Goliad

Goliad was a small high-walled city and the seat of power for the Duchy of Brandiar.

Geography
The city was located north of Morovar and south of Ironspur along the Goliad River near the point where it met the Beaumaris River. The Ford of Goliad lay just to the west of town.

History
Goliad was the capital of Brandiar and the seat of its ruling family, House Brandebury. Its critical location at the junction of Damara's two main rivers made it highly influential.

The village was rebuilt at least twice since its founding. It was here that two major historical battles between the evil forces of Vaasa and the people of Damara took place. In the first battle, the city was flattened during Zhengyi the Witch-King's conquest of Damara despite the fact that its ruler, Duke Ebelard Brandebury, had already surrendered. After its rebuilding, the city was again flattened by Zhengyi's forces during the Bloodstone Wars, but was able to rebuild into a safe refuge for the surrounding farmers after Zhengyi's defeat. The rebuilding efforts were supported by Gareth Dragonsbane, and in particular, by his close friend and ally Friar Dugald.

By this time, there was no heir remaining to the ducal throne, and stewardship of the town and of the Duchy of Brandiar fell to a common-born hero named Dormythyrr.

Notable Locations

 * Church of Dionysus: A large temple to Saint Dionysus.

Inhabitants
While about nine hundred Damarans called Goliad home, only about 250 people resided within the town itself, with the remainder living in outlying farms. These farmers looked to the town as a safe haven in times of hardship.