Eko's Landing and Surrounding Area

 

The Village of Eko's Landing

Eko's Landing is a small port village located on the northern continent of Fairwynys along it's west coast. Their main industry is mining silver from the Asha's Sorrow mine located just north of the village. Serving as a fairly regular trading port, they are able to accommodate several cargo and transport vessels at any given time. The main population is a mixed blend of humanoids, consisting primarily of humans, elves, and halflings with several others present as well. The approximate population is less than 500 individuals.

History

The town was originally settled by the survivors of the decimation on the Capital City of Moundstrap. The act was perpetrated by the forces of the Githyanki under the generalship of Erzherra. The region was originally under the control of some local Orc tribes and Goblin encampments. The settlers found themselves at odds with the Orcs and Goblins which resulted in the initial settlement being raided repeatedly after it's initial founding. These conflicts continued until the arrival of an Elf named Eksome  "Eko" Olsford. Eko was a member of the Order's Arcane, which is based in the city of Gnomandy. At the time of his arrival, he was on a quest in pursuit of the Wind-Riders Gauntlet, which had been involved during the attack at Moundstrap. Coming upon the plight of the towns folk, he was able to marshal the locals and with the aid of Fira Mistsplitter, a powerful mage living in the region, was able to drive back the forces of Orcs and Goblins. Eko was instrumental in drafting and executing a signed treaty between the townsfolk and the tribes. In recognition of his involvement in safe guarding the village, it was named after him as Eko's Landing. Eko then established a residence in the village and used it as his base of operations for his relic hunting in Fairwynys.

Organization

The town is currently headed by an elected mayor, a halfling female named Heswise. She oversees the day to day operations of the town, as well as the near by Asha's Sorrow Silver Mine through a loosely organized town's council consisting of; Zyaz - Port Master, Hanfo - head of mining operations at Asha's Sorrow, and Adolous Drake - head of security operations. Heswise will also listen to the counsel of various towns members before arriving at any decision.

Landmarks

• The Phishwyfe - local restaurant and Inn originally owned by Maggie. Served as a sort of communal eating area for the towns folk and as the only Inn for travelers passing through. Was later sold when Maggie had been able to forward all her expense to Mr. K's Magnificent Menagerie in Emyf Serine courtesy of the group of adventure's that became known as Gunnie's Guardians.
• The Goblin Sac - local general store owned and operated by a pair of Goblin siblings named Greeks and Theresa. Greeks handled the sale of mundane items while Theresa handled the sale of magical items and scrolls. They closed their business after their entire store inventory was purchased by the village on behalf of the group of adventures that would become Gunnie's Guardians.
• Temple of Selune - local temple dedicated to the worship of the Goddess Selune. Lead by Threenarve as the head cleric of the temple.
• Asha's Sorrow - Silver mine to the north of Eko's landing. It was originally run by the local Goblin tribes, but feel under the control of the town after the signing of the treaty. Overseen by Hanfo, the mine is the primary source of income for the town. It's high quality silver, is smelted on site, and stamped with the town's seal. It's primary use after export is to be reformed into the silver coins used as currency in both Fairwynys and Brisirith. The mine was the location of a planer tear connected to the plain of lava resulting in the arrival and attack of a young red Dragon named Xorivan. It was also the site of an explosion due to the arrival of a time travelling Warforged named Gunnie, who suffered amnesia and went by the name Runes.
• Whispering Duck Wood - Forest on the east side of the village. It is in these woods that Fira Mistsplitter has her home.
• Blood Wood - Forest to the west side of the village.

Notable Player Campaign Appearances

• Wind Rider's Gauntlet - This town served as the first meeting place for the group that much later become Gunnie's Guardians. Operating out of Eko's Landing, the Guardians uncovered the quest to find the gauntlet by helping the town deal with a planar rift that had been opened in Asha's Sorrow, and the creatures that had arrived through it's portal. The group later returned towards the end of the campaign to see the results of their earlier interactions and the subsequent fallout.