Appendix A: NPC Quick Reference
| NPC | Role | Location | Key Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrain Stonefist | The Radiant (Guildmaster) | Guildhall | Authority, high-stakes contracts |
| Garrik Dunholt | Quartermaster | Guildhall | Equipment, logistics, subtle warnings |
| Merrowin Hale | High Archivist | Beacon’s Vault | Research, restricted information |
| Elowen Briarthorn | Head Druid | Lantern’s Garden | Nature/ecology, Glowstone effects |
| Sister Ysmara | Temple Keeper | Temple of the Many | Healing, moral guidance, confessions |
| Delia Ashford | Tavern Owner | Gilded Tavern | Rumors, social connector, indirect hooks |
| Wren Galvasi | Apothecary | Apothecary Bloom | Potions, poison ID, plant expertise |
| Saelen Duskmantle | Enchanter | Lightweave Enchantments | Magic ID, scrolls, Elder Sage Council past |
| Brennan Thornwall | Weaponsmith | Thornwall’s Arms | Equipment, custom work, Nin’Durahl connection |
| Mira Oakheart | Outfitter | Mira’s Rope & Rigging | River expertise, guides, expedition gear |
| Jorram Caskwell | Provisioner | Caskwell’s General | Supplies, gossip, Returning Hero shelf |
| Helda Ironfell | Watch Captain | Civil Watch HQ | Law enforcement, local security |
Appendix B: Location Quick Reference
| Location | District | Primary Function |
|---|---|---|
| The Lanternspire | Lantern Hill | Beacon tower, symbol of Guildspire |
| The Guildhall | Lantern Hill | Brigade HQ, administration |
| Beacon’s Vault | Lantern Hill | Secure archive |
| Lantern’s Garden | Lantern Hill | Living botanical archive |
| Training Grounds | Lantern Hill | Brigade training |
| Memorial of Light | Lantern Hill | Remembrance garden |
| The Gilded Tavern | Market Rise | Social hub, informal intelligence |
| Temple of the Many | Market Rise | Multi-faith sanctuary, healing |
| Market Square | Market Rise | Commerce, news exchange |
| The Contract Board | Market Rise | Public quest postings |
| Thornwall’s Arms | Market Rise | Weapons and armor |
| Apothecary Bloom | Market Rise | Potions and herbal remedies |
| Caskwell’s General | Market Rise | Expedition supplies |
| Lightweave Enchantments | Market Rise | Magical services |
| River Docks | Riverward | Trade and passenger transport |
| Public Kitchens | Riverward | Free meals, community aid |
| Trade Yards | Riverward | Cargo, warehousing, labor exchange |
| Ferry Landing | Riverward | Passenger ferries, notice board |
| Mira’s Rope & Rigging | Riverward | River and climbing gear |
Appendix C: Sourcebook Cross-References
The following sourcebook chapters are most relevant when running Guildspire:
Chapter 3: The Twelve Gods — For the faiths represented in the Temple of the Many.
Chapter 5: Geography — Volaxia — For Crownheart Vale, the Crystal River, the Gilded Crossroads, and surrounding settlements.
Chapter 9: Factions & Organizations — For the Firefly Brigade’s world-level role, the Merchant Houses, the Elder Sage Council, and the Druid Circles.
Chapter 10: Magic & the Arcane — For Glowstone mechanics, magical services context, and the eight schools.
Chapter 11: Threats & Mysteries — For the Rot, the Glowstone reactivation, Erruuth, and other active threats that generate contracts.