Duskhaven

Duskhaven

Chapter 1

Originally founded by wood elves, it has been claimed by village elders that not one, but two of the heroes from the Order of the Sacred Blade originated from this village. Is there any truth to the claim? That isn’t known for certain. But the village claims it to be true. Many of those escaping from the advance of conquest during the Age of Darkness wound up settling in the village, leading to it being viewed as a sanctuary. The village is wary of outsiders, but can be quite welcoming once they prove themselves to be no threat. While ancient in nature, it has resisted the expansion that might build it into a full fledged city, preferring to remain a smaller tight-knit community.

Government Structure

Duskhaven Village map: Rangers Barracks, Smithy, Black Stag Tavern, Mayor's Manor, Trading Outpost, and ruins.

Duskhaven Village Laws

The laws of the village of Duskhaven are determined by the mayor and judged on breaking them.

The 7 Tennants
  • Do not Murder
  • Do not Steal
  • Don’t falsely accuse others of wrongdoing
  • Do not Covet
  • No Soliciting – Prostitution
  • No Nudity
  • Do not assault or cause injury towards others.
Additional bylaws
  • All potential business’s must be brought before the Mayor for approval.
  • All trade requests from outsiders must be brought before the Mayor. There is a trading outpost specificly for this reason.
  • The farming part of the community grow crops, maintain an apple orchard and raise some animals like cows, goats, sheep, chickents etc. There is a farmer’s market once a week for villagers to buy fresh produce.
  • Hunters of the community know the forest surrounds very well. They are skilled trackers. They bring to the farmers market wild game meat, leather, hides, pelts and feathers for fletching. The Hunters are under strict rules were they cannot over hunt any of the local wild ilfe. They keep the Mayor appraised of the animal population. If a Hunter is caught over-hunting his quota his license to hunt is revoked.
  • Duskhaven Rangers have kept the village and surrounding forest safe for centuries. They help the hunters monitor the animals and their migration movements. They keep an eye on all outsiders who travel through the forest and in the village proper. They protect the village from hostiles. They tend to any prisoners being held for judgement and escort the banished to the edge of the forest.
Punishments/Banishments

Anyone found disobeying the 7 tenants will be judged and sentenced by the Mayor of Duskhaven.

Murder: anyone charged with murder will be banished from the forest of Norune for the rest of their natural life. If the banished should ever set foot within the forest, they will be detained and swiftly escorted out again by the Rangers.

Theivery: Anyone caught stealing will pay a heavy fine; the amount stolen back to the victom. The Thief’s name will be recorded and they will not be allowed to trade or buy produce within the village.

Deceit: Anyone found falsely accusing others, lying or deceiving others will pay a fine of 100 gold to the Village coffers.

Coveting: Anyone found coveting their neighbours house, furniture, animals, wife/partner/husband to the point of envy or jealousy. They will pay compensation towards the wronged neighbor of 100 gold.

Soliciting: Prositution is not welcome within the village. Anyone caught will be brought to the Mayor. The accused will be banished and escorted out of the forest.

Nudity: Anyone found in a state of undress/complete nudity wil be arrested and put in the cage outside the Mayor’s Manor for judgement. The accused will be fined 50 gold and instructed to never be found in a state of undress again. Each time a person is found nude and judged, the fine will increase.

Assault and Battery: Anyone found beating on or starting a fight with other individuals will be made to pay the victim of the assault compensation as in monies and treatment for the victims injuries. The perpurtrator will also be refused sanctuary in Duskhaven if brought in for this charge more than three times. They will be found non-compatible for the village and exiled.

The Mayor reserves the right to alter/change or add to the tenants and bylaws. As Judge, the Mayor will tactfully meet out sentences according to the charges, evidence and witness’s.

Mayor Office hours

The Mayor is available most days from 3 or 4pm SLT for:

  • Business applications
  • Trade negotiations
  • Duskhaven Rangers applications
  • Hunter License applications
  • Judgement of wrongdoing and Banishment.

Great Forest (Sentinal Spire Map)

Map of the Great Forest, featuring Duskhaven, ruins, and the Silvermist Bay.