Isca

Isca is a sizeable village (still smaller than a town) lying approximately equidistant between Akca and Daran in Akra Kuden.

It resides upon one of the higher hills in the area, with a Temple of Lliira at the apex of the hill, overlooking a large forest to its south. Its current population is approximately 100, with a notable amount being orcs of the Spears of Vengeance.

Government
A loose government has been formed from those that took charge of the Reconstruction of Isca, as a council. It is expected that some form of mayor or formal leader will be established soon. Ovon Sorrowspear is one prominent member of this council.

The Destruction of Isca
During the summer months of 1769 AU, Isca was razed by an orcish tribe that is now known to be called the Bloody Hammer Tribe, named after their predisposition for brutal and unrepentant violence. The entirety of the village was either destroyed or burnt, with the majority of the populace being slain either in the initial assault or shortly after as they attempted to flee. Many of the refugees from this attack fled to Akca, in the hopes that they would be safe within the Capital Area's walls.

The Reconstruction of Isca
As part of Caius Roseberry and the Guardians of the White Rose's resolve to restore both the Temple of Lliira and the village of Isca itself, the nearby orc tribe, the Spears of Vengeance, were spoken with. They learnt that the Spears of Vengeance were not responsible for Isca's destruction, but instead a different orc tribe that has since moved north - the Bloody Hammer Tribe. An agreement was hence reached with the Spears of Vengeance and their leader, Ovon Sorrowspear. The tribe wished to move into the village, though the Iscan villagers would be justifiably apprehensive - so Caius offered to mediate and vouch for the orcs. The Spears of Vengeance would assist with the village's rebuilding, helping with lumber, food and labour. In return, the villagers would agree to try to accept them. Both sides understood it may take weeks, even months, before the orcs could begin to be accepted properly, but it is a challenge Ovon Sorrowspear was willing to undertake.

The Temple of Lliira began to be rebuilt at the same time, which gradually allowed the restless ghosts that still lingered within to pass on into the next life, their burdens of their time on Cidir lifted.

Culture
With the Reconstruction of Isca well underway, Isca has slowly started to accept folk from from other races thanks to Ovon Sorrowspear and the other orcs from the Spears of Vengeance tribe. Though they are still apprehensive towards atypical races, especially orcs that aren't a part of Sorrowspear's tribe.

Religion
A Temple of Lliira resides at the apex of the hill Isca lies on at the eastern side of the village, overlooking the forest to the south of the village. The sight of the forest at sunrise and sunset is said to be especially beautiful, making the temple a popular location for social events such as balls or parties, given the temple's sizeable ballroom. Even nobles are said to enjoy the sight, though the Joybringers naturally did not discriminate between patrons based on their wealth.

After the Reconstruction of Isca, the temple is now "led" by a Joybringer from Akca. As the Joybringers do not believe in a strict hierarchy or anything of the like, the priest is in practice a simple Joybringer with more experience with their ways. There is a small tradition of lighting a single candle when visiting the Temple of Lliira, started by Caius Roseberry of the Guardians of the White Rose.

Cemetery
Isca's cemetery has been greatly expanded during the Reconstruction of Isca. There is a memorial sign telling of the Bloody Hammer's responsibility for the loss of life, and makes a point of noting the Spears of Vengeance's assistance laying these folk to rest.

Biome
Isca lies upon a hill near a large forest.

Notes for DMs
For the purposes of determining what is available in Isca, use the D&D Shop Catalog document.

Isca is a Rural locale with a general store, a stable (transportation), a tailor, a single temple and a single (Commoner/Poor) inn.

Prices are Normal, though most of what they have goes towards self-sufficiency while they rebuild.