DOMINION CAMPAIGN

Perched on the banks of the swift and roaring Honeyeater River, Stonecross thrives as the sole site to cross the river and access the Kingdom’s heartlands from the west. The mighty Candywater Bridge, a broad, ancient stone structure spans the treacherous waters and has made Stonecross a vital hub of commerce, defense, and ingenuity. Travelers, traders, and pilgrims alike are drawn to Stonecross, where the only safe crossing for miles connects the rugged frontier to the civilized lands beyond.

The Candywater Bridge's wide expanse is guarded by Gatekeepers stationed at fortified towers on either end. These sentinels meticulously monitor all who enter, ensuring the safety of the realm. Only unmounted travelers may cross the bridge on foot, while barges ply the waters upriver, ferrying livestock and goods under the watchful eyes of rivermen skilled in navigating the relentless current on sturdy chainlines.

Stonecross has earned its reputation as a haven for travelers and merchants. Horse grooms and stables offer care for steeds left behind by their owners, while the busy market square brims with traders hawking wares, from fine textiles to the town’s most odd creations: giant amulets. These ornate and massive trinkets are forged specifically for the friendly tribe of giants who dwell in the nearby hills. In exchange for food and these symbols of goodwill, the giants assist the town by hauling heavy materials, repairing structures, and even protecting the settlement from external threats.

However, Stonecross’s history is not without its shadows. On the hillside overlooking the town lies the remnants of a vast dungeon complex, once constructed to imprison the rebellious natives who resisted the Kingdom’s expansion. Now, as Stonecross grows and fortifies, the dungeon is slowly being razed. Its stone is repurposed by the King's engineering masterminds to build new walls, houses, and fortifications, marking the burgh’s transition from a frontier settlement to a burgeoning fortified town.

Stonecross thrives on its people’s resourcefulness and its unique alliances, embodying both the untamed spirit of the frontier and the promise of civilization’s reach.