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Staalbreak

Staalbreak

Staalbreak is a town situated in the Southern Dreadlands.

Lore[]

Staalbreak's inhabitants are not of Barbarian origin, and instead follow the teachings of Zakarum (or at least, give praise to Akarat). However, unions between its people and the Northerners were common before the destruction of Mount Arreat. The town is surrounded by a tall wooden wall, and has a town square where executions are carried out.[1] The Gray Wards are a dangerous part of the city; a place where one is liable to have their throat slit if they're not careful.[2]

The city was originally ruled by a laird.[3] Its system of government later changed to a council of nobles with a head constable.[2]

History[]

When Mount Arreat was destroyed due to the destruction of the Worldstone, Staalbreak caught some of the fallout it caused.[4] Refugees flocked to the city, and it became the last bastion of hope in the ravaged Dreadlands.[3]

Splintered Souls[]

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Staalbreak c. 1272

By 1272, Staalbreak's situation hadn't improved. Its laird was quite particular as to who was let through the city's gates, and a huge encampment called the Gray Wards formed outside the city. People begged for access and plotted revolution.[3]

The Rage Plague[]

Staalbreak's people came to be afflicted by the Rage Plague.[5] The Barbarians that were infected attacked the town, which led to Constable Staalek being infected in the ensuring battle. Consumed with rage and paranoia, he ordered his Barbarian wife executed.[1] His son, Jacob confronted him, and killed him in the ensuring fight. Jacob was forced to flee, wanted for his father's murder.[6] Varik took the position of constable. Under Varik, the town descended into a state of paranoia in regards to the Barbarians. When Jacob returned and was strung up, he saw that many of the townspeople bore the mark of the Rage Plague.[2] With the death of Khelric, the Rage Plague was lifted, and Staalbreak saved.[7]

Known Inhabitants[]

  • Laird Aymer (former leader, deceased)
  • Constable Geoffrey Staalek (former leader, deceased)
  • Constable Varik
  • Bertram (apothecary)
  • Ivan
  • Jacob Staalek (formerly)
  • Marenna Staalek (deceased)

References[]

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