Tantallon The Cataclysm & The War of the Lance The current year for our Dragonlance campaign is set during 351 AC "After Cataclysm". Inspired By Trampas Whiteman

Tantallon is a small remote town which lies northeast of Solace in the Eastwall Mountains. The town has finely cobbled streets, well-made houses and shops, and is dominated by Castle Tantallon, which lies just past the town.

From the castle, the ruling Solamnic lord governs the entire town. The Curston Family has ruled the town of Tantallon from their castle since shortly after the Cataclysm. Due to the remote nature of the town, it has been relatively peaceful and free of enemies since it was first founded.

The town of Tantallon had no internal functioning government, but the townsfolk welcome to protection and governing of Lord Curston. Lord Curston serves as a judge and mediator, and also kept the records that needed to be kept. Tantallon has three deep wells that are always maintained around the clock. The average population of the town of Tantallon is around 2,100. This depended entirely on the season of trade through the quite settlement, increasing slightly during the summer months wile decreasing slightly during the winter months.

Life is good for the people of Tantallon. The people of this town live a quiet, sleepy life free from outside influence. The majority of the towns population is human with a small group of Dwarves living here as well. Upon entering this town, one will notice right away some of the fine dwarven craftmenship. The towns population is proud of what they have accomplished and suspicious of outsiders. It's been quiet and peaceful in Tantallon for many years and the people wish to keep it that way.

Mighty granite walls rise into the sky of this fortress. Bright banners fly from the battlements high above. On the grasses below, the banners cast mournful shadows.

This castle houses Lord Curston, a knight of Solamnia, his son Rostrevor, and their mage, Balcombe. Tantallon Keep is more than just a castle. Beyond the walls, an entire village has sprung up and Lord Curston administers to the land with a firm but just hand. Rostrevor honors his father and seeks to follow in his footsteps, but he distrusts the wizard Balcombe.

Balcombe is in league with Hiddukel, the god of betrayal (but of course this is is a guarded secret of his). Lord Curston has his suspitions but as of yet the wizard Balcombe has shown no reason to not trust him. The tension between Balcombe and Rostrevor is apparent and easily seen by those who take time to observe the two when they are near one another.

Lord Cursten maintains a garrison of 42 guardssmen who are completely loyal to Tantallon. Tantallon Keep is well stocked and armed. If ever the town of Tantallon had to be evacuated to the keep, Lord Cursten has enough supplies to support the entire town for a quite some time. Patrols are made frequently to constantly maintain watch over his lordships lands and people. Personal stats on all major residents can be found in the Tales of the Lance box set on page 166.