Places in the Barony of Matchalk

Posted on August 9, 2023 in Steel-Realms

Places in the Barony of Matchalk marks the significant settled and geological locations in the Barony of Matchalk. Bordering the edges of the Tolkisson Mountains, it has lowland and upland elements.

Barony of Matchalk (borderlands of N’lokrha)

Posted on August 9, 2023 in Steel-Realms

The Barony of Matchalk is one of the stretches of territory that borders the Tolkisson Mountain Range (and therefore Orrish raids are common) has been granted a baronial designation to improve its stability and effectiveness in fighting off the many dark and evil things that come from the east. It is north of the Black Hillz, far enough away to not be under the constant threat of Tallow’s Deep, but close enough to be part of the unending vigilance all in the area must have.

Capital: Staghelm Ruler: Baron Sir Rustin Onrad rules the barony of Matchalck. He is a fair (Lawful) man.

Mud Vipers (criminal order of Richfield)

Posted on August 3, 2023 in Steel-Realms

The Mud Vipers are a known “gang” of Richfield – so they are perceived, not as a large criminal organization. Really, the gang is just a cover for an expanding larger organization that is rumored to have ties from West River Run to Bar-Innis. They are specialized, and specifically known to be masters at finding their way along The Black Shore of Dwindor Swamp and having routes in and out of Tarmysia. With this, they have a reputation for being masterful trap makers. They secure their smuggling stashes and hideouts with sophisticated traps instead of man-power. They are even known to have water and mud traps that can easily grab and drown a victim. They have a motto that’s basically “one good trap is worth three bad men”.

They promote the knowledge they are centered in Richfield – this makes an impression that they are smaller than they actually are. They have a smuggling network from Karolak of the North Merchant Cities, through Cabella, Tarmysia, West River Run, and Bar-Innis of Dunstrand. They have been severely rebuffed by the halflings of Loamwold and Umbakian authorities.

It is said that most of the leaders of the Mud Vipers in Richfield are Runel Rats.

Lekam (sect of Malek)

Posted on August 3, 2023 in Steel-Realms

(lay-cham) The sect of Lekam has sprung up in the late CY 8900’s in the Southern Merchant Cities. It is often referred to as “rehabilitated Malek”. Malek has in some ways resumed some of his previous aspects that are no longer commonly associated with him. The whisperer of Secrets has become the deal-maker. He is the god of the bargain, the hustle, the deal, intrigue, profit on mercantilism. In practice, this aspect of his principle is known to be venerated by fixer, thieves, fences, and pick pockets. It is also understood that the clergy has a

The says of the sect are often “All is temporary” and “all is for sale at the right moment in time”.

The Underground River: Is a reference to the literal criminal underground. The clergy of Lekam is said to have dealings with many smugglers and fences of large urban settlements (cities and large towns) in The Merchant Cities (mostly south). The sect is often known to promote and work hand in hand with the followers of Irrigi (the Red Hoarders – dwellers in the sewers). Rumors speak to Wererats and shape-shifting priests of the sect also crossing between the two gods, making dark bargains for power.