- When Men began to sail the Moonsea, Traitor's Isle was quickly discovered.
In fact, on the clearest of days the peak of Mount Valbek was seen above
the eastern horizon from Volyn. The people of the city mythified
the peak as the flying palace of Karmine-Alusan, the sun-god. Once
the island was discovered, the people named it Valbek, after the peak.
The wizards' prescense on the island waned and the plans for New Volyn
were thrown out. However, Captain Tegul of the Wicked Wench retired
to Freeport and built it anew. Over time, traders, smugglers, and
other people who couldn't stay anywhere else began to arrive. After
Capt. Tegul's death, a council of locals was established to manage the
minimal civic affairs of the port, it still does so today.
- Who Rules: The Council
- Who Really Rules: Trade. Of course, all of the councilmen are traders, so that should be obvious.
- Population: 10,000
- Major Products: trade, volcanic rock
- Army: Civilian militia of about 400 who perform first man their ships and then take positions on the eastern hills overlooking the city and the harbor.
- Navy:
- Notable Characters around town:
- Guilds of Freeport
- The Council
- Free Traders
- Notable Mages:
- Notable Churches:
- Blackhall; temple to Hislorken, 2 priests and 27 followers. Freeport is one of the few cities (if not the only one) where worship of the dark god is tolerated.
- Notable Underground Organizations:
- Southern Caravan Alliance
- Mount Valbek
- Equipment shops:
- Hardy Inns: