#strongtown

Knowledge (local) DC15: A blacksmithy and weapon dealer run by the grouchy hill dwarf expert3 Artin Stonebarrow, a factor for the owner Baronette Rigorim in Strongtown. Much of the stock is poor quality, weapons made of bone, stone, or iron by monstrous races, then stolen and sold by adventurers, but the shop still makes a good profit. 

Knowledge (local) DC15: This fine marble and granite structure was newly built in summer 1421 by the mountain dwarf cleric9 high priest Oskar Strakeln, Guildmaster of the Deathwalkers, and is growing fast. It represents the culmination of one of Oskar's lifelong goals, and is frequented by local dwarves inspired by his heroic deeds. The church also maintains genealogical records of the dwarven families in town, and has its own forges and masonry workroom. The following organization details apply for those wishing to join the church:

Associated classes: Cleric, paladin, druid, ranger, favored soul, adept, expert, fighter, warrior, dwarven defender

Associated skills: Concentration, Craft (any metal or stone), Heal, Knowledge (history), Knowledge (religion), Perform (oratory), Profession (minister), Profession (miner)

Special requirements: must worship Moradin or be a dwarf

Duties: 20gp/month tithe, 2 days/week performing religious services or teaching the dwarven way of life, observe all of Moradin's holy days, provide spellcasting services to supplicants (20% of payment goes to church) and free aid to dwarves, accept quests given by church leaders.

Contact: Audhild Lutgehr, hill dwarf cleric3 Favor: +4 assist to Craft (any metal or stone) Frequency: 2 weeks/year

Basic benefits: +1 sacred bonus to saves against poisons, spells, and spell-like abilities, +2 sacred bonus to Diplomacy checks with dwarves. 15% discount on spellcasting services from the church (comes from their cut). Room and board are common upkeep level.

Knowledge (local) DC15: Frequented by local elves, especially on when Luna is full on Lateu'quor. Run by a high elf cleric5 named Jazz Windsong who's very fond of ballroom dancing and likes to integrate it into these monthly holy day celebrations. Twice a year, on the Richfest 4th Summer Solstice and the Needfest 4th Yeartide, Jazz hosts a grand gala for all his congregants and the nobles of the city. Many sculptures and paintings by members decorate the cathedral and cells. The church may buy gemstones and other rare materials from adventurers and miners to grind for pigments. The following organization details apply for those wishing to join the church:

Associated classes: Cleric, druid, ranger, favored soul, adept

Associated skills: Concentration, Craft (painting), Craft (composition), Craft (sculpting), Diplomacy, Heal, Knowledge (history), Knowledge (religion), Perform (dance), Perform (oratory), Profession (minister)

Special requirements: must worship Corellon Larethian or be an elf

Duties: 12gp/month tithe, 2 days/month performing religious services, observe all of Corellon's holy days, provide healing services to supplicants (25% of payment goes to church) and free aid to elves, accept quests given by church leaders.

Contact: Jazz Windsong, high elf cleric5 Favor: Teach your party proper customs for a noble gala Frequency: 1/year

Basic benefits: +2 sacred bonus to Diplomacy with all elves, 15% discount on spellcasting services from the church (comes from their cut). Room and board are common upkeep level.

Favored benefits: +1 sacred bonus to Spot, Listen, and Search checks, and to attack rolls with one of the following (choose when joining): longswords, short swords, longbows, and shortbows.