Ofalnor

The town of Ofalnor is mostly known for it's University.  The Royal Arcane University of Ofalnor is renowned for its arcane studies, and the powerful mages it produces. The town is comprised mostly of apartment buildings and shops. 

Population: 10,914

Government/Defensives: Sheriff Finnigan Frostwhiskers runs the town with the Headmistress of the University. The city guard consists of 50 regulars, with a militia of ~700 that can be mustered in an emergency. The city is surrounded by rammed earth walls that stand 20' tall, with the gates being made of strong oak wood with iron bands and secured with crossbars. 

Businesses: 

Tavern: The Silver Mermaid

Owner: Faral Amastacia, Female Elf [Details]

Location: In an arcane quarter. The street outside is shaded by large trees. A secret door in the cellar opens into a network of tunnels.

Description: The tavern is a marble tower, with a reinforced wooden door and simple furniture. A small dragon's skull hangs over the hearth. It contains piles of scrolls and books on the counter and along the walls and very few tables and chairs.

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Blacksmith: The Fighter's Sword

Owner: Peren Teinithra, Male Elf [Details]

Location: In a major crossroads. The street outside is adjacent to a large home. Owner tends to run up prices for outsiders.

Description: The blacksmith is a adobe simple building, with an orange shingled roof and a pillared curved-roof entryway. It is well-lit by a few magical torches. It contains cobwebs in the corners and a forge in the shape of a dragon's mouth.

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Alchemist: Aline's Tinctures

Owner: Aline Clinton, Female Human [Details]

Location: In a civic quarter. The street outside is full of market stalls. The owner is annoyed by a scheduled delivery that's late.

Description: The alchemist is a plaster and wood framed and sprawling single storey building, with a red tile roof and a row of flowers around the building. It contains cobwebs in the corners and red paper candles all around the store.

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Enchanter: Silaqui's Summoner

Owner: Silaqui Eathalena, Female Elf [Details]

Location: In a side street near the town gate. The street outside is a covered walkway with many twinkling lights.

Description: The enchanter is a wooden single storey building, with a heather-thatched roof and a small vegetable garden. It contains a number of small braziers and bone candlebras with floating flames.

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General Store: The Ancient General Store

Owner: Shanairla Mystralath, Female Elf [Details]

Location: In an arcane quarter. The street outside is shaded by colorful trees.

Description: The general store is a stucco tower, with several shuttered windows and roughly hewn wooden furniture. Several battered shields hang on the walls. It contains a large bookshelf filled with books and the walls are covered in shelves full of supplies.

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Church: Temple to Mystra

Owner: Malquis Galanodel, Female Elf [Details]

Location: In an adventurer's district. The street outside is adjacent to a small office.

Description: The church is a wooden simple building, with a red tile roof and shuttered windows. A duck serves as a mascot and greets customers. It contains curtains draped over the walls and a large altar.



Notable Locations:

RAUO: The Royal Arcane University of Ofalnor.
The University is well-known for its power mages and ground-breaking arcane advances. It is one of the top arcane schools in all of Giatera, ranking at #2. (#1 being Mystra's Island just off the Southern coast of the Eclen Empire; and up until recently, #2 (now #3) being Soria's School of Sorcery in Merkhwald.) The University jumped up to #2 within the last few months upon getting a new Headmistress. She rarely leaves her office in the tower, and when she does, she wears a mask to protect her identity. Many people have speculated who the new headmistress may be, but it is purely speculation with no concrete evidence to support any particular theory.Â