Vladimir
Here is a little information about Vladimir, the starting point of the adventure.
Vladimir (Large town)
AL: LG
Population: 5000 (93% Human (88% Slavic and 5% Viking), 1% Dwarf, ½% Elf, ½% Gnome, 4% Halfling)
Gods: Dazhdbóg (LG), Khors (NG), St. Demetrius (LG), and others(
GP Limit: 1500
Important figures:
Vladimir Monomakh, Prince of Vladimir (Aristocrat/Fighter): Known as a good and fair leader. He is relatively young, and succeeded his father Vcevolod who passed away several years ago. He has not had to deal with many hard times duing his reign. He resides in a mansion within the Vladimir Kremlin (Kremlin is a Russian word for ‘fort’ or ‘citedal’) in the town center.
Svetlana (Aristocrat): wife of Vladimir, and known as one of the most beautiful woman in the Golden Ring.
Timofei, Priest of Dazhdbog (Cloisetered Cleric) Timofei is Vladimir’s leading cleric and the main priest of the chuch of Dazhdbog in the town center. An old man, he is considered wise and very holy.
Igor Sokolov--captain of the guard/constable (Fighter/Aristocrat/Paladin). He is in charge of the towns security, and also is a follower of St. Demetrius.
Vyachislav Bogatov (Aristocrat/Expert) A leading merchant of the town. He owns on of the larger shops, and controls much of the local fur trade.
Vadim Traktirov (Commoner)--Owner of ‘The White Stallion’, one of Vladimir’s larger inns.
Parounag Buryatin-- (Halfling Expert) Owner of ‘Guriya’, another popular inn.
Balin Oakenshield -- (Dwarf Expert/Fighter), a highly regarded weapon smith and owner of a well stocked weaponshop.
Bogolubovo (Hamlet)
AL: NG
Population 100 (97% Slavic human)
Gods: Dazhdbog, Mokozh
Bogolubovo’s is a village about 5 miles to the east of Vladimir. It is most known for the church of the god Mokozh called the Intercession on the (River) Nerl, located outside the village on a large meadow. It is a popular pilgrammage site for worshippers of Mokozh and others paying homage to her.