Hillforge

Hillforge is a walled city in northern Dandd, north of the Sovagxa Woods. The city is ruled by local nobility and is struggling internally due to a recent political upheaval.

History
Hillforge originated as one of the first halfling-dwarf hybrid towns following the first great dwarven migration from the Casper Mountains. Humans have since become the majority of the population, but many names of the towns and families are derived from dwarven and halfling roots, including the city's name itself ("Hill" being common in halfling towns and "Forge being common in dwarven settlements).

As human merchants, and later nobility, took notice of the town, it became a city officially recognized under the kingdom of Dandd. Many of the noble families who live there are of relatively new status, hoping to gain status and recognition outside of the city itself.

The Sun Palace
Formerly city hall. The origin of the new name is unclear. The Sun Palace was once a location for civic engagement, but is now a spectacle of opulence for the new duke.

The Court of Ungart
This outdoor park was once a meeting place where dwarven and halfling leaders held court. It is now largely a park where merchants sell their ways. The court is named after the now-deceased Ungart Clan.

There is an ornate stone stone statue on one end of the court; it appears to depict a dwarven warrior, but has largely been weathered away and is missing most of its detail, as well as its arms. People touch the statue's largely rubbed-off crown for good luck as they pass.

Basilwick Tavern
Named after an old family that has lived in Hillforge for most of its existence, Basilwick Tavern is the biggest inn for people passing through. It is renowned for its orange wine.

Mercer Mistilteinn
The current ruling duke of Hillforge. It is unclear how he rose to prominence so quickly, especially as a tiefling, but as an enchantment wizard his means were no doubt dubious. His parents are deceased and he currently has no family or heir.

Lyra Basilwick
The innkeeper of Basilwick Tavern and one of the oldest families living there.

Alistair Hargrave
The former ruling duke of Hillforge. The circumstances under which he renounced his rule are shrouded in mystery, as are the current whereabouts of his family.

Kaylen Ord
The current captain of the guard. She is highly suspicious of all of this.