Kalpa Village

Type: Merchant Village Region: Lagadagr Island First Appearance: Session 1 Status: Active Leader: Jarl of Kalpa (Apple Vendor)

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Attribute	Details
Type	Trading Village
Population	Unknown (smallest of three villages)
Government	Jarl selected by wealth accumulation
Specialty	Commerce, Trade, Merchant goods
Climate	Temperate
Wealth Status	Wealthiest village on island

Overview

Kalpa is the merchant village of Lagadagr, serving as the trading hub and wealthiest of the three settlements. Unlike Hamar and Fior where Jarls inherit by bloodline, the Jarl of Kalpa achieves position through accumulated wealth - a meritocratic system that rewards successful merchants.

The village features market stalls, merchant stands, and taverns frequented by workers from other villages (particularly shipwrights from Hamar). Kalpa serves as the commercial heart of the island, connecting traders with craftsmen and agricultural producers.

Most notably, Kalpa is home to a mysterious fruit vendor who sells golden apples for 30 million berries each - fruits with faint swirl patterns suggesting they may be devil fruits, though no one has purchased one to verify the claim.

Geography

Location: Central-western area of Lagadagr Island Travel Times:

5 hours to Hamar (shipwright village)
6 hours to Fior (agricultural village)
~4 hours to Mirmozha (capital)

Layout:

Market square with merchant stalls
Tavern district
Residential areas for wealthy merchants
Storage facilities for trade goods
Central gathering areas

Terrain: Village setting with paved or well-trodden paths between buildings

Notable Locations

The Market Square

Function: Central trading area Features: Multiple merchant stalls and vendor stands Goods: Trade items, food, mysterious golden apples Activity: Busiest during morning and afternoon

The Tavern

Clientele: Primarily shipwrights from Hamar Staff: Female bartender (Norse woman, knowledgeable about local rumors) Features: Kitchen access, performance area Services: Drinks, meals, local information

Notable Information Provided:

Golden apples: No one has bought them, no confirmed powers
Local wildlife: Eagles and foxes common, no falcons, owls in woods
Rumors about Iler’s oppression and tribute system

Session 1 Events:

Luna and Nora visited during evening
Luna pickpocketed 5 shipwrights for 16,000 berries total
Nora played music and earned tips
Flynn used kitchen to make bread for villagers

The Apple Vendor’s Stall

Proprietor: Jarl of Kalpa Featured Product: Golden Apples (possible fake devil fruits) Price: 30 million berries per apple Claims: Apples may have powers (unverified)

Appearance of Apples:

Golden coloration
FAINT swirl patterns (not as potent as real devil fruits)
Swirls are part of fruit itself (not painted)
Not obviously devil fruits to casual inspection

Session 1 Event:

Luna stole one apple (23 sleight of hand roll)
Nora distracted vendor with music
Apple hidden “in Luna’s boob”
Nora later examined it (21 perception)
Current status: In Luna’s possession

Storage Areas

Purpose: Hold trade goods from other islands and villages Contents: Imported items, luxury goods, tribute preparations Security: Under Iler’s rule, heavily monitored for tribute collection

Culture & Society

Economy:

Pure mercantile focus
Wealth determines social standing
Jarl position earned through financial success
Trade connections with other villages and islands
Under Iler: Monthly tributes reduced profit margins

Social Structure:

Jarl of Kalpa: Wealthiest merchant
Successful merchants: High status
Traders and vendors: Middle class
Workers and laborers: Lower status
No traditional nobility or bloodlines

Values:

Business acumen and negotiation skills
Accumulation of wealth
Trade connections
Market knowledge
Fair dealing (mostly)

Daily Life:

Market opens at dawn
Trading throughout day
Tavern activity in evenings
Shipwrights from Hamar visit regularly
Close relationship with other villages through trade

Under Iler’s Rule:

Forced to pay monthly tributes
“Offshore acquisitions” demanded
Gold and valuable goods extracted
Merchants struggled with tribute system
Less profitable than previous eras

History

Founding Era:

Established as trading center for Lagadagr
Unique wealth-based Jarl selection system created
Became wealthiest village through commerce

Eric Valorin’s Era:

Thrived under fair leadership
Trade flourished without oppressive tributes
Connected with other islands freely
Merchants prospered

Iler’s Tyranny (6 years):

Monthly tribute system imposed
Gold and valuable goods demanded
“Offshore acquisitions” required
Profits reduced significantly
Still wealthiest village but struggling

Present Day:

Liberation from Iler’s rule
Hope for return to prosperity under Cara
Party established as folk heroes
Trade relationships to be restored

Notable Residents

The Jarl of Kalpa

Role: Village leader, apple vendor Selection: Chosen by wealth accumulation Business: Fruit vendor, specializing in mysterious golden apples Personality: Business-minded, secretive about apple origins Status: Already distributed three tournament blessings before party arrived

Golden Apple Claims:

Worth 30 million berries each
May have powers (unverified)
No confirmed buyers or powers demonstrated
Source of apples unknown

Fraga (Historian)

Role: Cultural expert and historian Specialty: Lagadagr traditions, customs, and history Personality: Professional, knowledgeable, has good memory Knowledge: Marriage rules, customs, Festival of Blades traditions

Session 1 Interactions:

Provides information on customs
Explains marriage rules to Flynn (rejected his inquiry)
Remembers Flynn’s failed charm attempt
Professional despite Flynn’s awkward questions

Notable Quote: Explained outsiders cannot become chief through marriage

The Shipwrights (5 men)

Occupation: Ship builders from Hamar Activity: Regular tavern patrons in Kalpa Personality: Hard-working, enjoy drinks after shifts Wealth: Each carried ~3,200 berries

Session 1 Event:

Luna pickpocketed all five simultaneously
Total stolen: 16,000 berries
Roll: 16 sleight of hand (successful)
None noticed the theft
Continued drinking unaware

Female Bartender

Role: Tavern owner/operator Personality: Knowledgeable, helpful, Norse cultural aesthetic Services: Drinks, meals, kitchen access, local information Knowledge: Local rumors, wildlife, island politics

Session 1 Service:

Allowed Flynn to use kitchen
Answered questions about golden apples
Confirmed no one has bought the apples
Provided information about local birds
Mentioned owls available in woods

Campaign Involvement

Session 1: Festival of Blades Preparation

Morning Visit:

Party arrived seeking tournament blessings
Discussed need for Jarl sponsorship
Discovered Jarl of Kalpa already distributed his three blessings
Luna identified golden apple as potential theft target

The Theft:

Luna and Nora executed coordinated distraction
Nora played music to draw vendor’s attention
Luna rolled 23 sleight of hand (exceptional success)
Stole one golden apple worth claimed 30 million berries
Hid apple on her person (“in her boob”)
Escaped without detection

Tavern Visit (Evening):

Luna and Nora visited tavern
Luna pickpocketed 5 shipwrights for 16,000 berries total
Nora played music and earned tips
Asked bartender about golden apples (no one has bought them)
Inquired about birds (looking for pet)
Flynn arrived later to make bread

Golden Apple Examination:

Nora examined stolen apple (21 perception)
Discovered faint swirl patterns
Not obviously a devil fruit
Swirls are part of fruit, not painted
Less potent patterns than known devil fruits
Mystery of true nature remains unsolved

Flynn’s Activities:

Used tavern kitchen to make bread
Fed villagers to curry favor
Asked about power structures and marriage
Attempted to charm Fraga (failed)
Inquired about becoming chief through marriage (rejected)

Information Gathered:

Golden apples: Unverified powers, no buyers, 30M berries each
Iler’s tribute system affecting all villages
Monthly “offshore acquisitions” demanded
Festival of Blades every three years
Jarl blessings required for tournament entry

Mysteries & Secrets

The Golden Apples

Central Mystery: Are the golden apples real devil fruits or elaborate fakes?

Evidence For Real:

Faint swirl patterns (characteristic of devil fruits)
Swirls are part of fruit itself (not painted on)
Vendor asks 30 million berries (typical devil fruit price)
No one has proven them fake

Evidence For Fake:

Patterns described as “not potent” compared to real devil fruits
No confirmed buyers to test them
No one willing to risk 30 million
Vendor may be scamming

Connection to Iler:

Iler created fake devil fruits for his warriors
Fake fruit in Flynn’s bag turned to mush when Iler died
Suggests swamp powers could create consumable fake fruits
Kalpa vendor’s apples may be Iler’s creations
Or vendor may have different source

Current Status:

Luna possesses one stolen apple
Party has not tested it (eating risks devil fruit curse if real)
Worth investigating or selling
Connection to Iler’s fake fruits unclear

Source of the Apples

Questions:

Where does Jarl of Kalpa obtain these fruits?
Are they imported from another island?
Does he create them himself?
Connection to Iler’s fake fruit production?
Why does he claim they’re worth 30 million?

Suspicious Elements:

Vendor is also the Jarl (positions of power)
No verified buyers or demonstrations
Keeps source secret
Multiple apples available (not unique find)

Kalpa’s Wealth Under Oppression

Mystery: How did Kalpa remain wealthiest village despite crushing tributes?

Possible Explanations:

Better negotiation with Iler
Hidden wealth reserves
Black market connections
“Offshore acquisitions” easier to obtain than food
Merchants better at hiding profits
Trade continued despite tribute system

The “Offshore Acquisitions”

Mentioned: Iler demanded “offshore acquisitions” from Kalpa Questions:

What specifically was demanded?
Ships? Goods? Services?
Connection to Hamar’s shipbuilding?
Was Kalpa facilitating Iler’s external operations?

Points of Interest

Fraga’s Historical Knowledge

Expert on Lagadagr traditions
Knows about Eric Valorin’s abolition of slavery
Understands Festival of Blades customs
Familiar with marriage and succession laws
Could provide information on Eric’s mysterious death

The Tavern Kitchen

Accessible to guests (Flynn used it)
Well-stocked for making bread
Shipwrights gather here after work
Good place to hear rumors and gossip
Female bartender knowledgeable about island

Market Connections

Trading hub connects all three villages
Merchants have external island connections
Information flows through Kalpa
Goods from Hamar (ships) and Fior (food) traded here
Gateway to outside world

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Last Updated: 2025-11-04 First Appearance: Session 1 (October 5, 2025)

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