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[[File:Rivervale-city.jpg|thumb|right|upright=2|A view of the Town Hall and the Leatherfoot Hall in Rivervale.]]
Nestled in the mountains bordering the Misty Thicket , the village of Rivervale is a well-protected haven for hundreds of peaceful, if mischievous, halflings of Norrath. The village is defended both by the tall neighboring mountains and the Great Wall of Serillis.


Rivervale is a quiet town, hidden well in the valley surrounding a small lake that is the head of a river running through Antonica. The layout of the town is simple, with tunnels burrowed through rock as its entrances and the river running out through a narrow, unpassable gorge. Rivervale itself is separated into the town itself where most people live, the docks, and the farms, where the druids work and the clergy pray.  
These happy-go-lucky little halflings follow the teachings of Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane. Nearly all are loyal to Beek Guinders, the High Priest of Mischief, and he acts as their spokesperson in all external affairs. His clerics maintain a small church known as the Chapel of Mischief where they administer to the needs of the citizenry.


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A small farm on the outskirts of town provides most of the food for Rivervale. The farm is worked by Will, a hearty middle-aged halfling.
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Crime is not a problem within the village limits as halfling thieves rarely rob their own kind. On the other hand, travelers are cautioned to be kind and polite to all hafllings for nobody holds a grudge as firmly as they. Rivervale is nestled in the Misty Thicket and rarely, but occasionally, is attacked by orc and goblin raiders.<ref name="multiple">Excerpt taken from Everquest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist by Amanda Flock. Published December 31st 2002 by Sony Online Entertainment, Inc. ISBN10: 0972149503 (ISBN13: 9780972149501).</ref>
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[[File:rivervale_fools_gold.jpg|500px|thumb|right|the Fools Gold tavern in the center of town]]
! width="150"|''' City Races: '''
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|[[Halfling]]
 
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|city_races=[[Halfling]]
! ''' Guilds: '''
|guilds=[[Cleric]], [[Druid]], [[Paladin]], [[Rogue]], [[Warrior]]
|[[Cleric]], [[Druid]], [[Paladin]], [[Rogue]], [[Warrior]]
|tradeskill_facilities=[[Forge]], [[Kiln]], [[Loom]], [[Oven]], [[Pottery Wheel]]
|-
|related_quests=[[Leatherfoot Raiders Quest|Leatherfoot Raiders]], [[Nillipuss the Brownie Quest|Nillipuss the Brownie]], [[Shakey's Stuffing Quest|Shakey's Stuffing]], [[The Acolyte Quest|The Acolyte]], [[The Fishslayers Quest|The Fishslayers]], [[Wall Squad Ring Quest|Wall Squad Ring]]
! ''' Tradeskill Facilities: '''
|adjacent_zones=[[Kithicor Forest]], [[Misty Thicket]]
|Forge, Kiln, Loom, Oven, Pottery Wheel
|name_in_who=rivervale
|-
|player_guides=
! ''' Related Quests: '''
|zone_spawn_timer=10:40 (please confirm)
|[[Leatherfoot Raiders]], [[Nillipuss the Brownie]], [[Shakey's Stuffing]], [[The Acolyte]], [[The Fishslayers]], [[Wall Squad Ring]]
|succor_evacuate={{Loc|Rivervale|2, 45|(2, 45)}} (Zone line to Misty Thicket)  
|-
|zem=1.33
! ''' Adjacent Zones: '''
|expansion_release_date=[[File:original.gif|left]] / March 16, 1999 (Beta: ~July 16, 1998)
|[[Kithicor Forest]], [[Misty Thicket]]
|zone_revamps=None
|-
}}
! ''' Name in /who: '''
|rivervale
|-
! ''' [[Zone Spawn Timer]]: '''
|22:00
|-
! '''Succor/Evacuate:'''
| 2, 45 (Zone line to Misty Thicket)
|-
! [[Recommended Levels and ZEM List | ZEM]] ''' Value:'''
|100 (133%)
|}
|}


== Map ==
== Map ==


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'''Rivervale
* 1. Pottery Wheel and Kiln
* 1. Pottery Wheel and Kiln
* 2. Nyla Gubbin's House
* 2. Nyla Gubbin's House
Line 49: Line 35:
* 4. Weary Foot Rest - Inn
* 4. Weary Foot Rest - Inn
* 5. Vale Forge
* 5. Vale Forge
* 6. Town Hall and Leatherfoot Hall - Bank, Warrior Guild, Merchants selling Various Weapons
* 6. Town Hall and Leatherfoot Hall - Bank, Warrior Guild, Merchants
* 7. Merchants selling Food and other Goods, Fishing Supplies
* 7. Merchants selling Food and other Goods, Fishing Supplies
* 8. [[Priest of Discord]]
* 8. Priest of Discord
* 9. Fool's Gold - [[Rogue]] Guild, Merchants selling Alcohol, Brew Barrel
* 9. Rogue Guild
* 10. Merchant selling Cloth Armor, Brew Barrel, and Loom
* 10. Merchant selling Cloth Armor, Brew Barrel, and Loom
* 11. Merchants selling Potions and Crystals
* 11. Merchants selling Potions and Crystals
* 12. Merchant selling Leather Armor and Patterns outside, Small Chain Armor and Small Chain Armor Patterns
* 12. Merchant selling Armor
* 13. [[Druid]] Guild with Merchants selling Ore, Veggies, Druid Weapons, and Druid and Ranger Spells, Forge and Oven outside
* 13. Druid Guild
* 14. Pottery Wheel and Oven, Fletching and Bowyery Equipment, Weapon Molds
* 14. Pottery Wheel and Oven, Fletching Supplies
* 15. Merchant selling Potions and Crystals
* 15. Merchant selling Potions and Crystals
* 16. [[Cleric]] and [[Paladin]] Guilds with Merchants selling Blunt Weapons and Cleric and Paladin Spells
* 16. Cleric and Paladin Guilds
|}
|}


== Surrounding Areas ==
== Dangers ==
 
Those who have fallen out of favor with the halfling citizens of Rivervale are advised to avoid the city if they wish to retain their lives.  The deputies that patrol and protect the city are fierce indeed and should be niether trifled with nor underestimated.  
The Misty Thicket has several huts of more intrepid salespeople trying to reach the crowd of people that pass through this area between Freeport and Qeynos. The area is also rampant with insects, as well as tougher creatures past the wall.


Kithicor Forest itself is much closer to the usual route between the two coasts, and sees more of the urban travellers. It is also much more dangerous. I haven't spent much time there, just passing through on the beat of my drum...
The city also has a native terror known as Mangler - a black guard dog who has been known to attack random, innocent bystanders without provocation.  However, Mangler is the loyal companion of one of the city's most prominent citizens; any overt action taken to defend oneself from the terrorizing beast will be met with harsh penalties from the deputies of the city.<ref name="multiple">Excerpt taken from Everquest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist by Amanda Flock. Published December 31st 2002 by Sony Online Entertainment, Inc. ISBN10: 0972149503 (ISBN13: 9780972149501).</ref>


== Travelling To and From Rivervale ==
== Benefits ==
Rivervale has been the home of many adventurers, priests, and rogues of renown and infamy the world over.  Guilds for clerics, paladins, rogues, warriors, druids, and rangers have been founded and maintained, and are a crucial part of the city and its culture.  Fortunately, the halflings are very in tune with the finer things in life and many goods that can be found nowhere else on Norrath may be purchased here.<ref name="multiple">Excerpt taken from Everquest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist by Amanda Flock. Published December 31st 2002 by Sony Online Entertainment, Inc. ISBN10: 0972149503 (ISBN13: 9780972149501).</ref>


Rivervale can be accessed from one side through the [[Kithicor Forest]] through a narrow, well-hidden tunnel. The other side opens onto the [[Misty Thicket]], where many [[Halfling]]s make their homes. This area is generally a little safer for the traveler, but further afield lies areas best avoided.
== Traveling To and From ==
Rivervale can be accessed from one side through the Kithicor Forest through a narrow, well-hidden tunnel. The other side opens onto the Misty Thicket, where many halflings make their homes. This area is generally a little safer for the traveller, but further afield lies areas best avoided.


== History ==
== Garden Variety's Glorious Adventures and Travel Guide ==


This sage has opened too many tomes packed with sneezing powder, only to find the book empty, to be willing to document the history of this quaint town.  Asking the locals only results in offers of fayberry pie or long tales of dubious verity.  Documentation of the history of Rivervale will be continued when the gnomes have invented a method of detecting falsehoods.
Notable NPC's: [[Mayor Gubbin]]


== Local Color ==
== Forageable Items ==


''' Places '''
None.


The town is very quaint, with holes where the halfings live and do business, as well as larger businesses that seem built to house more of the taller folk, like the local bar. Also, one of the largest and most well-kept inns lies in this green glade, with a warm hearth for everyone who passes its mantle.
== Bestiarum Vocabulum ==
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''' People '''
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The people in Rivervale are very easy to get along with. Most of them like to talk, and will speak with anyone who walks by. Of course, if you are evil or working for the forces of same, don't expect a friendly reception by the town guard.
== Quests ==
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== What's in this zone? ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Zones]]
[[Category: Cities]]
[[Category: Loc Mapped]]
[[Category: Zones]]
[[Category: Antonica Zones]]

Latest revision as of 04:10, 12 May 2023

Nestled in the mountains bordering the Misty Thicket , the village of Rivervale is a well-protected haven for hundreds of peaceful, if mischievous, halflings of Norrath. The village is defended both by the tall neighboring mountains and the Great Wall of Serillis.

These happy-go-lucky little halflings follow the teachings of Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane. Nearly all are loyal to Beek Guinders, the High Priest of Mischief, and he acts as their spokesperson in all external affairs. His clerics maintain a small church known as the Chapel of Mischief where they administer to the needs of the citizenry.

A small farm on the outskirts of town provides most of the food for Rivervale. The farm is worked by Will, a hearty middle-aged halfling.

Crime is not a problem within the village limits as halfling thieves rarely rob their own kind. On the other hand, travelers are cautioned to be kind and polite to all hafllings for nobody holds a grudge as firmly as they. Rivervale is nestled in the Misty Thicket and rarely, but occasionally, is attacked by orc and goblin raiders.[1]

File:Rivervale fools gold.jpg
the Fools Gold tavern in the center of town
City Races: Halfling
Guilds: Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Rogue, Warrior
Tradeskill Facilities: Forge, Kiln, Loom, Oven, Pottery Wheel
Related Quests: Leatherfoot Raiders, Nillipuss the Brownie, Shakey's Stuffing, The Acolyte, The Fishslayers, Wall Squad Ring
Adjacent Zones: Kithicor Forest, Misty Thicket
Name in /who: rivervale
Player Guides:
Zone Spawn Timer: 10:40 (please confirm)
Succor/Evacuate: (2, 45) Map Icon.png (Zone line to Misty Thicket)
ZEM Value: 1.33
Expansion / Release Date
Original.gif
/ March 16, 1999 (Beta: ~July 16, 1998)
Zone Revamps None

Map

File:Map rivervale.jpg
  • 1. Pottery Wheel and Kiln
  • 2. Nyla Gubbin's House
  • 3. Merchants selling Bags and Fishing Supplies
  • 4. Weary Foot Rest - Inn
  • 5. Vale Forge
  • 6. Town Hall and Leatherfoot Hall - Bank, Warrior Guild, Merchants
  • 7. Merchants selling Food and other Goods, Fishing Supplies
  • 8. Priest of Discord
  • 9. Rogue Guild
  • 10. Merchant selling Cloth Armor, Brew Barrel, and Loom
  • 11. Merchants selling Potions and Crystals
  • 12. Merchant selling Armor
  • 13. Druid Guild
  • 14. Pottery Wheel and Oven, Fletching Supplies
  • 15. Merchant selling Potions and Crystals
  • 16. Cleric and Paladin Guilds

Dangers

Those who have fallen out of favor with the halfling citizens of Rivervale are advised to avoid the city if they wish to retain their lives. The deputies that patrol and protect the city are fierce indeed and should be niether trifled with nor underestimated.

The city also has a native terror known as Mangler - a black guard dog who has been known to attack random, innocent bystanders without provocation. However, Mangler is the loyal companion of one of the city's most prominent citizens; any overt action taken to defend oneself from the terrorizing beast will be met with harsh penalties from the deputies of the city.[1]

Benefits

Rivervale has been the home of many adventurers, priests, and rogues of renown and infamy the world over. Guilds for clerics, paladins, rogues, warriors, druids, and rangers have been founded and maintained, and are a crucial part of the city and its culture. Fortunately, the halflings are very in tune with the finer things in life and many goods that can be found nowhere else on Norrath may be purchased here.[1]

Traveling To and From

Rivervale can be accessed from one side through the Kithicor Forest through a narrow, well-hidden tunnel. The other side opens onto the Misty Thicket, where many halflings make their homes. This area is generally a little safer for the traveller, but further afield lies areas best avoided.

Garden Variety's Glorious Adventures and Travel Guide

Notable NPC's: Mayor Gubbin

Forageable Items

None.

Bestiarum Vocabulum

Found 0 NPC's that spawn in Rivervale.

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Items

Found 0 items that spawn in Rivervale.

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Quests

Found 0 quests that start in Rivervale.

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Excerpt taken from Everquest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist by Amanda Flock. Published December 31st 2002 by Sony Online Entertainment, Inc. ISBN10: 0972149503 (ISBN13: 9780972149501).
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