Baddeyn

Baddeyn is a fictional town in the fantasy realm of Eldoria. It serves as a setting in contemporary fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing campaigns. The town is depicted as a riverport and market hub along the Nore River.

Baddeyn lies in the central valley between the Springwood forests and the Stonefields plains. The town center is built around the Old Market Hall and the Silver Bridge; the residential districts expand outward toward the Hillside Quarter. The climate is temperate with relatively mild winters.

According to lore, Baddeyn dates to circa 1100, established by hill settlers seeking safe river access. It received a market charter in 1287, contributing to regional trade. In the feudal context of Eldoria, Baddeyn is part of the County of Norfell, governed by a town council and a burgomaster. The council is composed of eight members elected from guilds and neighborhoods.

The economy centers on river trade, crafts, and textiles. Notable crafts include pottery, basketry, and linen textiles. The Harvest Festival, held in autumn, features street processions, markets, and music. The local dialect, sometimes called Baddeynic, coexists with the common language of Eldoria.

Key landmarks include the Silver Bridge, Old Market Hall, and Windmill Tower. Access is primarily by river and footpath; a fictional railway line is said to have connected Baddeyn to larger towns in some campaigns.

In media: Baddeyn appears in multiple novels and RPG campaigns, often as a nexus of trade, politics, and magical intrigue.