Stonebridge is a Dwarven village situated to the north of Darkwood Forest on the banks of the Red River.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Description[]
Stonebridge is located about a day and a half's travel from the River Kok. [7] Stonebridge is a frequent stopping-point for adventurers in the region. There is a local blacksmith in Stonebridge who specializes in repairing weapons and armour. [8]
The Dwarves of Stonebridge have good relations with the village of Anvil.[9] However, they are frequently in conflict with the Dwarves of Mirewater. [10]
According to the Myriador adaption of The Forest of Doom, a boscage of trees called Silent Wood lies to the east of Stonebridge. To the west lies the village of Quarry Path, the Iron Rapids river, and the Iron Hills. [11] Diamond mines lie north of Stonebridge; they are the source of much of the village's wealth.[12]
Passage can be purchased on boats in Stonebridge to travel down the Red River to Kaad. [13]
History[]
According to the Myriador adaption, Stonebridge was founded by Dwarven refugees fleeing Zagor's seizure of Redweed. Stonebridge has also fought several wars with the enemy Dwarven community of Mirewater. [14]
On the eighth day of the month of Freeze, the Stonebridge celebration called the "Winter Ale Fair" began.[15]
It was levelled by the Iron Giants.[16]
Notable Inhabitants[]
A Dwarf named Gillibran is the King of Stonebridge.[17] The Stonebridge Warhammer is the symbol of his political power.[17]
The famous Dwarven carpenter Fagran Chislehand lives in Stonebridge. Chislehand's high-quality wooden products are fetch high prices across Allansia. Each of Chislehand's works bears his signature - the Dwarf Runes for the letters "FC" marked into the item, surrounded by three chisel symbols. [18]
Several famous Dwarfs - Morri Silverheart, Bigleg, Oin[19] and Stubb Axecleaver - all hailed from Stonebridge.[17] Bigleg's nephew, Littlebig, is also an adventurer of some note. [20]
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References[]
- ↑ The Forest of Doom - para 141
- ↑ Temple of Terror - "Background".
- ↑ Crypt of the Sorcerer - para 316
- ↑ The Trolltooth Wars - ???
- ↑ Out of the Pit - p.43
- ↑ The Warlock of Firetop Mountain (AFF) - p.6
- ↑ Caverns of the Snow Witch - para 13
- ↑ Temple of Terror - p. 23
- ↑ Return to Firetop Mountain - pg. 17
- ↑ Crypt of the Sorcerer - para 244
- ↑ Forest of Doom (d20), p. 40
- ↑ Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World - pg. 49
- ↑ Return to Firetop Mountain - para 312
- ↑ Forest of Doom (d20), p. 9
- ↑ The Fighting Fantasy 10th Anniversary Yearbook - ??
- ↑ Shadow of the Giants - para 190
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 The Forest of Doom - para 141
- ↑ Forest of Doom (d20), p. 9
- ↑ FF Collectors Bookmarks - Numbers 4 and 5
- ↑ Eye of the Dragon - para 354