Diamond Lake is a mining town in the Cairn Hills. Situated on the north shore of a lake of the same name, Diamond Lake lies three days ride east of the Free City of Greyhawk.
Most residents in Diamond Lake are either people who have nowhere else to turn or are people who exploit such miserable souls. It's a dark, gritty, and violent town centered on mining and the entertainment of the mine workers.
Realm: Domain of Greyhawk
Size: Small town
Government: Governor-Mayor appointed by Greyhawk's Directing Oligarchy
Alignment: N
Population: 2,200 (595CY)
Races: human 79%, half- elf 8%, dwarf 6%, gnome 3%, elf 2%, halfling 1%, half-orc 1%
Languages: Common
Religions: Saint Cuthbert, Heironeous, Wee Jas
Authority: Lanod Neff (Governor-Mayor), Tolliver, Trask (Captain, Diamond Lake Garrison), Sherriff Cubbin
Government
Diamond Lake is ruled by a governor-mayor appointed by the Directing Oligarchy of Greyhawk. The governor-mayor in 595 CY is Lanod Neff, who has held the office since at least 591 CY.Most residents in Diamond Lake are either people who have nowhere else to turn or are people who exploit such miserable souls. It's a dark, gritty, and violent town centered on mining and the entertainment of the mine workers.
History
Diamond Lake was officially founded sometime in the 4th century CY, at the direction of the "mad" archmage Zagig Yragerne, during his stint as Lord Mayor of Greyhawk City.
Layout
The town is nestled into the rocky crags of the Cairn Hills on the shore of Diamond Lake. The oldest buildings are gathered near the lakeshore. Regardless of their social class, the town square is a gathering place for all. The main road is called the Vein and bisects the town. Most of Diamond Lakes' business is centered around the Vein and town square.
Notable Inhabitants
- Governor-Mayor Lanod Neff
- Sheriff Cubbin
- Allustan Neff
- Mine manager Balabar Smenk
- Mine manager Ragnolin Dourstone
- Mine manager Chaum Gansworth
- Mine manager Ellival Moonmeadow
- Mine manager Gelch Tilgast
- Mine manager Luzane Parrin
- Commander Tolliver Trask
Locations
- Sheriff's Office
- Garrison
- Venelle's
- Old Piers
- Boneyard
- Old Observatory
Shops
- Taggin's General Store
- Tidwoad's
- Lakeside Stables
- Captain's Blade
- Osgood Smithy
Business
- Greysmere Covenant
- Osgood Smithy
- Smelting House
Temples & Religious Sites
- Chapel of Heironeous
- Church of Saint Cuthbert
- Diamond Lake Menhirs
Residences
- Dourstone Residence
- Gansworth Residence
- Moonmeadow Residence
- Neff Manor
- Parrin Residence
- Smenk Residence
- Tilgast Residence
Taverns & Inns
- Able Carter Coaching Inn
- The Emporium
- Feral Dog
- Hungry Gar
- Jalek's Flophouse
- Lazare´s House
- Midnight Salute
- Rusty Bucket
- Spinning Giant
Other Notable Sites
Also nearby:
Trade & Trade Routes
Travel Distances from Diamond Lake
- To Free City of Greyhawk (70 miles, High Trail)
Travel via Able Carter Coaching Inn
- Blackstone— 1 day east
- Blackwall Keep—2 days east, south
- Elmshire— 2 days north
- Free City of Greyhawk—3 days east
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