Finderplain

Finderplain is an eclectic mishmash of structures arrayed with the best of intentions along unregulated thoroughfares that have migrated gradually over the centuries thanks to a lack of formal building codes. Founded about 300 years ago, Finderplain serves as a waypoint for travelers between Nex, Katapesh, and the western wilds. Its predominantly gnome populace is largely transitory, rarely remaining for more than 6 months before departing for other excitement and opportunity. As a result, even the younger structures have often exchanged ownership a dozen times, and any property left abandoned for at least a week is up for grabs. What’s more, Finderplain has weathered at least 50 different governments, having recently wished farewell to Chief Minarchist Dwalginostil’s 11 months of governmental noninterference, and 2 months ago hailed Soukmaster Satla Kivarn and her commerce-minded initiatives.

• B1. Bazal’s Basin: The largest of Finderplain’s buildings, this earthen hall acts as a town hall, dance parlor, theater, feast hall, temple, and more as needed. Like many of Finderplain’s features, it’s been renamed dozens of times. The main room can hold about 400 people comfortably with another 100 in side rooms—and half again that many if most of them are gnomes.
• B2. Bluemarket: Largest of Finderplain’s markets, Bluemarket gets its name from the blue-painted, 15-foot-tall obelisk at its center.
• B3. Spire Walk: This neighborhood is among the oldest in Finderplain and earns its name from the several dozen apartment buildings that stand between three and five stories tall.
• B4. Royal Rise: By building several strategic walls, High King Narvimelbs combined five different houses and shops into his royal palace in 4717 AR. The compound sits atop a tiny hill that gives it a relatively commanding view.
• B5. The Wall: In response to rumors of encroaching gnoll raids, Finderplain’s chancellor Twilu requisitioned funds to build a wall around the young town in 4418 AR. The project resulted in a 20-foot- tall stone fortification that shields only a fraction of Finderplain, for after Twilu departed 3 months later, her successor canceled the project.