
Angbar
Population: 5300
Governance: Head of the Guild Council, Imperial bailiff Bosper zu Stippwitz
Foundation date: 752 before BF
Derographical affiliation: Kosch: Hilly Lands (between Lake Angbar and Kosch Mountains)
Political affiliation: Middenrealm: Principality of Kosch: County of the Hilly Lands
Trade Zone: GAR/ZWE
Traffic routes: Imperial Road 3, Greifenpass, Grevensteig
“Ah, well. So there are a few broken walls. It’s nothing we cannot fix with diligence and a few years’ time.”
— an Angbaran builder, 1028 FB“It’s a bit quiet here, but everything is very solid. And they have excellent beer!”
— a carriage driver for the Stoerrebrandt Trading House, 1038 FBRegion: Middenrealm, Principality of Kosh
Population: 5,000, including approximately 2,000 dwarves
Governance: Council of Guilds and a Steward of the Realm
Temples: Boron, Hesinde, Ingerimm (site of the main temple of the human congregation of Ingerimm), Phex, Praios, Rondra, Travia
Trade and Industry: Many, especially dwarven artisans, products of the forge, steel, beer
Characteristic Features: Harbor on Lake Angbar, a chapter house of the Therbûnites (Peraine), main seat of the Order of the Guardians of Rohal (white magic); master school for architects and mechanics; a distinct guild system, peaceful coexistence of humans and dwarves
Atmosphere in the City: try to look beyond dfficult times and live according to the motto “loyal, proud, and stout.” Diligence, deliberation, and a calmness of character are viewed as natural and praiseworthy traits.
The Prince of the Kosh, Blasius of Eberstamm, resides in Angbar, probably the largest dwarven settlement outside of the mountain kingdoms. Beyond its steadfast walls lie numerous silver and iron mines. Their ore is artfully processed in the city, which is seen as the capital of Aventurian craftsmanship.
By standing together, humans and dwarves put an end to the rampage of the Firebird Alagrimm, who ravaged the city in the year 1027 FB. Even though the damage has long since been forgotten, thanks to diligent repair work, the fear of the creature sits lies deep within the hearts of many city dwellers.