Hillrun

Overview
Hillrun is the large capital city of Redhunt, one of the several dukedoms that make up the Kingdom of Saldes. Located at the head of a long trail of low-mountains, Hillrun's walls contain many trades, treasures, and landmarks that have drawn a massive population. The duke is Lord Valas, who resides within the Bronze Hall at the center of the city.

Most notable, however, is the Sacralia—a massive pavilion of 24 shrines, each dedicated to an elder god. The Sacralia's construction began in 170 gen. by the order of King Lesete Nochade as tribute to the elder gods, in hopes that the heresy that destroyed Old Saldastron would never come over their people again. The Sacralia was highly controversial, but ultimately struck a chord with the Saldes upon its completion, and is still likely the highest cause of religious human pilgrimage in West Krell to date. Its presence marks Hillrun as a holy site, which has granted the city many boons over the years.

On top of the Sacralia, Hillrun has incredibly robust banking and metal-working economies, fueled by the abundance of mines and quarries in the city's vicinity. Thus, the city is home to many wealthy nobles and merchants. Of course, this has lead to a sharp decline in quality of life for many of Hillrun's poor—a problem around which some of the Sacralia's clergy have centered much of their efforts to solve.

Notable Characters

 * Falur Lobos
 * Gerth Longbrace
 * Hanick Graywatch
 * Lord Valas
 * Mysterious Banker
 * Oldbird
 * Tapestry Seller

The Silver Ruin's Involvement
The Silver Ruin first arrived in Hillrun on Edersed, Caethram 11, 921 gen., looking to make their way south toward the Dandiri Plateau. Shortly after arriving, the party discovered the presence of malevolent oozes in the Sacralia's old catacombs while Mica was introduced to the Society of Reason—a secret organization of elites. One of these elites commissioned Mica to assassinate or humiliate Duke Valas' court jester, The Great Drogelli.

The Silver Ruin failed to permanently destroy the oozes and were arrested after Mica staged an elaborate hoax, fabricating Drogelli's defeat of the Stingers—a local gang of arms for hire. Mica then burned down a bank belonging to one of the head elites of the secret society. The party was banished from Hillrun and one of the Stingers was hanged as the Silver Ruin fled the city on Iwesed, Caethram 16, 921 gen.