Lodi

The valley of Lodi was unveiled to Achaea in Mayan, 223AF, by Sarapis, the Logos. Lodi is an area exclusive to newbies trying to get to know the lands in (relative) safety.

Poraeus the dragon, observer of the gateway, watches over all newbies with compassionate eyes. Do not try to enter Lodi if you are above level 21, or you will be quickly ejected by a bronze dragon friend of Poraeus.

Lodi is home to many friends and foes for a new adventurer to meet, greet and if desired, slay. There are many small quests that can be done around Lodi for those wishing for a mental challenge.

Geography

The valley of Lodi can be located in the southeastern part of the continent of Sapience, just north of Shallam, Jewel of the East.

Lodi itself is actually comprised of two areas - the valley itself to the north and the gnome village of Gorshire in the south.

A indoor lair can be found at the far northwestern part of the valley, filled with wildcats and their unfortunate sheep meals (worse things have happened to the sheep in the past). A deep coal mine can be found to the northeast.

Inhabitants

There are many nameless folk in the Lodi crowd such as the gnome men, women, children, deputies, and guards, but there are some who have made a name for themselves.

• Arane, the wife of Shais
• Blaan, the hermit troll
• Braan, the troll
• Breit, a lazy farmboy
• Dorven, the fat foreman of the mine
• Fergil, the goose rancher
• Kortine, the miner
• Scylina, the wildcat queen
• Shais, a farmer of the Putoran
• Sleff, a scrawny miner
• Thraigh, the farmer
• Verld, fisherman of Lodi

The following denizens can be found in the village of Gorshire, located in the southern area of Lodi.

• Beck, the Chief Constable
• Bencur, the innkeeper
• Bruenor, the gnome blacksmith
• Bruer, the miller
• Durnun, the Mayor of Gorshire
• Sinoi, the weaver
• Tenobob, the wizardress
• Willis, the millworker

Shops

Everything a newbie would need to survive their first year in Achaea can be found within Lodi itself.

1. A food stall, with all basic, cheap foods.
2. An apothecary, with mana, health, and empty vials.
3. A clothing stall, with all basic wearable wares.
4. A general store, with pipes, pocketbelts, packs and tinderboxes.
5. A bait and tackle shop, for fishing.