From Columbia:
Keserin Mine
Keserin is an isolated forest hundred in the Kingdom of RethemÕs Parachshire, where heavily forested foothills meet the low rocky spurs of the Rayesha Mountains. Although the landscape is dotted with forgotten ruins from the Corani Empire, civilization has long been kept at bay by gargun (orcs) and the Kubora barbarian tribes. The areaÕs mineral wealth, however, has not been forgotten.
Nestled in a deep ravine lies a mining complex held by the Order of the Red Shadows of Herpa, a religious fighting order devoted to Agrik, the dark god of war and violence. Outsiders are not welcome and those who work there know better than to reveal the secrets of the Red Shadows. Of the slaves who toil there, none have escaped the mine and the cruel wilderness that surrounds it.
The Keserin Mine article contains details of the mine complex and its operations as well as descriptions of the guards, miners, slaves, and others who are found there. In addition to full-page color GM and player maps of the settlement, detailed plans and descriptions are given for the entire complex.
Harden Castle
Harden is the principal northern fortress of the mainland holdings of the Kingdom of Melderyn. The castle is strategically placed along the Genin Trail and holds a commanding position on the Horka River. Once the economic center of the region, Harden had declined since the founding of the city of Thay two centuries ago. Harden was once the capital of the Kingdom of Elorinar and is now the seat of the Earl of Elorin. Several ancient burial mounds in the vicinity are believed to be cursed.
The Harden article contains an overview of the castle and the surrounding settlement, including its history, economics, government, and religion. In addition to full-page color GM and player maps and descriptions of the settlement, detailed plans are provided for the castle and the adjacent Hjuruth Manor.
The majority of this article was originally published in 1987 as part of the Melderyn Kingdom Module. This version includes greatly expanded floor plans of the castle and descriptions of many additional settlement residents.
