====== Shingas ====== The town of Shingas is located about 30 miles northwest of Daburgh. It is at the confluence of where the Shingas River meets the Ohoyo River. It is on the fringe of the area controlled by [[burgh|Burgh]]. Fort Kintosh was built 33 years ago (-25 KW) to defend this important trade spot, and the town has grown up around it. ====== Groups ====== ===== Council of Elders ===== Shingas is run by a council of elders.\\ Elder Colbu\\ Elder Ushru\\ ===== Quippa Rangers ===== The survivors of the town of Quippa, which was overrun by goblins on the south side of the Ohoyo River. They now roam the wildlands around the town of Shingas. They serve as scouts, guides, and guards for hire. They also spearhead raids onto the goblin infested side of the Ohoyo River. The people of Shingas hold them in high regard. ====== People ====== ===== Datak Tarr ===== {{ :datak_tarr.png?nolink&400|}} Datak Tarr and his family moved to Shingas shortly before Growfest KW 8. He has been very successful in building up his diverse business interests in the town of Shingas, as well as his fortune. It is rumored that he is the money behind several new gambling dens that have cropped up in town. He is a voracious reader, and pays good money for books of all kinds which he adds to his personal library. Background Datak was born into a lower caste in Orod'tal. He is identified as being of the Shanje Liro by Shigustak Kurr, but his wife, Stahma Tarr, mentions that back in Orod'tal, he was of the lowest Liro of the lowest caste. Family Stahma Tarr, wife Alak Tarr, son Employees The Tarr family has nearly a dozen Gray Goblins that serve in the household, and four former members of the Hobgoblin Legions that serve as guards. Residence Tarr House ====== Places ====== ===== Brogar's Steel ===== A small smithy, but they do a lot of work and are known for quality. Brogar is the one who created the place, a rough but nice Human in his 50s, big burly man, 6'4, big beard, bald and he works there with his daughter, Alice. Alice is slim but well defined muscles and an energetic kind of a girl. Short black hair, light green eyes, about mid twenties. BigFoot. They also have another worker there, a very nice, male goblin, named BigFoot. One of the few goblin scrappers that made it across the Ohoyo River from the goblin warrens on the south shore. Sure he does give a glance at Alice's behind when he gets the chance, but works hard. The goblin mainly sleeps in an inn, cause he likes to drink before going to sleep. There is a kind of backstage room of the smithy that has been converted into a bedroom. Vyser, a young loxodon forge cleric that works at the smithy, lives here. ===== The Dull Fiddler ===== [[lifestyle_expenses|Moderate inn]]\\ A clay building with a straw roof, the Dull Fiddler stands two-stories tall. This place is regularly crowded with lots of guests. Inside, the tavern is full of large, beat-up furniture and tables large enough to dance on. As you approach, you notice the inn has a comfortable atmosphere. This inn is owned by a female goliath named Dauthu Vaimei-Lathala. The inn offers single and double rooms, as well as a bunk room. The Fiddler has it's own gruel machine, which is supplements with roasted nuts or a side of cheese. **Notable Patrons** * Rulva Kirmol: An elegant female dwarf is standing by the bar, making notes on something in the tavern. * Ayara Templeton: A mature female human is sitting at a table, laughing at something happening in the tavern. * Laroy Harroway: A drunk male human is sitting in a booth towards the back, arm wrestling someone else. * Balgiol Dawnward: An adolescent male dwarf is standing near the entrance, drinking quietly. * Garret Milliciny: An adolescent male halfling is sitting in a booth towards the back, drinking alone. * Ruvir Naluck: A very old male dwarf is sitting at the bar, writing something in a journal. ===== Tarr House ===== {{ :tarr_house.png?nolink&400|}} Residence of Datak Tarr, Stahma Tarr, Alak Tarr Staff of four hobgoblin guards and 12 gray goblin servants. ===== Unbroken Tusk ===== [[lifestyle_expenses|Comfortable inn]]\\ A brick building with a slate roof, the Unbroken Tusk stands two-stories tall. It is the fanciest inn in Shingas, where even the Elders on the Council and other community leaders gather. A pair of ten foot long mammoth tusks flank the entrance, with their tips touching above the door. This place is regularly crowded with lots of guests. The interior of the tavern is dark and smoke-filled. A large room behind the bar filled with large copper kettles is used to brew ale. As you approach, you notice the tavern has a serene atmosphere. The tavern is filled with an amazing aroma coming from incense holders built into the walls. This tavern is owned by an elderly female halfling named Rose Underbough.\\ **Notable Patrons**\\ Fieryat Cathdeiryn: An attractive female elf is sitting at a table, waiting quietly for something.