Secomber

Secomber is a small town of nearly 1,500 that acts as a de facto border town between the relatively peaceful Western Heartlands and the more savage North along the Sword Coast. It sits on the banks of the southern-running Unicorn Run river and the western-running River Delimbiyr. Directly south of the town is the dangerous High Moor.

The town, which sits atop three stone hills, is populated primarily by humans, but almost as may halflings call the place home. A small clan of dwarves lives in the area as well. Farming, fishing, and stonecutting are the primary occupations, but as the town has a large transient adventuring population, stores catering to such types are beginning to take hold. Some locals hire themselves out as guards or sellswords for expeditions heading into the High Moor or High Forest to the north. A couple of inns and taverns provide entertainment and lodging to the growing town.

History
Secomber is rumored to be the capital of the ancient wizard kingdom of Athalantar, of which the only remains seem to be the Mage Ruins in the western part of the city. The rumors are given further credence by the overlarge gargoyle problem, caused by the expanding town's digging and freeing of the creatures from sealed undergrond chambers.

Government
Secomber is ruled by Trasker Selarn, a ranger who truly has the best interests of the townsfolk at heart, and he is seen as one of the people by his loyal subjects. A small garrison of about 30, provided by the Lord's Alliance, guards the town, and the local militia boasts over 100 members. Finally, about 20 elite soldiers form the Grey Unicorn guard.