Marinella

Marinella is the largest and wealthiest located in the region of Marisma, a marshland with various coastal and mountain adjacent settlements. Most settlements have a positive relationship with Marinella and would think themselves as allies.

• Real World Analog: Country and peoples of Italy
• Settlement Type: Town
• Settlement Size: a little over ~8k inhabitants
• Primary Industry:
  • Fishing
  • Sea Trade
  • Smuggling (Piracy)
  • Ship Building
• Other Industries:
  • Mining (New Market)

Nearby town and villages:

• Brescia
• Forli
• Monte Ricco
• Parma
• Perugia
• Ragusa
• Ravenna

Region and Geography

Southern most coastal town in the region of Marisma. The bay opens up to the [Meridian Sea] where there is a multitude of islands and other coastal territories. The region’s norther border is sealed by the [Vesperine Alps].

The Town Facts

Welcome to the seaside town of Marinella! At first glance, Marinella is a quaint fishing town at the southernmost edge of the region. The town was settled in the soft soil of a lagoon that opens up to the Meridian sea 🌊. Marinella has enjoyed unfettered access to the nearby achipelago and trading partners. As a result, the settlement has been a breeding ground for rampant piracy and smuggling. And while some disapprove of these brigands, others have enjoyed the alternate sources of income. To the north is a mountain range, the Vesperine Alps, which separates Marinella from the nearest powerful state. The state of Tyrol sees Marinella as a strategic and crucial financial ally and some say bondservants. And this is where you come in. Due to recent events the company finds itself …a bit short staffed. No worries. It just means that hiring standards need to be adjusted. Lucky for us, we are seeking aggresive expansion in this adventuring business and this town’s economy is perfectly situated.

– Gordon F. Shrute, Assistant (to the) Regional Manager, Acquisitions, Inc.

• The town is undergoing an economic boom.
• There are whole sections of the town being built on lagoon islands amidst the marshy landscape.
• The terrain depression allowed for the sea to flood the area where the delta of a major river and the see meld.
• The overall region is decently diverse with various communities focused on certain local villages.
• The mining operations are recent developments primarily influenced by Tyrol and TMM.
• The population and its leadership is broken down into two major factions Traditionalists and Loyalists.
  • Both Traditionalists and Loyalist seek to influence the directions of the Consiglio Maggiore.
• The city is ruled by the Consiglio Maggiore (a.k.a town council).

Governing bodies are represented in the council:

• Terraferma (land part of town)
• Marittima (island on the bay)
• Patricians (older founding families)
• Comerciantes (the merchants and traders)
• Tresoreria Finanzaria (the bankers)

Notable NPCs

Guild Representatives

Gordon Flanders Shrute

• Male Elf (he/him), thin, tall, wears glasses, and has brown hair
• Adventuring Guild Assistant (to the) Regional Manager
• Has a penchant for mustard short-sleeved shirts and brown slacks
• Corporate yes-man and brown-nose, workaholic, mediocre competence level, and rude.
• Responsible for assisting the party in bootstraping the Marinella franchise.

Town Council

Eva Pescatore

• Human female (she/her), older, gray hair, and plain spoken.
• Senior member of the town council. Old money from the fishing industry.
• Strong ties to the people and town of Marinella and the region Marisma.
• Stern and direct. Does not trust easily. Reserve judgement on the party.
• Does not like the presence of the mining company and those loyal to the state that employs them.
• Agrees with Sigrid in the safety of the miners and fears the spead of monsters into the town.

Elias Feuerberger

• Male human (he/him), dark haired, goatee, dresses in fine clothes and stoic character.
• Personal financial interests are linked to the mine and TMM.
• Seeks to expand the influence of Tyrol in Marinella.

Sigrid Gustafsdotter

• Dwarf Female (she/they), red haired, strong physical build, determined.
• Head of Mining Operations, unwavering, stubborn, and highly competent.
• Represents the interests behind the mining company.
• Is protective and wants safe working conditions for the miners.
• Believes that Eva wants what is best for Marinella.