Role-Playing, my way. http://rp.baileymail.net/ 2026-06-13T11:40:15+00:00 http://rp.baileymail.net/ http://rp.baileymail.net/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=logo.png text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:castledorm&rev=1755523186&do=diff Castledorm A large town at the far end of The Great Lake, ruled by Baron Castledorm. Castledorm is run as an extended military base - many soldiers and tacticians - with the temples of Abadar and Irioi holding key positions. Slavery is permitted, and many 'enemies of the state' and conscientious objectors finish up in the slave markets. Baron Castledorm, has recently employed sages and researchers to collect information of the Cult of the old text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:core_settlements&rev=1755523186&do=diff Core Settlements Only a couple of generations ago, these were military bases that formed the frontier. However, the frontier pushed forwards and they became part of the supply line. Now the frontier is being pushed forwards again, and they sit at the base of the supply line, and are developing into proper, functioning, towns in their own right. text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:edgemoor&rev=1755523187&do=diff Edgemoor Edgemoor is a small town and the root of the supply chain for the frontier. While it has a strong military presence, trade and agriculture have started to take over. Abbot Sir Kendrick Winters, Sword Knight of Iomedae, March Warden and military commander of the Frontier, holds the town on behalf of his Patron Lady, a post given in return for service from the church during the struggle to claim this land. However, Abbot Winters is blind, having sacrificed his eyes to destroy a Swor… text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:granton&rev=1755523186&do=diff Granton Little more than a large village, this small town grows much of the cereal used in the March. Caravans from between Edgemoor and Northold stop here regularly, taking grain out and bringing other goods in. Andros 'Bigjob' Tassou (a Half-Orc) is the town's Mayor and is responsible for the town's management, he is responsible for collecting the Taxes, tolls and fees that fund the local administration and guard patrols. text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:halfling_cove&rev=1755523186&do=diff Halfling Cove Once the lair of raiders and bandits, Halfling Cove is a collection of huts, built on pilings, in the swamps, and the further east of all the settlements in The March. Since it's 'liberation' it has become a home for halflings, who want to establish a community of their own, many of whom are ex-slaves who fear recapture, while some just want to live a quiet, and traditional, life - or at least as much as they can. They aren't the only race here, but they are in the majority. … text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:investors&rev=1755523186&do=diff Investors Remember, PCs will struggle to get to any of the principal investors, and will be bounced around between assistants and flunkeys of all sorts. After all, everyone, and his brother, all have a good investment opportunity that is too good to miss - and that is what the assistants and flunkeys are employed to do. At best, they will carry an outline plan to the boss. If they think the plan won't benefit their master, the bounce-circle could go on for a very long time. text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:iron_keep&rev=1755523186&do=diff Ironkeep Iron Keep is a Dwarven holding set into a hill, deep in the forest. Most of it is underground, of course, and it is still early in the holding's development. Once home to a group of Kobolds, the dwarves have taken over, and now mine, and smelt, iron here. text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:junction&rev=1755523186&do=diff Junction This small village is located where three roads meet. East the road leads to Northold, West to Bar-z and south goes back down to Granton and Edgemoor. There is a very small tavern here, and the village has plenty of scope for expansion, considering how well connected it is. However, at the moment it is a sleepy rural village, led by Sir Tiberezi the Varisian - a bit of a local hero and a friend to The Smallholders. text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:northold&rev=1755523186&do=diff Northold Overview Northold was the first watch point, when the frontier was pushed forward, beyond Edgemoor, but grew rapidly once it became the forward supply base for the extended frontier. The Palisade was extended, the watch house was rebuilt in stone, as a small keep and businesses were encouraged. Businesses, smallholdings, and even farms were encouraged, to help get the town established. text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:organizations&rev=1755523186&do=diff Organizations The name is used loosely, as some of these are very informal, however, they all have a 'group purpose' and can be found across the region. This is all common knowledge that is known my most people in the region, and that newcomers can find out fairly easily. text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:people&rev=1755523186&do=diff The Important People The Knight Commander Sir Kendick, holds a rank (Knight Commander, within his order) that is equivalent to a Lord-Dominus, and is the highest ranking person within the frontier region. He is a human paladin of Iomedae is the nominal leader of the frontier. However, he has very limited resources, and a limited ability to collect funds. He is the Mayor of Edgemoor, and can collect taxes and fees for the upkeep of that town and its environs and is permitted to collect fees … text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:reedham&rev=1755523186&do=diff Reedham Reedham is a small lakeside village, located where the lake, swamp, forest and hills join - and was originally little more than a lookout point at the very edges of the frontier, with a minimal garrison. Since then, it has grown into a regular village, with an Inn and Jetty, while the lookout point has been converted to a Shrine. text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:religious_coverage&rev=1755523186&do=diff Religious coverage This is a very basic guide to where you will find religious buildings and priests. These are, perhaps, the best known publically available sources of religious support and divine magic. There will be other - such as private shrines and chapels, and low level priests serving as a advisors. text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:smallholdings&rev=1755523186&do=diff Smallholdings Smallholdings appear all over the region, and while they are all different, they have a number of similarities. The Smallholding * The House - is often self built, and doesn't conform to any of the 'standard' buildings. They often have a large kitchen/common room on the ground floor, with sleeping accommodation upstairs. The sleeping area is liable to be divided into 'rooms' by thin partitions or even curtains, and doesn't offer much privacy. text/html 2025-08-18T15:26:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:start&rev=1755530778&do=diff The Old Frontier Overview A few years ago, this was the frontier and the Military Road connected the small fortified outposts that were ready to give warning of invasion. However, the frontier has pushed onwards, and now this line of outposts now feels secure, and the settlements have grown into small towns and villages. Some of the original troops settled down and made this their home, while the different sponsors, the nobles who had funded the expeditions claimed their share of the land.… text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:the_frontier_road&rev=1755523186&do=diff The Frontier Road Frontier Towers These watch towers spread along the frontier road, keeping an eye out for intruders and threats. These aren't well fortified, and are not intended to stand up to a proper attack - rather the troops are expected to send a messenger to Northold to sound the alarm, while the rest of the garrison make their way, as best they can, to warn the other bases along the frontier road. Their normal garrison consists of five frontier guards, although they can accommodate… text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:the_military_road&rev=1755523186&do=diff The Military Road Northold Northold, under Mayor Gandred, is (the main settlement on The Military Road. The supply road from Edgemoor comes here, and then everything is distributed out to the other settlements, as well as the rotation point for the guards at the frontier watch towers. Because of this, Northold has grown into an (almost) independent small town, although it is still very rural. It has two farms on the outskirts, as well as a market and smallholdings, to complement the Inn and… text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:the_outer_settlements&rev=1755523186&do=diff Outer Settlements These settlements are outside the formal March that Sir Kendric is responsible for, and have been settled by entrepreneurs looking to make a name, and a home, for themselves. Halfling Cove Halfling Cove Once the lair of pirates and bandits, Halfling Cove is a collection of huts, built on pilings, in the swamps, and the further east of all the settlements in The March. Since it's 'liberation' it has become a home for halflings, who want to establish a community of their own, … text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:the_quarry&rev=1755523186&do=diff The Quarry The Quarry is a Forest Village where some dwarves, under Thorhilda Brightstone{female, dwarf, LG Expert2/Warrior1}++ cut limestone. There is a simple shop, an unusual shrine, a tavern and a tanning yard, as well as a number of huts for hunters and trappers. It is connected to Iron Keep by a well-marked trail, and to the Coal Lake settlements by the Yittis ferry. text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:theranch&rev=1755523186&do=diff The Ranch The village is named after the ranch which was built around the watchtower, when the frontier moved on. Zebediah takes a wagon to Northold, once a month or so, with any tack that is ready for sale, and the horses that are ready for market. Sgt Daly, or one of his troops, makes the trip with him, and supplies for the settlement come back with them. text/html 2025-08-18T13:19:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://rp.baileymail.net/doku.php?id=consolidated:westtelida:the_old_frontier:workers_cottages&rev=1755523187&do=diff Workers Cottages A bit of a misnomer, as this includes tenements and apartments as well as cottages. Tenements: The cheapest accommodation - Residents have a bunk in a shared room. Some rooms are rented by families, others are rented on a 'per bunk' basis with different people sharing.