Auckney

Auckney is a small town in the Spine of the World. It is ruled by the noble Auck family. Because of its cold location somewhat removed from busy trade routes, it is not often visited.

Geography
Auckney is located on the Sea of Swords near the western edge of the Spine of the World. The village hugs a small round harbor that is dominated by an island topped by Castle Auck. Sea cliffs line the southern edge of the harbor and beyond the village's farms are the steep Maerlon Mountains.

Description
The village is constantly beset by fog and strong, cold wind. An abandoned lighhouse sits on a cliff to the north of the harbor. Villagers say they can sometimes hear a woman screaming from inside the tower.

In part because of its location in the harbor, Castle Auck is removed from the village. The castle, which has two 15-foot-tall towers and a 12-room house, itself was built more than 600 years ago by the Dorigast family. However, the Auck family has reigned there for more than 400 years. In addition to the Auck family themselves and their steward, half a dozen servants and ten guards live or work in the castle.

The Lord of Auckney runs a number of towers surrounding the fiefdom. When a flag flies above the tower, it is manned by a handful of soldiers.

Notable inhabitants

 * Colson, the girl rescued by Wulfgar while still a baby.
 * Feringal Auck, Lord of Auckney.
 * Priscilla Auck, Feringal's older sister.
 * Temigast, steward to Lord Feringal.
 * Liam Woodgate, a gnomish carriage driver
 * Meralda Ganderlay, Colson's true mother who married Feringal.
 * Jaka Sculi, Colson's true father.

Appearances

 * Spine of the World
 * The Companions