The Rookwood world illustration - Victorian Era theme
Victorian Era

The Rookwood

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Birmingham burns as the French vie for war, witness it all in this Dark Victorian Narrative-RPG.


Author's Note: - 46 unique locations, 8 bosses, and 22 characters. - A city bogged down by industrialisation. - A royal conspiracy that threatens the fate of England. - Engage in tense gameplay as a betrayed noble turned highwayman. Raid estates, hold up and rob people on the road, or act as a mercenary against the French as King Richard flirts with war. - Slice-of-life options: become a master thief, burgle houses as a chimney sweep, attend noble galas, or assist a troubled journalist in deciphering a cryptic letter that threatens the fate of England.... I strongly recommend starting your campaign with ''Generate Points of Interest'' and ''Generate Areas'' disabled. With these options toggled off, Franz will make use of the areas as intended.
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Governor Willem van der Meer
Governor Willem van der Meer
Level 5 Human Beefeater -
A rotund Dutch Governor with a sharp mind for trade, he offers adventurers mercenary contracts and a small sloop to run goods to Eldridge Hollow and France.
Details
RaceHuman
ClassBeefeater
Level5
Alignment
PronounsHe/Him
Location7636, 2472
Skills
Acrobatics
Animal Handling
Arcana
Athletics
Deception
History
Insight
Intimidation
Investigation
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Religion
Sleight Of Hand
Stealth
Survival
Ispreparedcaster
Isspellcaster
Currencies
Pounds0
Shillings0
Pennies0
appearance
A stout man with a round belly, Governor van der Meer has a jovial face framed by a well-groomed beard. He wears fine, albeit slightly rumpled, clothing adorned with gold trimmings, and his fingers are often adorned with rings. His eyes twinkle with mischief and intelligence, and he carries a small ledger filled with contracts and trade agreements.
personality
Willem is jovial and boisterous, often laughing heartily, but beneath his cheerful demeanor lies a cunning businessman who will do whatever it takes to protect his interests. He is generous with his rewards but expects loyalty and discretion in return. He enjoys the company of adventurers, seeing them as both a means to an end and a source of entertainment.
backstory
Willem van der Meer, the Dutch Governor of Havenport, rose to power through shrewd negotiations and a keen understanding of trade. His port is a hub for mercenaries and adventurers alike, and he has built a network of contacts that allows him to thrive in the tumultuous political climate. With a penchant for fine food and drink, he has become quite rotund, but his mind remains sharp. He often seeks out adventurers to run goods to Eldridge Hollow and France, offering them a small sloop in exchange for their services, all while lining his own pockets with profit.
Stats
Strength
10
Dexterity
12
Constitution
16
Intelligence
14
Wisdom
12
Charisma
18
Armor Class
12
Max HP
38
Speed
30

HP

38 / 38 HP

XP

6,5006,500 XP13,999
Level 5
Equipped Items
Spellbook
Governor Willem van der Meer is not a spellcaster.
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