Blackburn's Crossing - Revision history

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	}[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]]. Though its folk are not as outgoing compared to those whom dwell in some other [[land]]s, the people of Blackburn's Crossing are remarkably [[tolerant]] and open-minded in relation to the other Mordentish folk. The relatively welcome and egalitarian acceptance of both [[foreigner]]s and natives stands out from the usually wary and uptight Mordentish response to strangers. Furthermore, even a mix of nonhuman races can be found here.<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78</ref>		[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]]. Though its folk are not as outgoing compared to those whom dwell in some other [[land]]s, the people of Blackburn's Crossing are remarkably [[tolerant]] and open-minded in relation to the other Mordentish folk. The relatively welcome and egalitarian acceptance of both [[foreigner]]s and natives stands out from the usually wary and uptight Mordentish response to strangers. Furthermore, even a mix of nonhuman races can be found here.<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78</ref>

	The village's relatively worldly engagement to the world plus the presence of a thriving [[black market]] make it a subject of fear to a number of the Mordentish whom live outside it.<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78-79">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78-79</ref>		The village's relatively worldly engagement to the world plus the presence of a thriving [[black market]] make it a subject of fear to a number of the Mordentish whom live outside it.<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78-79">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78-79</ref>
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	The Barber-Surgeon: The town “doctor” as there is no true physician (other than Father Teague). Steafan Faulkner (exp 3) seals wounds and treats injuries as best he can in addition to offering a shave and haircut.		The Barber-Surgeon: The town “doctor” as there is no true physician (other than Father Teague). Steafan Faulkner (exp 3) seals wounds and treats injuries as best he can in addition to offering a shave and haircut.

	~~Boristi~~ Trading Company: Operated by a wealthy Borcan family, this merchant company specializes in transporting goods across the Core and has a strong presence in Nova Vassa.		Boritsi Trading Company: Operated by a wealthy Borcan family, this merchant company specializes in transporting goods across the Core and has a strong presence in Nova Vassa.

	Chapel to Ezra: This small chapel serves as the religious center of the community. Built when the village was smaller, it can no longer hold all the parishioners at once and the priest holds two sermons each week. As the Crossing has grown there has been more and more talk of building a larger church.		Chapel to Ezra: This small chapel serves as the religious center of the community. Built when the village was smaller, it can no longer hold all the parishioners at once and the priest holds two sermons each week. As the Crossing has grown there has been more and more talk of building a larger church.
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	The Willow’s Heart: A small, cozy inn, it actively discourages rowdy traffic. It attracts those seeking privacy or quiet.		The Willow’s Heart: A small, cozy inn, it actively discourages rowdy traffic. It attracts those seeking privacy or quiet.

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	}[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]]. Though its folk are not as outgoing compared to those whom dwell in some other [[land]]s, the people of Blackburn's Crossing are remarkably [[tolerant]] and open-minded in relation to the other Mordentish folk. The relatively welcome and egalitarian acceptance of both [[foreigner]]s and natives stands out from the usually wary and uptight Mordentish response to strangers. Furthermore, even a mix of nonhuman races can be found here.<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78</ref>		}[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]]. Though its folk are not as outgoing compared to those whom dwell in some other [[land]]s, the people of Blackburn's Crossing are remarkably [[tolerant]] and open-minded in relation to the other Mordentish folk. The relatively welcome and egalitarian acceptance of both [[foreigner]]s and natives stands out from the usually wary and uptight Mordentish response to strangers. Furthermore, even a mix of nonhuman races can be found here.<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78</ref>

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	==History==		==History==
	It was [[founded]] by [[Ian Bruce]] and [[Brian Blackburn]] and named with a [[coin]] toss to avoid [[retired]] [[adventurer]]s turned [[alchemist]]s and [[businessmen]]. In order to procure a steady supply of alchemical goods, the alchemists joined forces to make Blackburn's Crossing a trading hub. Their descendants carried on their work, eventually joining their bloodlines together by marriage and forming the [[Blackburn-Bruce Family]].<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78</ref> However, the family's perchance for decadent excesses and dark research caused public will to drift against them. When the disaster with [[the Apparatus]] occurred, the Blackburn-Bruce Family [[disappeared]] and scattered to the wind for their own safety.<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 49">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 49</ref>		It was [[founded]] by [[Ian Bruce]] and [[Brian Blackburn]] and named with a [[coin]] toss to avoid [[retired]] [[adventurer]]s turned [[alchemist]]s and [[businessmen]]. In order to procure a steady supply of alchemical goods, the alchemists joined forces to make Blackburn's Crossing a trading hub. Their descendants carried on their work, eventually joining their bloodlines together by marriage and forming the [[Blackburn-Bruce Family]].<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78</ref> However, the family's perchance for decadent excesses and dark research caused public will to drift against them. When the disaster with [[the Apparatus]] occurred, the Blackburn-Bruce Family [[disappeared]] and scattered to the wind for their own safety.<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 49">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 49</ref>

			==Authority Figures<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 79">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 79</ref> ==
			*[[Magistrate Cold Cerulean]]
			*[[Mayor Lily Vidicus]]
			*[[Sheriff Jonathan Abrahams]]

			==[[:category:Locations in Blackburn's Crossing\|Locations in Blackburn's Crossing]]<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78</ref>==
			*[[Dancing Lady]]
			*[[Gilded Ladle]]
			*[[Roaring Rapids]]
			*[[Willow's Heart]]

	[[File:Blackburnscrossinglandmarks.jpg\|frame\|{{homebrew-small}}Blackburn's Crossing - by Jester - labelled landmarks]]		[[File:Blackburnscrossinglandmarks.jpg\|frame\|{{homebrew-small}}Blackburn's Crossing - by Jester - labelled landmarks]]

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	{{canon}}[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]].<ref>[[~~Ravenloft~~ Gazetteer ~~Volume~~ III]]</ref>		{{canon}

			}[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]]. Though its folk are not as outgoing compared to those whom dwell in some other [[land]]s, the people of Blackburn's Crossing are remarkably [[tolerant]] and open-minded in relation to the other Mordentish folk. The relatively welcome and egalitarian acceptance of both [[foreigner]]s and natives stands out from the usually wary and uptight Mordentish response to strangers. Furthermore, even a mix of nonhuman races can be found here.<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78</ref>

			The village's relatively worldly engagement to the world plus the presence of a thriving [[black market]] make it a subject of fear to a number of the Mordentish whom live outside it.<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78-79">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78-79</ref>

			==History==
			It was [[founded]] by [[Ian Bruce]] and [[Brian Blackburn]] and named with a [[coin]] toss to avoid [[retired]] [[adventurer]]s turned [[alchemist]]s and [[businessmen]]. In order to procure a steady supply of alchemical goods, the alchemists joined forces to make Blackburn's Crossing a trading hub. Their descendants carried on their work, eventually joining their bloodlines together by marriage and forming the [[Blackburn-Bruce Family]].<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 78">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 78</ref> However, the family's perchance for decadent excesses and dark research caused public will to drift against them. When the disaster with [[the Apparatus]] occurred, the Blackburn-Bruce Family [[disappeared]] and scattered to the wind for their own safety.<ref name="Gazetteer III p. 49">[[Gazetteer III]] p. 49</ref>

	[[File:Blackburnscrossinglandmarks.jpg\|frame\|{{homebrew-small}}Blackburn's Crossing - by Jester - labelled landmarks]]		[[File:Blackburnscrossinglandmarks.jpg\|frame\|{{homebrew-small}}Blackburn's Crossing - by Jester - labelled landmarks]]

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Gonzoron at 16:05, 20 September 2013

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	{{canon}}[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume III]]</ref>		{{canon}}[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume III]]</ref>

	~~{{homebrew}}~~		[[File:Blackburnscrossinglandmarks.jpg\|frame\|{{homebrew-small}}Blackburn's Crossing - by Jester - labelled landmarks]]
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Gonzoron at 16:04, 20 September 2013

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	[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]].<ref>[[~~Gaz~~ III]]</ref>		{{canon}}[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume III]]</ref>

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			[[File:Blackburnscrossinglandmarks.jpg\|frame\|Blackburn's Crossing - by Jester - labelled landmarks]]
			[[File:Blackburnscrossing-playersmap.jpg\|frame\|Blackburn's Crossing - by Jester - players' version]]
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Gonzoron at 20:38, 12 January 2012

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	[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]].<ref>[[Gaz III]]</ref>		[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]].<ref>[[Gaz III]]</ref>

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Gonzoron at 20:37, 12 January 2012

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	~~See~~ Gaz 3.		[[Blackburn's Crossing]] is a village in [[Mordent]].<ref>[[Gaz III]]</ref>

	[[Category:Locations in Mordent]][[Category:Village]]		[[Category:Locations in Mordent]][[Category:Village]]

ChrisNichols at 05:07, 27 April 2010

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	See Gaz 3.		See Gaz 3.

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