Palin's Cove
Named for the Keyra Palin, naval heroine of early Korvosa, Palin's Cove is one of the most important holdings of the city-state's realm. Originally a military outpost, Palin's Cove played a vital role in early Chelaxian victories over the Shoanti. Located approximately 80 miles northwest of Korvosa at the mouth of the Falcon River, Palin's Cover served as a naval garrison until 4485 AR, when it became an official settlement of the city.1
Over the years, a number of extensive Shoanti sieges were laid on the town, but it never fell, and was rewarded by Korvosa with a strong industrial presence. Modern-day Palin's Cove can be identified for miles around by the cloud of thick black smoke which rises from its many factories. The pollution caused by the industrial epicenter of the town have caused great animosity and even violence from druids, Gozreh worshipers, and even ordinary smiths and craftsmen pushed out of their niche in the market by the overwhelming workhouses.2
Not only do the catapults, ballistae, and trebuchets it produces serve as major exports both for the town and Korvosa, but they remain ever ready for another attack, a remnant of the town's military origins.3 Despite these defenses, Palin's Cove has long been plagued by the red dragon4 Glarataxus, who has periodically tormented the town since his first attack in 4571.1
References
Paizo set the Pathfinder Society Roleplaying Guild scenario The Cultist's Kiss in Palin's Cove and included a town map in the scenario.
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 . Guide to Korvosa, Inside back cover. Paizo Inc., 2008
- ↑ . “Varisia” in The Hook Mountain Massacre, 70. Paizo Inc., 2007
- ↑ . “Chapter 2: Places” in Guide to Korvosa, 8. Paizo Inc., 2008
- ↑ Paizo ceased the use of chromatic dragons with the publication of Monster Core, as part of the Pathfinder Second Edition Remaster Project. When mentioned in Monster Core and subsequent publications, existing chromatic dragons might be retroactively changed to new or equivalent types of non-chromatic dragons.
