Groenwald’s Booksellers
A large bookstore located in Kowal. The owner, Artur Groenwald III, maintains a long family alliance with the Kowal Library.
Glossary Term: Kowal Locales
Kowal Library
The Kowal Library is a public library that allows any citizen access to books. They are always looking to purchase or find new or old books. It is also home to the Society of Librarians. The library of Kowal is many things to many people. It is a public repository of knowledge, free for citizens … Read more
Marn’s Refuge
In a city made unpleasant from ubiquitous dirt and toil, along with the ruling fist of the Zadeku family, a man named Marn Te’sterst, two generations ago, created an underground refuge for himself and his friends. At first, it was nothing more than a safe place to relax and enjoy themselves without having to worry … Read more
Northguard Inn
The inn is tall for a two-story building. Its stone walls have aged from the weather. The two large metal doors open easily into a large common room. A quick look around shows an assortment of people, and all the tables and chairs are taken, save for a round table in the corner, near the … Read more
Piper’s Pub
Close to the Walled Keep and the Grand Circus, the Piper’s Pub is a well known tavern. It caters to all, though it’s menu prices are a bit steep. It has no sleeping quarters as no inns are allowed this close to the Duke’s Estate.
Sascha’s Storehouse
The Storehouse is the best place in Kowal to unload goods found in the ruins and wilds of Atheles. Its proprietor, Sascha, is well known to any adventurer in Kowal. Sascha is an ex-adventurer, who settled Kowal from the far lands of northern Uthgard after meeting his wife. He doesn’t miss his adventuring days, “too much … Read more
The Beaker
This musty shop is situated within an old worship hall dedicated to Mooruuk, the god of death. The purchase price was cheap, as many superstitious wouldn’t want to live inside such a morbid place. Simon saw an opportunity, and he has owned the building for almost a decade. Some locals refer to it as the … Read more
The Broken Chip
The Broken Chip is a small gambling den on the edges of Dwarf Town.
The Den
The Den is the nickname for the Wanderers Hall in Kowal. The guildmaster in Kowal is Martyn Czemiel, a charismatic, if flamboyant man. His lieutenant is Garric Loshuul a quiet but friendly man. Both have retired from “the road” and happily help others find their calling in the wilds. The Den is a welcoming place, everything … Read more
The Squats
Small square buildings on the Kowal’s edge were once the grand idea of the city to house newcomers as they settled in the city for jobs. Once they had earned some cash, these newcomers would move to another ward. As the city declined, this section of town became neglected and forgotten. The Duke in the … Read more