Haven The Cataclysm & The War of the Lance The current year for our homebrewed Dragonlance campaign is set during 381AC. Inspired By Trampas Whiteman

The largest city in Abanasinia, the Lordcity of Haven is a farming comunity centrally located between Solace and Gateway. Haven has been declared a Lordcity by its inhabitants, who naively believe their city rivals the great Lordcities of Solamnia. Still, Haven is an important hub of activity in Abanasinia. Its fertile farmlands yield many crops that help sustain the local people. In the past, even the Qualinesti elves purchased their grapes from Haven vineyards, making a wine that became famous throughout Ansalon.

Haven arose in Abanasinia from the ruins of an elven city that was destroyed in the Cataclysm. A number of human families built the city with the aid of the elves and set themselves up as the rulers. Many laws and privileges were created at the whim of the founders, and any person who wishes to have any say in the Lordcity of Haven, must be able to trace their lineage back somehow to the city founders. The mayor who governs the city is of foremost importance in being able to do this.

The most important city in Abanasinia, Haven has a very important part spreading new religions, including Belzor's, the old gods, and the Seekers. Rule of the city was taken by the Seeker priests, who set themselves up as the Council of Highseekers. The Seekers' headquarters was erected in Haven and they setup their own militia, using the mayor of that time as their puppet.

From a political center, it quickly turned into a religious center. During The War of The Lance, the city was captured by the Red Dragonarmy, and was quickly suppressed the false religions, forcing fake priests to convert to Takhisis or be slain. Haven is located southwest of Solace, northwest of the Darken Wood and northwest of the Qualinesti realm.

Although Haven is geographically large, its population has been relatively small in the past, numbering around five thousand people. However, with refugees flooding the city, the population has swollen to just under fifteen thousand. With such a massive influx, thieves and other people of dubious profession walk the streets.

Holy Guards are stationed throughout the city, viewing everyone with suspicion. The city is surrounded by a low marble wall that was originally constructed to keep out wildlife. A guardhouse stands at the city gates, which until recently were left open during the day, welcoming people from across the land. The gates are now closed to bar the entry of more refugees. Haven is a relatively large city with a population of approximately 14,889 citizens with a mix of 82% humans, 8% kender with the remaining races being dwarves for the most with some half elves mixed in.

During the War of the Lance, rule of the city was taken by the Seeker priests, who set themselves up as the Council of Highseekers. The Seekers' headquarters was erected in Haven and they setup their own militia, using the mayor of that time as their puppet. After the death of Verminaard in Pax Tharkas, Haven was made the new headquarters of the Red Dragonarmy. Beggars, casualties of the war, started to line the roads leading into Haven begging for food and coin.

Now, thirty years later, with the war being over with and the fall of the Seeker religion, rule again passed back to the mayor, and the city has continued to grow and develop through extensive trade and commerce.

Notable Locations
• Steel Tankard Tavern
• Traders Bank of Haven
• Blackrock Bakery
• Daft Gnome Ale House
• Grinning Goat Tavern
• The Happee Ohgr
• Haven Arms
• Haven Council Hall
• Haven Grand Market
• Haven Jail
• Mageware Shop
• River Harbor
• Ironheart Blacksmith
• Purveyor of Pigments and Dyes
• Haven Cemetary
• Swan's Musicians

Geographical Locations
• Haven River
• Haven's Vale
• Seeker Reaches