Stroud

Stroud is a land in western Suthal. It is the homeland of the Stroudlia, a people who fled Loril during a civil water, and also the Berdweor dwarves of the southern Cleffryg and Ringbarrow. The dominant feature of Stroud is the Ghostwood, a giant forest that is reputed to be haunted.

Other Cities and Places

Accivus is a fishing and trading town on Galdorsund. It is governed by an alder (mayor). There are no nearby settlements, although the ruins of Galdrey (also known as Ghastreef and Goldrest) lie to the west.

Carcuthur is a keep on Galdorsund to the south of the Cleffryg. It is governed by a military hierarchy. Nearby settlements include Ithagos, Mollea, Senium, and Tassarica.

Ellud is a fishing and mining city on Galdorsund and east of Ringbarrow. It is governed by a city council. Nearby settlements include Celanta, Ibea, and Trentia.

Gloughm is a mining city in the southern Cleffryg. It is governed by a city council under the protection of Stroud. Nearby settlements include Knorum, Knuros, Estour, and Tillnor. Gloughm was once a small but proud kingdom until their beloved king died without an heir. A city council was formed and ruled for many centuries. When the Stroudlia settled the peninsula to the south and founded Stroud, Gloughm proposed an alliance. At the same time, several prominent families left Gloughm and settled in Ringbarrow.

Lauryl is a fishing, farming, and forestry town on Galdorsund north of the Ghostwood. It is governed by an alder (mayor). Nearby settlements include Barriad and Pallis.

Ringbarrow is a mining city in the mountain also named Ringbarrow. It is governed by a city council under the protection of Stroud. Nearby settlements include Meticae, Thoson, and Villoruul.

Segorcea is a watchtower in Galdorsund. It is governed by a military hierarchy. There are no nearby settlements.

Suddith is a forestry town near the eastern Ghostwood. It is governed by an alder (mayor) and city council. Nearby settlements include Helvorrand, Massey, and Trillia.