Riverhaven
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| Province: Therengia |
| Currency: Lirum |
| Population: 200,000 |
| Established: Unknown |
| Alternate Names: Haven |
| Dominant Race: None |
| Dominant Guild: None |
| Government: Mayor Bressail |
| Guild Halls: Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Empath, Moon Mage, Paladin, Ranger, Thief, Trader, Warrior Mage |
| Patron Deity: None |
| Warnings: |
Overview
Riverhaven, or simply "Haven", is one of the principal cities of the province of Therengia. It stands on the northern banks of the Faldesu River, very near the border between Therengia and Zoluren.
Though Therenborough is the capital of Therengia, Riverhaven is probably the province's largest city. It is the seat of Therengian commercial power, and appropriately, is managed by a Trader, Lord Mayor Bressail. Lucrative but foul-smelling salt yards line the southern end of the city. The rest of the town is scattered with smaller shops and other commercial buildings.
The city is largely dominated by Humans, as is Therengia as a whole. A Halfling quarter on the west side of town, however, is one of the more substantial clusters of Halfling homes and businesses to be found anywhere in Elanthia.
Empaths in Riverhaven have the curious habit of taking patients on the street outside of the town's healing hall, rather than inside the building. The heavily-frequented spot at which they congregate is nicknamed "the crate" because of a waste disposal crate nearby.
Riverhaven is home to at least one Guildleader of every guild in Elanthia. It is also the only place in DragonRealms other than The Crossing in which the DIRECTION command can be used, which allows easy navigation. Because of these things, and the presence of plentiful low-level hunting areas nearby, Riverhaven is considered a viable "newbie" city, as is the Crossing.
Its equipment stores generally stock merchandise that is superior to their competitors' in the Crossing, but inferior to the basic equipment sold in Shard. For this reason, and for the general difficulty of creatures in nearby areas, Riverhaven was once considered a sort of "middle city" between a character's novicehood in the Crossing and its ultimate need for high-end content in Shard.
Government, History, and Background
Government Type
Prominent People
- Mayor Bressail
- The Suanealaena shipping family
History
Locations About Town
Landmarks
Unique Shops and Services
Shops
Bars, Inns, and Taverns
Prominent Hangouts
- "The Crate": directly outside the hospital on the main north-south road.
Important Activities
Favors
Traditional Favor Orbs can be obtained outside the East Gate and can be redeemed down a path inside the Temple at the Town Square.
Task Givers
| Task Giver | Location | Task Types |
|---|---|---|
| old Maisie | Riverhaven, wandering the streets | delivery, foraging, item rec (area) |
| Fara | Riverhaven, Fara's Furs | kill critters, kill boss, delivery, item recovery, skins/pelts |
| Ioun | Riverhaven, Ioun's Pawn | delivery, item recovery, item rec (area) |
| Guildleader Mo | Riverhaven, Barbarian Guild | kill critters, delivery |
| Guildleader Jelna Sarik | Riverhaven, Cleric Guild | delivery |
| Guildleader Nebela Mentrade | Riverhaven, Empath Guild | delivery, foraging, item rec (area) |
| Representative Remen | Riverhaven, Paladin Guild | delivery |
| Journeywoman Ievia | Riverhaven, Ranger Guild | delivery |
| Guildleader Willowbrook | Riverhaven, Trader Guild | delivery |
| Guildmistress Karazhil | Riverhaven, Warrior Mage Guild | delivery |
| Guildleader Crow | Therengia, Thief Guild | delivery |
Quests
- Cleric Quest for Resurrection is under the Zaulfung Swamp out the East Gate.
Creatures:
Maps
- Graphical Layout and some official information on Riverhaven
- Map 30 - The Grande City of Riverhaven
- Map 30a - Pinewoods and Northeast Wilds
- Map 30b - Dunshade Manor
- Map 31 - Haven North Gate and East Gate
- Map 31a - Zaulfung Swamps
- Map 31b - Trackless Swamps
- Map 31c - Pejek Bog
- Map 31d - Maelshyve's Fortress
- Map 31e - Abandoned Castle
- Map 32 - Haven West Gate
- Map 32a - West Wilds, Dark Tunnels
- Map 33 - Road to Theren
Scripts
- Click here for possible scripts
Miscellaneous
The Crossing was originally the starting city for all new adventurers. However, Riverhaven now has a chance of being one's starting city. Those from an estate holding family may choose which city to start in.