Mariner's Hold: History and Rumors

Mariner's Hold has evolved from a small halfling fishing village to a major port town of Alindor. From Halin's commerce deals to the speeches of King William, the town has seen merchants from virtually all lands, endured pirate and giant raids, saw Milara rise and disappear. Lately, farmers from the interior have flocked to the coastline, after losing crops and even whole villages to the sunless skies. This influx of people made Mariner's Hold grow uncontrollably, leaving many of the new citizens homeless.

The town is also famous for its large halfling community, scattered through town from trading companies to even circuses. Before the sunless skies came, large parties happened in the summer, bringing up to a thousand Halflings and much more humans together for games and wine.

The port city is often divided into four large areas by the inhabitants: the port itself, with new ships anchoring everyday; the residential area, where the bulk of houses is located; the commerce area, with the trading company headquarters, bank, and other stores; and the castle, where most nobles and the royal family reside.