Hugler's Ferry

Hugler's Ferry

Location	15 Miles west of Lewiston in Brastor.
Government	Mayor- Sabastian Silverfoot
Population	??
Languages –Common –Literacy	100% 5%

Hugler's Ferry is a very small village consisting of a few dozen families. The Smithy and mill have both been repaired and some of the farms nearby are producing enough produce to keep the village going. The town is also assisted by the Knights Templar who are a days ride up the Champion River. The township is surprisingly well constructed, typically better than that expected in a small town of this size. Some say inhabitants of the town tend to have good luck

This town was once the seat of power for the influential clan Hugler. The town is named after the clan, as was the Barony. The Baron of Hugler was killed during the Dark Circle War and survived by his wide and young son. His wife, with the support of Duke Leto, has delared herself Dowager Baroness Huger until her son comes of age. She currently resides in a small but beautifully decorated two story building in town. It is rumored she is supported by funds from her clan in North Aquila.

Events

• At the start of Spring the Ceremony of Growth occurs. A pilgrimage travels throughout Brastor to heal the sick and bless crops, as well as the occasional casting of enchantments.

• At the beginning of Summer the Festival of Renewal occurs. Locals display their wares, a large variety of food and crafting, and the Baroness awards prizes. Children's entertainment occurs all week, with entertainers and plays. The the end of the week The festival closes with the towns children parade through the town in costume.

• At the end of Summer each year a military parade and day long festival is held each year to celebrate the peace of the area and those who died to bring about the peace.

Law & Order

The HF Guard is a body of 100 troops who have come together to safeguard their area by providing service where they patrol, protect and police the area for the betterment of all. Most of these are retired older soldiers but some are new, young recruits who see the value of military service who often join to gain skills before they join regular forces. The Cog donate armour and weapons to the HF Guard, as well as brightly covered tabards. A small barracks and training field is build on the eastern edge of town.

The original headquarters of the No. 1 Hobbits' Detective Agency establishes a small office is 809, their specialty is finding lost cats. They support investigation any major crimes in Brastor.

The town is littered with whitefire wards triggering on undead.

Places

Huglers Arms

Well established pub with reasonable prices. Closest to the mayors residents. Contains many well drawn pictures and a small status of Vapor

S-Mart

Shop Smart, Shop Sabastian-mart
Purveyor of All Things Good, a prominent merchant house.

The Muse

A large studio for painter, sculptors and other artists. Art produced here is found throughout Brastor Holdings and consequently it is well known throughout Brastor by discerning parties. Vapour is often seen in the studio, providing services as a model - hes fabulous, just ask him.

The Cog

A small, but well stocked workshop, proving for the need of the town. Sabastian and Peter Smith are often seen toiling away in this workshop.

Bridge

A bridge is being built over the Champion River between Hugler's Ferry and Westgate. Several hundred tonnes of stone are on the eastern bank, as the Masons continue to build.

No. 1 Hobbits' Detective Agency
Operate out of a two storied townhouse on the Western edge of town, built in 809. The building is usually well fortified. with a large flat roof.

Fortifications

A half-mile diameter wall is built around the town. It is a surprisingly sturdy, well built red-stone wall with towers. A defensive trench also surrounds the town. Any Military scientists will easily note that defences are extremely well built and would be remarkably effective due to their design.

The town is reputedly heavily warded against Demons worshipers and undead.

Pyk

A small village south of Hugler's Ferry settled by Ex-eltrandorian troops

Oradour-sur-Glayne

This village (that is immediately West of Hugler's ferry) has become the home for 253 settlers and their families from Eltrandor in Glayne Manor. The elevated village sits atop an old ruin from ancient times that is known as Glayne by the historians who know little else of the village. The village was mostly destroyed during the Dark Circle war but has been partially rebuilt to the start of Spring 807 with the main street being rebuilt along with 2 additional 40 foot tall watch towers in the South and East of the village.

The village reeve is Vaughn Trelb (ex Sergeant-Major) and an organized man who has been an engineer for a number of years. He is efficient and studious in his dealings with people, although some would say he treats them as goods to 'be dealt with' rather than people. He gets on best with people who speak as he does, crisp, concise, exact and specific.

The residents of this village are a mix of engineers, heavy cavalry, hobellars and some medium infantry from what was the Eltrandorian Military fighting in Brastor. These men provide a core of competent Yeomanry for the village, having taken land in the area as reward for their wartime service and continuing to serve 2 months a year for their new Lady of Glayne.

Glayne Manor has been given to Kiera Varden (ex Lt Colonel) in recognition of her and her troops sacrifices on behalf of Brastor Kiera is a very skilled engineer who learned her trade at the knees of her father Conrad Varden the ex Royal Engineer of Eltrandor.

Huglers Bridge

This bridge across the Champion River enables the smooth flow of transport and communications between Westgate & South to central Brastor - well at least it did before the Undead scourge destroyed it in 806.

The old bridge was mainly wooden with stone support and crossed the river some 10 foot above its level but Lady Kiera Varden of Glayne, has designed a much more solid bridge that has a slight arch above the river and sits upon 6 stone piers sunk deep into the river to provide stability and the Duke and Baroness have agreed to the plans and provided funds.. The bridge at the centre will enable 30ft clearance to the water in the center and sloping down to a minimum of 15ft clearance at the ends. The bridge will be 40ft wide to enable large wagons and the like to pass either side on the bridge and the length of the bridge will be 100ft longer at 600ft in length. Lady Kiera Varden of Glayne and her engineers have started work on the foundations and completed 1 pier by the end of Summer 808 and they merely await new stone materials to continue their work on the structure. They estimate to complete a pier every 2 months from the end of Summer 808 with an estimated completion date of the end of Autumn 810 if they get the required labor and materials.

Ville de Roygiers

This village SE of Hugler's Ferry has become the home of some 245 Eltrandorian Heavy Infantry, who choose to remain after hard fighting for the area during the Dark Circle War The village is part of Roygiers Manor which was given to Sir Gareth Palathar (Lt Colonel - retired) in recognition of service rendered by him and his men..

The village has had most of the walls rebuilt and a number of residences restored along with a small bridge over the Lending River that pass through the village before it meets the Champion River. One part of the village that escaped destruction was Roygiers Chapel, which along with its surrounding churchyard was unscathed during the war for some reason. This has made the Roygiers Chapel a site of much interest and is regularly visited by people from nearby towns and villages who come to pray to Raphael.

Zeke Von Doyston (ex Sergeant-Major) has been made the reeve by Sir Gareth as Zeke is a man venerated by soldiers and respected by officers and nobles alike for his generous and affable personality as well as his love of people and their lives. Zeke has made the new settlers into a community rather than a military unit, although they remain experienced military men when in need and are very competent troops when called up for service.

Sir Gareth Palathar of Roygiers is a stout and solid man capable of user a pike for hours with considerable skill. He is direct and to the point in everything he does. He has directed the rebuilding of Roygiers Manor on its old site but with a better wall and deep moat filled with water as part of the new changes.

The settlers have welcomed some of the old settlers back to the area and are making every effort to work with them to create a better future for all.

People

• Peter Smith volunteers time helping in The Cog and with the rebuilding efforts.
• Sabastian Silverfoot is the town mayor and is often seen in The Cog.
• Lt Col Gareth Palathar from the 1st Company - 'The Red Pikes' of the 10th Legion (Heavy Infantry) resigned his commission with the Eltrandorian Military and has decided to settle in Hugler's Ferry. Gareth is a stout and solid man capable of user a pike for hours with considerable skill. He is direct and to the point in everything he does.
• Lt Col Kiera Varden from the 1st Troop - 'The Bridgers' of the 10th Legion Engineers resigned her commission with the Eltrandorian Military and has decided to settle in Brastor. Kiera is a very skilled engineer who learned her trade at the knees of her father Conrad Varden the ex Royal Engineer of Eltrandor. Physically she is tall and lithe with eyes seeming to examine everything she sees and classifying them according to needs. She is known for her skill in Bridge building and design with number of examples across Eltrandor. Away from her work she is a kind hearted woman who, while campaigning in 806 met a local man in Brastor named Symon Drury (son of Lord Justicar Timothy Drury) and they have recently become man and wife as at 1st of Spring 807. Symon and Kiera have decided to make Hugler's Ferry their home and are working hard at starting a family.
• Sergeant-Major - Zeke Von Doyston ex of the 1st Company - 'The Red Pikes' of the 10th Legion (Heavy Infantry)
• Sergeant-Major - Vaughn Trelb - reeve of oradour-sur-Glayne ex of the 1st Troop - 'The Bridgers' of the 10th Legion Engineers
• Sergeant-Major - ex of the 2nd Squadron - 'The Black Rangers' of the 9th Legion (Hobellars)
• Major Pendra Jayk from the 1st Company - 'The Red Pikes' of the 10th Legion (Heavy Infantry).
• Major Bryan Randen from the 3rd Company - 'The Golden Poleaxes' of the 10th Legion (Heavy Infantry) resigned his commission with the Eltrandorian Military and has decided to settle in Brastor.
• Captain Humphrey Amtros from the 3rd Company - 'The Golden Poleaxes' of the 10th Legion (Heavy Infantry)
• Lieutenant Kelly Randen from the 1st Troop - 'The Bridgers' of the 10th Legion Engineers
• Lieutenant Andrew Dumrone from the 3rd Squadron - 'The Hard Riders' of the 9th Legion (Hobellars)
• Captain Patrick Hasdon from the 2nd Squadron - 'The Black Rangers' of the 9th Legion (Hobellars)
• Captain Lyall Marsden from the 2nd Squadron - 'The Spikes' of the 10th Legion Lancers (Heavy Cavalry)
• Captain Tarn Strend from the 4th Company - 'The Black Halberds' of the 10th Legion (Heavy Infantry)
• Lieutenant Corryn Preston from the 4th Company - 'The Black Halberds' of the 10th Legion (Heavy Infantry)

History

Autumn 812

The first of what becomes an annual artists retreat occurs. With the goal of producing works to revitalise Brastor.

Summer 810

Zeke Von Doyston initiates a weapons training course for the locals. The horror of the Dark Circle is still fresh in peoples minds and this is well attended by population. Free weapons are provided by The Cog to all those that complete the training. Many locals join the HF Guard.

Summer 809

The bridge is completed as well as light docks. A lightning strike during a heavy storm lead to a fire that burns down The Cog. The workshops are rebuilt and expanded to meet the increased demand for weapons due to an increased population of Brastor.

Summer 808

Early in the season construction begins on the bridge across the Champion River.

Spring 807

The Cog is compelted. A surprising well stocked workshop providing for the needs of the town.

Winter 807

The Muse is compelted and staffed by Sabastians apprentices. Other artists begin drifting to the town.

Autumn 807

A half-mile diameter eight foot mud brick wall and protective ditch surrounds the tiny township.