIEW
The northernmost outpost of Ambria Ambria The young kingdom built by Alberetorian refugees north of the Titans. Seven duchies, twenty-one years old, expanding relentlessly. Davokar The endless ancient forest north of Ambria. Divided into Bright, Wild, and Dark Davokar. Grave of the Symbaroum empire. Thistle Hold Frontier town at Davokar's edge. Gateway for treasure hunters, mystics, and fools. The site is named after it.
No one comes to Thistle Hold to grow old. They come to get rich, get answers, or get lost in the forest forever.
Founded: Year 14 of the Ambria Ambria The young kingdom built by Alberetorian refugees north of the Titans. Seven duchies, twenty-one years old, expanding relentlessly.
GOVERNANCE
Mayor Lasifor Nightpitch Lasifor Nightpitch Mayor of Thistle Hold. Controls the frontier economy. Allied with whoever serves his interests. Davokar The endless ancient forest north of Ambria. Divided into Bright, Wild, and Dark Davokar. Grave of the Symbaroum empire. Explorer's License Required permit to enter Davokar legally. Costs 5 thaler from Thistle Hold authorities.
TAVERNS
Thistle Hold Thistle Hold Frontier town at Davokar's edge. Gateway for treasure hunters, mystics, and fools. The site is named after it. Symbar Legendary capital of the fallen Symbaroum empire. Never found. Every treasure hunter's ultimate prize. Great War The devastating conflict that destroyed Alberetor, lasting two decades.
INNS
The Court and Harp, The Winged Ladle, The Witch and Familiar, Arkerio's Guest House, The Rose Garden, The Ruin, The Barracks, The Seamstress' Rest
KEY ESTABLISHMENTS
The Queen's Legation — Where Explorer's License Explorer's License Required permit to enter Davokar legally. Costs 5 thaler from Thistle Hold authorities. Suria Argona The Queen's Legate in Thistle Hold. Represents Crown interests on the frontier. Church of Prios The dominant religion of Ambria. Worships the sun god Prios. Immense political and military power. Ordo Magica The wizard order. Studies, regulates, and licenses magic within Ambria. Internal politics are deadly.
NEIGHBORS
Thistle Hold Thistle Hold Frontier town at Davokar's edge. Gateway for treasure hunters, mystics, and fools. The site is named after it.