The town of Marqest lies about 2 miles south of the ruins of the castle from which it takes its name. There would seem to be little reason to visit this place for most normal people, however it draws a great number of both adventurers and miscreants due to the rumors of plentiful treasures hidden in the cellars of the Duke. Much to the consternation of the locals but to the gain of the town's businesses the Mayor makes great allowances for brisk trade and shady dealings. Of note there is no official Watch or Law enforcement in town, the locals and adventurers who base themselves here will come together and drive out or get rid of any who become too troublesome.
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| Town of Marqest |
The following establishments are of note to those who arrive in Marqest proper:
The Dog-N-Bone (Tavern/Brewery)
The proprietor of the place is an older man known only as Fernand. He has always been here and likely knows many rumors about the castle and adventurers passing through. The famous Flaming Green-Skeleton can be found here as well as the Adventurers Leader-board. The Tavern is known for the greatest amount of carousing that goes on in Marqest proper and is held in high regard by all adventurers who come here.
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| Fernand |
Marqest Town Hall
This well kept building is the center of any "official" town business, as well as the home of all the property records and familia registries etc. The basement is home to the town's jail and is kept in use mostly for carousers that get out of hand and the usual debtors that owe to much money.
Mayor Richard Justin Saint-Egreve has been in charge for many years and the people seem satisfied with his work. As long as the gold and treasures retrieved from the castle flow through the town and no one pushes their luck too far the Mayor is willing to overlook a lot.
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| The Mayor of Marqest town |
The Church of Saint Baldric of the Liminal Eye
Father Brenard oversees worship services at this simple gothic church. He friendly with those who would do good and put right the wrongs done by the Duke and his minions. Brenard is helped out by a retired adventuring Cleric, Father Liam O'shea that can be found often at the Dog-n-bone.
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| Father Brenard |
The Tap (seedy tavern)
A less reputable establishment on the outskirt of town, is known for a shadier type of cliental. The proprietor Pascal is said to have contacts with various "guilds".
The House of Madame Polidori
A very fine establishment dedicated to the ...."arts". The Madame is known to have an interest in playbooks, sheet music and other items of artful nature that are brought out of the castle.
Hospice of the Sisters of Saint Boniface of the three Testaments
A half dozen nuns overseen by Reverend Mother Geraldina, administer this refuge for healing of long and short term ailments. Although admittance is free, donations are welcome.
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| Reverend Mother |
Curios, Antiques & Fortunes
This ramshackle building is stocked with all manner of odd junk and one never knows what may be found. Mordechai the owner employs two strapping lads Simon and Jacob to discourage chicanery. For a nominal fee his daughter Celestina will read your fortune.
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Celestina
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The Blacksmith
Erwin the blacksmith is a capable man and can be contracted to repair armor and make arrow and spear tips. He is not however and armor or weapon smith and the creation of suits of armour, shields and weapons of battle quality are beyond him.
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| Erwin |
There are more locations in the town as well as a Market square where twice a month merchants arrive from out of town to do business. The locations noted above are the most notable to Adventurers who are operating out of the town for forays to the Castle.
