Stormreach

Stormreach
Society
Population	11,650
Races	Humans 43% Gnomes 9% Half-elves 9% Dwarves 8% Orcs and Half-Orcs 8% Halflings 7% Elves 6% Warforged 2% Shifters 2% Changelings and Other 6%
Politics
Ruler	The Storm Lords

Stormreach is a small fontier city nestled on the eastern coast of the Skyfall Peninsula in Xen'Drik. Despite its small population, Stormreach is an important city because of its location allowing easy docking access to travelers wishing to enter Xen'Drik, and acts as a center for trade and commerce for all who visit the lost continent of Xen'Drik.

History

Stormreach was initially used as a hideout for pirates and smugglers who attacked vessels traversing the Thunder Sea to the north. From Stormreach, pirates could easily recoup, as well as trade among other pirates. In 800 YK, as the continent of Xen'Drik became an interest to scholars and the Dragonmarked Houses, the houses petitioned the King of Galifar to cleanse the area of pirates and by 802 YK, the Galifar navy had done its job.

Leadership

Despite ousting a large majority of the pirates and smugglers, a few powerful smugglers, called Coin Lords, took adavantage of the reduction in competition and became the first leaders of Stormreach. Their descendents continue to govern over Stormreach to this day. Currently, Stormreach is governed by five hereditary nobles. A Harbor Lord oversees all harbor activities, while four Coin Lords maintain the rest of the city. Together, these five nobles are called the Storm Lords.

Power Groups

Although the Storm Lords hold authority over Stormreach, other nations and the Dragonmarked Houses have consulates and enclaves there. The Five Nations acknowledge Stormreach, but none claim it as their own. Instead, they simply maintain business relationships with the Storm Lords hoping to turn a profit on all that Xen'Drik has to offer.

The Dragonmarked Houses, particularly House Lyrandar, House Kundarak, House Deneith, and House Tharashk have great sway in the city, and the Storm Lords go to great lengths to make sure their presence remains.

Places of Interest

• Black Iron
• The Chapterhouse
• Circle of Visions
• Citadel of the Twelve
• Delera's Watch
• House Jorasco Enclave
• Molou's Distillery
• The Red Ring
• The Ship's Cat
• Stormreach Recruiters
• Surrinek Riverboats
• The Tents of Rusheme
• Von Ruthvek's Splendors of the South

Notable NPCs

• The Bilge Rats
• Ereg
• Gaulronak
• Hassalac Chaar
• The Iron Watch
• The Storm Lords
• Stormreach Guard

Merchants

• The Pestle - Alchemical Supplies
• Black Iron - Antiquities/Weapons/Armor
• Von Ruthvek's Splendors of the South - Antiquities/Magic Items
• The Citadel of the Twelve - Arcane Spellcasting/Magic Items
• Far Davandi - Clothing
• House Jorasco - Divine Spellcasting/Healing
• Tooth and Nail - Exotic Beasts
• Big Bronau's Boat - Entertainment
• The Chapterhouse - Entertainment/Food/Shelter
• The Red Ring - Entertainment
• Shadows - Entertainment
• Forgotten Places - Expedition Gear
• Havulak Prospecting - Expedition Gear
• The Thrifty Traveler - Expedition Gear
• The Black Wrack - Food/Shelter
• The Ship's Cat - Food/Shelter
• House Tharashk Enclave - Inquisitives
• Stormreach Forge - Weapons/Armor

References

• Keith Baker, Bill Slavicsek, & James Wyatt (2004). Eberron Campaign Setting. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 223. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0.
• Keith Baker, Jason Bulmahn, & Amber Scott (2006). Secrets of Xen'drik. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 14–20. ISBN 0-7869-3916-8.