The Shallows

The Shallows of Hammerfall is the commoner quarter of the city, but it is also a giant entrance to the great city. It is a thriving populace

Demographics¶

Hammerfall total population is roughly 10000

The Shallows holds the majority of people, they are sectioned off from Upper Hammerfall. Approximately 6000 people are contained within the Shallows.

Districts of The Shallows¶

[[Njord's Mercy]]¶

The great tower and chapel district devoted to Njord. The tower protects the river port. The district is called Njord's Mercy due to a plea to the sea and wind god Njord to spare the souls entering the city by this means.

Mongeet ¶

Used to be called the Fishmonger's Meet but has been shortened over time to Mongeet

Eastern Elf Shallows ¶

Elven Ghetto

Western Elf Shallows ¶

Slightly higher class of elves, skilled labourers or more valued Elves.

[[Richeri]]¶

Market districts and roads to Upper Hammerfall.

[[Kingsroad]]¶

Road to Upper Hammerfall, previously called the High Kings road but has become known as Kingsroad

[[Orgate]]¶

Previously known as the Ork gate due to the prevalence of Ork attacks through the southwestern gates to the city.

Notable Locations¶

The Drowned Man (Njord’s Mercy)¶

A dockside tavern and shrine to Njord, serving sailors, merchants, and travelers. It’s run by Captain Yarra Thorne, a retired pirate turned priestess. Legends say Njord spared her from a storm, and she now offers safe passage blessings—for a price.

The Hollow Coin (Richeri)¶

A high-stakes gambling den run by "Honest" Jacard Velt, a former noble-turned-criminal. The rich and poor alike place bets here, but the house always wins. Some say a secret tunnel beneath the den leads directly to Upper Hammerfall.

The Lamenting Bell (Eastern Elf Shallows)¶

A crumbling bell tower where elves gather to mourn their ancestors. The bell, when rung, is said to reveal the restless spirits of wronged elves.

The Bone Market (Orgate)¶

A rough-and-tumble marketplace selling illicit goods, rare beast parts, and even rumored necromantic artifacts. The local enforcer, Gorza Redjaw, an aging half-orc, keeps order with brute strength and an iron will.

Notable Characters¶

Brother Edvin Stormveil (Njord’s Mercy)¶

A fervent priest of Njord who believes a great flood will soon cleanse the Shallows. He has started gathering followers, urging them to prepare for the coming storm.

[[Veylith Lorarion]] (West Elf Shallows)¶

A master glassblower and hidden rebel leader, rallying elves to claim their rightful place in the city.

Gordrick "The Rustborn" (Orgate)¶

A dwarven mercenary with an iron jaw and a mechanical arm, said to be a relic of a forgotten age. Works as a sellsword but dreams of reclaiming his family’s lost riches.

Sister Alda Varin (Richeri)¶

A healer who secretly brokers information for a mysterious client in Upper Hammerfall. She trades healing services for secrets.

Kvarrac (Mongeet)¶

An urban legend whispered about in the streets—a mysterious figure who controls the city’s underbelly. Some say he’s a mutant, others a masked noble in hiding.

Adventure Hooks¶

The Sunken Vault – A flood has exposed a forgotten vault beneath Njord’s Mercy. Strange symbols and drowned corpses suggest something was buried there for a reason.
The Bell Toll at Midnight – An unknown figure has rung the Lamenting Bell at midnight for three nights in a row. Now, ghosts have begun appearing, seeking justice for past crimes.
Murder on Kingsroad – A wealthy merchant was found dead on Kingsroad with a single elven arrow in his chest. Elves are being blamed, but some suspect a setup.
The Sewer Cult – Disappearances in Mongeet lead to an underground cult that worships something lurking beneath the city.
The Smuggler’s Map – A half-burned map found in a dead man’s pocket points to a hidden passage beneath the Hollow Coin.

Secrets & Points of Interest¶

The City Beneath – The Ancient Elven Tomb is actually an entrance to an ancient, buried district predating Hammerfall itself. Strange carvings hint at forsaken gods.
The River Serpent – Some sailors whisper that something enormous moves beneath the waters near Njord’s Mercy, watching and waiting.