Royal Accommodations Settlement

A settlement with royal accommodations is home to one or more members of a ruling dynasty. Their presence changes the place around them: guards are more visible, noble households require constant supply and merchants compete to serve a wealthy court.

At a Glance

• Security: gates, patrols and access to important districts are closely controlled.
• Market: luxury goods, fine weapons, entertainment and magical services command premium prices.
• Politics: proximity to the dynasty creates opportunities for patronage, intrigue and scandal.

Legacy Settlement Rules

Under the legacy settlement-quality rules, Royal Accommodations increases Economy by 1 and Law by 2, while decreasing Society by 1. High-quality and luxury purchases, including magical items, cost 10% more.

Using It in Play

Adventurers may find better equipment here, but they also encounter more scrutiny. Carrying weapons near a royal residence, asking questions about courtiers or entering restricted streets can draw immediate attention.

Royal households create natural hooks: stolen correspondence, rival claimants, ceremonial escorts, missing retainers, blackmail and attempts to reach a protected patron.

Sources & Licensing

Section 15: Copyright Notice — Cityscapes: New Settlement Options for the Pathfinder RPG. Cityscapes © 2012, Otherverse Games; Author: Chris A. Field.