White Moon Cove at a Glance
White Moon Cove is a respectable fishing town located in a cove which acts as an excellent, natural harbour. The inhabitants of this tightly-knit community are sober, hardworking and amiable fishermen, traders and other sturdy folk making their living from the sea.
Despite being a fairly peaceful and law-abiding place, White Moon Cove still hold many opportunities for adventure, from rumours of secret smuggler activity to an ancient and possibly haunted lighthouse. Yet, perhaps the most famous reason for White Moon Cove's notoriety is the mysterious underwater edifice known as the Sunken Pyramid which lies hidden far beneath the waves a few miles out to sea. The handful of sages and scholars possessing any knowledge of this massive stone structure debate whether it is a completely natural rock formation, a natural site that has somehow been intentionally modified, or something built long ago by human, or inhuman, hands.
Ruler: Ruler Barro Godwyn
Government: Council
Population: 328 (including surrounding area; 287 humans, 26 halflings, 6 gnomes, 4 elves, 2 dwarves, 2 half-orcs, 1 half-elves)
Alignments: NG
Languages: Common
White Moon Cove is a small, respectable fishing village located in a cove which acts as an excellent, natural harbour. The inhabitants of this tightly-knit community are relatively sober, hardworking and amiable fishermen, traders and other sturdy folk who make their living primarily from the sea. While fishing is the village’s main industry, there are also a few small farms in the neighbouring countryside. The village holds a weekly market which attracts folk from many nearby smaller settlements.
The village is a peaceful and law abiding place, despite its somewhat isolated location. If anything, this isolation has made its citizens self-reliant and fiercely loyal to one another.
During the day, fishing and other activities connected to the sea’s many bounties occupy the villagers’ time. After a long day of work, most people retire to their homes for the evening. Before heading home, many stop by the Sleeping Triton, for fellowship, laughter and a hearty meal.
White Moon Cove is a busy hub for trade. Because of this, the people of White Moon Cove live relatively well, despite their simple and generally rugged way of life. The dock area is small and well ordered, with a single, long pier which extends out into the water. A hodgepodge of rowboats and various other small vessels are typically tied to the pier, along with the occasional larger ocean-going vessel. Businesses and shops cluster around White Moon’s marketplace.
Cartography Tommi Salama
Notable Locations
Most of the village comprises peasant homes. A few locations, however, are of interest to adventurers:
Seafoam Trade Goods: Edric’s Trading Shop is almost always busy with sailors, merchants and local residents alike.
Gwyn’s Smithy: This large building is owned and operated by Orin Gwyn. Items available include sword blades, farming implements, eating utensils and ship’s tools.
Sleeping Triton: The Sleeping Triton comprises a spacious tavern with two dozen cosy rooms. It is easily one of the most popular places in White Moon Cove.
White Chapel: White Moon Cove’s temple is one of the most impressive buildings in the village. Recently constructed, the temple’s high-domed roof gleams in the sunlight.
Village Hall: This building comprises a large central meeting room and a number of smaller chambers and offices. It is well-guarded during the day and securely locked at night.
Dorna’s Fishmonger’s Shop: This large building, located near both the marketplace and the docks, is a popular destination of sailors and fisherman alike.
The Cyclops: Known to locals as “The Cyclops,” this old stone lighthouse sits at the mouth of the cove. It is by far the oldest structure in the village.
Marketplace: Numerous stalls and animal pens fill the area in a semi-organized jumble. A large weekly market day draws people from all over the local area.
Want More?
White Moon Coves appears in Villages of Ashlar (available in OSR and Pathfinder 1st editions here at the Raging Swan Press store) and The Sunken Pyramid (a Pathfinder 1st edition adventure for 7th-level characters). You can download for free the village’s maps (and the maps for all Ashlar’s villages) in Ashlarian Village Maps.
Design Marc Radle Cartography Tommi Salama