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on Deyda Harbor

estled between Melitis and Akros, Deyda

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Random Encounters

Harbor attracts patrons from both of the polis.

Serving as a trade port and dedicated site to
Atheros, it has a seedy reputation by civilized
standards. With the mounting trade-war
between the Twelve and Akros’ regent tensions are high
between the two people, largely keeping to their own
districts. The cities architecture is the crude blend of both
prominent cultures and the poor design of a city that grew
too quickly.

At any time while the players are in the city, they may receive
a random encounter. Feel free to pick one or roll on the
chart. How many, if any, of these encounters that happen is
up to you.
City Events

d4 Encounter

The party finds a small orphan girl begging for

The small port has a reputation for attracting patrons
wishing to escape the status quo of their home, even if for
just a moment. Akroan’s often come seek revelry during
military leave, flocking to The Gilded Goat. The town is quite
popular among the Anapsian philosophers seeking pleasure.
Though it is not uncommon for wealthy Melitian’s to gamble
away their coin at the River’s Rose.
food. She explains to the party that the
1.
orphanage is overcrowded, and “the ladies that
normally to pick up children stopped coming.”
A naked bard from Akros asks for directions to
2.
The Gilded Goat.
A traveling philosopher from Melitis invites the

The harbor is governed by a priest of Atheros, Thalis 3. players back to The River’s Rose for drinks

Katasardis (human, he/him, cult fanatic), who has trained

and philosophical debate.

force of 1D20 disciples protecting the city. These forces are

made up of Clerics (priest). The leader of the defenses is a
paladin, Hera Malliade (human, she/her, champion). That
said, it would not be hard to raise a militia of Startians if a
large enough threat arose.
Overview
A sailor approaches the party saying that his
4. captain is looking to hire some new ship hands
for an upcoming expedition.

I developed this as a supplement for my Theros campaign. If

you stumble upon it, feel free to use as much of as little as
you would like. If you need more NPCs, I suggest checking
out my Theros Random NPC supplement
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Akroan District
This part of town has the rowdiness one would expect from
soldiers blowing off steam. The town guard over patrols the
area in response to the constant summons by business
owners. Flamespeakers sometimes find their way into the
area when needing to do business with the outside world.
While in this district players may hear any of the following
rumors. You can decide to what extend these rumors are
true and the weight of their implications. Feel free to pick
one that suits your needs or roll on the chart.
Akroan Rumors
d4 Rumor
“I cannot wait for the Ironian games this
summer. They cannot come soon enough.
1.
Word says The Whip has been training
competitors in secret out in the mountains.”
“My sister was on patrol out East. She said
2. rumor out there is that there is some kind of
civil war going on in Oreskos.”
“I heard one of the priests back home say that
3. the Queen turned into a pillar of fire and
vanished.”
“My commanding officer told us to be ready,
they said that we might finally push the front all
4. the way to Skophos. It is about time if you ask
me, and you better make sure your Stratian is
ready.”
The Gilded Goat (Brothel)
The inn is a large building built of large columns.
Accommodations include several large guest rooms, a large
private bath house, and a wine cellar. The brothel employs
mostly men as sex workers, and the Madame Kataia Miskea
(human, she/her, commoner) insists on inspecting every coin
paid to her. She is warm and plays the part well but is quick
to act the second someone steps out of line. She is fiercely
loyal to her staff and expects patrons to treat them with the
same respect she does. Individuals from Melitis are told
quite loudly by the Akroans in they area that they are not
welcome.
Some recurring patrons include:
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The Gilded Goat
d4 Patron
Makis (human, he/him, bandit captain), an
evil mercenary. He has black hair and blue
1. eyes. He wears studded leather armor and
wields a flair. He seeks fame and glory, by any
means necessary.
Faidon (Satyr, he/him, commoner), an artist.
Faidon has white hair & fur and dark eyes. He
2.
walks with a link and wears modes garments.
He compulsively rhymes his words.
Rena (human, she/her, commoner), an
alchemist. Tela has brown curly hair and dark
3. eyes. She wears fine clothing and numerous
rings. She secretly worships Pharika above all
other Gods.
Alekos (human, he/him, Akroan Hoplite), a
soldier. Alekos has brown hair and narrow
4.
brown eyes, and a matted beard. He also
speaks with a stutter.
Tito’s Forge
The blacksmith is a single-story building with a black
shingled roof and a small, enclosed deck. Several battered
shields with the symbols of Startian forces depicted on
them. It contains a large overflowing bookshelf and a hot
forge in the middle of the shop. Tito (human, he/him,
commoner), the owner maintains a shrine to Purphoros.
Serf’s Camp
When Arkoan’s bring their servants and serfs with them to
the harbor, they leave them in a small camp outside the walls
of the town. They are expected to stay their until they receive
specific summons from their master.
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 Anapsian District
The area is home to those citizens of Melitis who have come
to call the harbor home. Despite traveling here to escape
many of their home’s customs, the people still display the
mannerisms of their more “cultural” brethren. Freedom of
speech is revered in the area and individuals are expected to
openly express themselves.
While in this district players may hear any of the following
rumors. You can decide to what extend these rumors are
true and the weight of their implications. Feel free to pick
one that suits your needs or roll on the chart.
Meletian Rumors
d4 Rumor
Something is amiss in Setessa, they have not
1. been accepting travelers or merchants for
some time now.
“My cousin told me that sailors are searching
2. for something ancient, something that should
probably stay secret.”
“I met one of them nomads. They said that on
3. the other side of Setessa the Satyr throw
parties like you have never seen.”
“I hear the oracles back home have been
4. acting strange. I got a bad feeling in my bones
that something bad is coming.”
The River’s Rose (gambling den)
The inn is a single-story building with a cellar for gambling.
Accommodations consist of wooden cots near the hearth.
Sleeping is not typically an expectation at this inn. Patrons
often either spend the night playing cards and dice or out on
the deck debating obscure philosophies out of favor in
Melitis. Any Akroan who enters the tavern is likely met with
long stares and uncomfortable silences. Th elderly
innkeeper, Yanna (human, she/her, commoner), is thoughtful
and slow to speak. According to Madame Miskea, her rival
tavern keeper secretly leads a small gang of orphan pick
pockets, sticking them on Akroan soldiers.
Some recurring patrons include:
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The Gilded Goat
d4 Patron
Paris (centaur, he/him, noble) aristocrat. Paris
is cultured, with thick blonde hair and amber
1. eyes. The River’s Rose has been his home
since the death of his child, by the hand of a
sorcerer he now hunts.
Natasa (human, she/her, commoner)
merchant. Natasa is common in appearance
with braided brown hair and brown eyes. She
2.
wears travel-stained clothing and a pewter
amulet. She is a pack rat and carries bags of
random junk.
Luce (human, they/them, noble). Luce is tall
with braided long hair and green eyes. They
3.
wear fine jewels and is a practiced dart
thrower.
Leto (human, he/him, Meletian Hoplite). Leto
has a square face with thin black hair and
emerald eyes. He wears fine clothing and a
4.
luminous amulet. Leto is wrongly accused of
theft and has been discharged from the
military.
Golden-Sable Pavilion
This theater is home to the “famous” Nasos (human, he/him,
bard) and his dancing Sables (Bronze Sable). Nasos prefers
to “speak with his feat” and tries to settle arguments with
dance. He often pokes his nose into town business and tries
to solve problems this way. He runs poorly attendee shows
every night and will eagerly accept any attendees for cheap
prices. He keeps a small shrine to Phenax at the back of the
thature, hoping that his worship will make him a famous
actor.
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Other Points in Town
The Alter of Rivers
This temple to Atheros is the central point of governance in
town. Thalis Katasardis (human, he/him, cult fanatic) and
Hera Malliade (human, she/her, champion) rarely leave the
temple grounds. Thalis is a little too cheerful for a ‘glorified
mortician’, at least according to Madame Miskea. Hera is the
local captains with thinly veiled threats about Triton attacks
if they do not shop at his store. Fotios cannot make good on
his threats, but knows the sailors are scared enough that
they won’t push the issue. If the players are seeking sea
voyage, Fotios can likely point them in the right direction.
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Zinon (human, he/him, commoner) is a man from Setessa.

After leaving home he traveled for years before settling
down. Lost in a world with foreign customs, he established a
small orphanage with a shrine to Karametra. He provides a
home for children until one of the women of Setessa can
come and collect them, but they have stopped coming in
recent months. This has left the home crowded and Zinon is
struggling to keep up. He believes that he has been “cast
out” yet again.
The Survivor’s Assortments (General

Store)

With the halt in trade, the harbor is rather empty. The once
bustling streets have become largely empty, leaving many of
the business struggling. This has attracted less reputable
sailors to the town, adding to the already sleazy reputation.
Owned by Fotios (Triton, they/them, commoner), the
Survivor’s Assortment is living up to its name. While other
stores are considering closing their doors, this one is doing
great. It is a two-story building with reinforced wooden
doors. It has low ceilings and shelves full of oddities. Players
can find adventuring gear here. Fotios has been extorting
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