Hevard Port (Campaign Setting)

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On the world of Aldejor, in the Kingdom of Antillan, the growing township of Hevard Port is the site of a grueling battle between humanoids and goblinoids. Leading the efforts on the Human side is the battle hardened Lord Gaverek. After multiple victories in the Red Sands War, King Mennis I personally bestowed the Lord’s noble title, and lauded Gaverek as the empire’s greatest war hero.

Lord Gaverek was granted the fee of Hevard Port as reward for his military service under the condition that he defeat the goblinoid offensive threatening the fishing village. Hevard Port is located on the northern coast of Gaesten Isle, a peninsula separated from the mainland by a large mountain lake and the two rivers that flow from it into the Long Sea. Expansion into the Gaesten Isle will open a myriad of strategic resources and tactical positions in the area.

The Goblin War is in constant flux between favoring the Antillan Empire and the death progenitor, Toth, leader of the goblin forces. Now that the leader of the offensive has made himself known, there is a dire race to learn his weakness. The elven sorcerer Aelorn works tirelessly in researching the mystery of how a mythical creature like Toth could have made it to our plane, and what does it have to do with the cursed Statue of Buru that has killed any who’ve come to possess it.

Lord Gaverek has put out a call to all able bodied mercenaries and adventurers, to join the militia and seek fortune and fame in the defense of the Empire. Many have answered the call, including powerful allies sent by the king, and personal friends of Lord Gaverek. You have answered this call, and whether you consider yourself a soldier in the militia, or a mercenary on his own mission, Hevard Port has conscripted you into its service.

While the King is human, the populace and nobility are cosmopolitan, ranging from dwarf to elf to orc, and many races in-between. Aside from priests and the especially devout, gods are worshipped opportunistically, the god of ambition when starting a business, the goddess of truth when researching lore, the god of tactics when entering battle. Magic is commonplace, though the practitioners are only a small percentage of the populace. Almost every adult has been healed by magic at least once, and most have seen other simple displays of arcane and divine spellcasting.

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Lord Gaverek
An accomplished military strategist and a deadly duelist, Lord Gaverek’s reputation precedes him. As a ranger, he focused his study on combating humans in the Red Sands war. Currently he is studying the goblinoid races, and can exploit their weaknesses just as easily.

Aelorn Volsun
This elven sorcerer shares little about his personal life. It is known he worships Rallip and his arcane studies are extensive. He appears to defer to and advise Lord Gaverek, but how their relationship began is up to speculation. He says he enjoys strategy games.

Hogarth the Brown
An ursin druid, Hogarth is a stocky feran covered in brown and tan fur. He calls himself the protector of the western forest, and has indeed been encountered roaming the woods in bear form. He seems to respect Gaverek, but it is unknown whether they met each other before or after the Lord’s appointment in Hevard Port.

Tor'gosh
This orc paladin of Golec hails from the Orcish settlement of Lun, on the southeast side of Gaesten Isle. He has a boundless energy and a lust of battle that is unrivalled. He's come to Hevard Port to join in on the war against the goblins, and soak his weapon in blood in service to his god. He has a sense of honor and purpose that has earned the respect of Lord Gaverek and others in the city.

Gimble Blackfoot
The halfling trader who proudly wears the colors of Deleck has been seen at nearly every shop, tavern and vegetable cart in town. Those who've done business with him often make profit, but acknowledge he always gets the better end of the deal. Little is known about him personally, but he's made sure everyone knows, "If you need it, I can find it."

Lucas
Lucas is the current overseer on the construction of the Temple and Library of Payanna in Hevard Port. When not at the site studying or teaching, he has been seen performing healing spells for the militia and charity for the less fortunate in town. Lucas is dedicated to improving the town in the path of wisdom and truth enlightening the ignorant and uncovering lies where ever they are found.

Ruan
A dark elf emissary from the Empire of Thoza, Ruan has been granted limited entrance to Hevard Port. It is rumored that he had remained hidden in town for several weeks before the reports of a dark figure moving about at night made Lord Gaverek himself hunt down the intruder. There are none who witnessed their first encounter, but rumors have spread wildly. Little is known about the drow, but his connection to the Underdwell has interested numerous townsfolk enough to seek out the dangerous stranger.

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Payanna, Goddess of Wisdom and Truth (Axes of Light and Life)
Her symbol is a stone or metal plate marked with a single character (White & Yellow)

Elves and virtuous humans hold the majority of Payanna worshippers. Though most paladins worship Relenox, paladins of Payanna are not unusual. Clerics of Payanna are devout and honest, though often aloof and intimidating. There are also several monasteries that take Payanna as their matron goddess.

Colsen, God of Survival and The Hunt (Axes of Light and Death)
His symbol is an arrow pointing northwest on a fur backing (White & Brown)

Worshippers of Colsen can be found in any area where hunting and frontier living is the status quo. Hunters, trappers, settlers, and barbarians all tend to worship Colsen, in hopes of bountiful hunts and health through hardships.

Wixen, God of War and Strategy (Axes of Order and Death)
His symbol is a sword pointing East on a black and gray background (Gray & Black)

Soldiers, Generals, and any partaker of combat have likely given tribute to Wixen at least once in their lives. Most don’t adopt him as their patron god, only the god who they seek blessing from in battle.

Golec, God of Riot and Bloodlust (Axes of Chaos and Death)
His symbol is a spiked disk with a beast’s eye in the center (Red & Orange)

The more savage human barbarians and more intelligent orcs worship Golec.

Alani, Goddess of Deception and Performance (Axes of Darkness and Chaos)
Her symbol is a mask that might be adorned with tears, a protruding tongue, or fangs (Purple & Black)

Worship of Alani is much more prevalent in larger towns and cities. Rogues, bards and performers of all kinds worship Alani. She is the matron goddess of theater, song and poetry. This aspect often belies the maliciousness and evil inherent in her priests and priestesses.

Deleck, God of Ambition and Greed (Axes of Darkness and Life)
His symbol is four interlocked rings on a dark background (Black & Green)

Humans are the primary worshippers of Deleck, and merchants and power hungry lords of many races also worship him. Worship of Deleck is often focused on the ambition over greed.

Toron, God of the Seas (Axis of Nature)
His symbol is a wave curl intersected by a harpoon or trident (Blue & Green)

He is worshipped by many of the sentient races of the sea, as well as sailors and fishermen.

Maya, Goddess of the Earth (Axis of Nature)
Her symbol is a cloven hoof print on an oak leaf (Brown & Green)

Many elves worship Maya, as do all land dwelling druids.

Relenox, God of Honor (Axes of Light and Order)
His symbol is two intersecting long swords on a tower shield. (Blue & White)

Knights and paladins set on a life of valor and honor tend to worship Relenox. Some lawmen and judges also worship Relenox over all others.

Rallip, God of Magic (Axes of Order and Life)
His symbol is an illusion cantrip of sparkling lights (Green & Gray)

Rallip is worshipped almost exclusively by mages. Only few sorcerers actually practice any form of religion.

Bebai, Goddess of Innocence (Axes of Chaos and Life)
Her symbol is a Flower (Green, Yellow, Orange and Purple)

Worshipped by fae and many sylvan, Bebai is also a central figure in many children stories, which are considered to be her “holy books”.

Gonuk, God of Hate (Axes of Darkness and Death)
His symbol is a vial of blood (Black & Red)

Worshipped by dark, maligned individuals. These are the people who want to see civilization destroyed, and anarchy reign. Patron god of the savage, warmongering tribes of orc.