Nighthaven

A coastal town in the region of Tosima, based within Tosima's Reach in the north-west.

Description
Nighthaven was founded in 30EF by Midnight's Edge, following the great migration of adventurers from Eskarya. Seeking autonomy from the rule of others, Merric Ashwhisper led the guild across Tosima in search of home but found little signs of civilised life in the region. Eventually, following the western coast, the guild entered a region of Tosima known as Tosima's Reach, a branching stretch of land to the north-west where a an abandoned coastal town was left in disarray. Upon clearing the ruins of monsters and other creatures, the guild went about restoring the settlement as best they could.

In the proceeding years, many would follow the calls of Midnight's Edge and seek refuge in the town, as many had heard of the exploits of Alton Elenaur and trusted those he would call friend, even if he was not amongst them. At the town's centre, the Starfall Lodge would be built again, initially in the identical form it had taken in Eskarya, though would slowly but surely expand and grow into a magnificent guildhall. In the courtyard of the Starfall Lodge, memorial statues were raised in respect to Manyn Runda, Slink and Alton Elenaur.

Government
Since the establishment of the town, Merric Ashwhisper along with the rest of Midnight's Edge would establish a bureaucratic council, with each member being charged with personal responsibilities in the town. Whilst each position was treated as equal, many looked to Merric as the defacto leader of the town and sought his council and aid when in need.

Culture
A town of free-people, where citizens are beholden to few rules or legislation, there remains a strong sense of community spirit and peace within the town. With temples rising in worship to many gods including the Red Lady, Alara, Kol, Dystava and Dagda. Whilst Nighthaven preaches an open mind to all race and faith, worshippers of Zitus and Kaarin have been to known to be met with intense suspicion, with planning permission to build temples to the faith denied on multiple technicalities.

The Midnight Schism
Around the year of 35EF, it is believed that one of the founding members of Nighthaven, Rhe’blaeyd’kii’lleek, grew tired of bureaucratic life and sought a life less boring and with far more bloodshed and "edge". Breaking away from Midnight's Edge in acrimonious fashion, Blaeyd and some twenty followers formed a new guild by the name of the Blades of the Nightfury. Rumours tell that the guild was much less an organisation, and more perceived to be that of a cult for hire.