Kohlingen

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 History 3 Laws of Kohlingen 3.1 Banned list 3.2 Laws 3.3 Magic in town 3.4 Familiars, animal companions, extraplanar beings 4 Kohlingen Manor 5 Local Sights 6 The Community of Kohlingen 6.1 NPCs 6.2 Military

Introduction

• Location (from Cordor): North of Quagmire Swamp and Minmir Bridge. Easily reached by boat.
• Population: Human
• Government: Governed by justicar Manisbane
• Size: City
• Religion: Primarily the Triad (Ilmater, Torm & Tyr)
• Imports: Wool, metal
• Exports: Gems, foodstuff, clothing
• Business and Trading: Farming, tailoring, weapons and armour manufacture.
• Alignment: Neutral Good, Chaotic Good & Lawful Good

History

Kohlingen is a city founded by Lord Darius Tristam after he split away from the Knights of Benwick over a disagreement on ethics and morals. For many years, the Kohlingen Defenders prospered under his name and became a righteous city, often called the “City of Paladins.” Over time, it became a major trading port and safe haven for all those of good heart.

Lord Darius Tristam eventually left the city and the Defenders leaving a priest named Kenji to lead the Defenders. Over time, they drifted away, until a Drow female named Celene Nai’lo requested that the Justicar revive them. He granted it, and the Defenders were reborn. They exist to this day. Celene Nai’lo herself eventually left the island.

When the defenders decreased in numbers again, the justicar called out for warriors of good. Raziel, a Paladin of Mystra, took command as Supreme Grand Master. During his time as leader of the defenders, the city was attacked by Ais, a powerfull fiend as well as a large army of beholders and clockwork golems. In both cases the defenders were able to hold the city with the aid of good hearted adventureres.

With the aid of dwarves from Brogenstein, the city defences were improved and the Kohlingen keep was erected as home for the justicar and defenders. The temple of the Triad's light was opened. Kohlingen became the center of the Tormite, Tyrran and Illmatari faith. For a short time, the city also housed the temple of Kelemvor. After a disagreement about the treatment of captured necromancers, the Kelemvorite temple was newly erected outside the city limits in Bendwick Hollow.

Kohlingen was the stage for one of the fiercest battles fought during the The Wyrmshadow Prophecy. The foul forces of Dark Flight of Tiamat decended upon the city with their full might. Most of Amia came to the aid of stalwart Kohlingen and united they faced the dragon led forces. Ultimately the forces of good fended off the assault. Immediately the forces of good pursued and attacked the heart of evil, Wyrmhold, itself. Due to great sacrifices of the many who opposed the Dark Flight, Wyrmhold fell. Sadly Imperator joined the dead in the ruins of Wyrmhold and it's blessed bones lies there still as an eternal testimony of the war.

Kohlingen is often referred to as the city of Paladins or the holy city.

Laws of Kohlingen

These laws apply in the city of Kohlingen and the surrounding areas, reaching to the Kohlingen Manor in the north, the border to the Quagmire swamp in the west and the Minmir Bridge in the south.

Banned list

• Devil kin

• Demon kin

• Undead

• Fiends

• Known criminals

• Followers of evil deities

• Members of any Lolthite drow house

Laws

• § 1 Murder. The person found guilty of it is to pay a fine of 100.000 gold pieces, and will be banished from Kohlingen grounds.

• § 2 Assault. The person found guilty of it is to pay a fine of 25.000 gold pieces, and will be exiled from Kohlingen grounds for at least one week // Real time. //

• § 3 Thievery. The person found guilty of it is to be forced to give back the items stolen, pay a fine of 10.000 gold pieces, jailed for one day // 30 minutes real time //, and exiled from Kohlingen grounds for at least one week // Real time. //

• § 4 Disturbing the public safety and peace. This includes prayers to evil deities and wielding weapons in town. The person is to be asked to stop, and if he refuses, he will be jailed for one day, and if necessary exiled from the city for a suitable time.

• § 5 Harassment. The person is to pay a fine of 5.000 gold pieces and asked to leave the person in peace. Should he again commit the same crime, he will be jailed for one day.

• § 6 Public nudity. The person is to be asked to take clothing on. Should he refuse, he is to pay a fine of 2.500 gold, and exiled from the city until he wears proper clothing.

Magic in town

The casting of offensive spells is prohibited. Should someone break this law, he is to be fined with 5.000 gold pieces. If he repeats the crime, he will be jailed for one day.

If any of the above-written laws is broken through the use of offensive magic, the punishments apply and stack.

The casting of defensive spells is allowed, though only if it does not cause a disturbance to others.

Familiars, animal companions, extraplanar beings

Only creatures of good alignment, not larger then a human being, are allowed within the town of Kohlingen.

Only creatures of good or neutral alignment, of any size, are allowed outside the town of Kohlingen.

The summoner is responsible for the actions of the creature. Should it break any of the above written laws, the same punishments apply to the summoner.

Kohlingen Manor

Kohlingen Manor was once the prestigious house of a man named Earl Manfried. He and Duke Montgomery of Cordor were best of friends, but they somehow managed to get their hands on the Necronomicon. After reading it, Duke Montgomery went insane and fled from the Mansion, while Earl Manfried slowly turned undead. He fed upon tax collectors and foolhardy adventurers. The undead that inhabit the Mansion today are those who fell to his bite.

Local Sights

Temple of the Triad

Kohlingen Keep

Kohlingen Market

The Community of Kohlingen

NPCs

Justicar Marinsbane: Ruler of Kohlingen. Earlier resided in the Purity Refugee. Now resides in Kohlingen keep.

Simond of Purity's Refugee: A Paladin Of Kelemvor. Sents adventurers to the Kohlingen Manor to fight the undead curse.

William Haulfest of Torm: High priest of Torm. Once head of the Tormite temple in Cordor but was forced to move to Kohlingen after the Cordor temple was taken over by the followers of Waukeen. Can be found in the temple of the Triad's light.

Military

Kohlingen troopers (NPCs): Local militia force.

Everguard (NPCs): An order of Paladins that acts as personal guard of the justicar.

The Triadic Knights (PC faction): Followers of the Triadic gods Torm, Tyr, Ilmater and Helm. Serve a codex of chivalry and act as guardians to the city.