Eclipse Village & The Gilroth Mansion

A village and mansion sitting in a flat field surrounded by mountains, Eclipse gets about half the sunlight that other villagers get, thus its namesake. With the large, imposing, gothic-style Gilroth mansion sitting at the end of Eclipse, it paints a very noticeable, and imposing, picture for any wanderers who dare step into the locale.

History
Established a few hundred years ago by the Gilroth lineage, the namesake mansion was the only building standing in the mountainous fields. Yet, for some reason, people begun flocking to the area. Whether allured by some hidden prospect or convinced through other means, none that do not live in the area can say with certainty. In fact, the entire area is shrouded with a foreboding mystery. How did the Gilroth lineage get setup there? Why? What are the villagers doing underneath such a terrifying visage? None can really say. And those that may know, such as the citizens of Eclipse, are unwilling to talk about it. There are some rumors of villagers being led into the castle, though what happens in there is anyone's guess.

Nevertheless, those that have ventured to Eclipse have found a fairly welcoming town, with its citizens more than happy to serve outsiders. They are also one of the least judgemental places, the exact opposite one would probably expect from a walled off, secluded village. Yet, they are known to not mind the occasional visitor. That is, as long as the visitor makes no efforts to poke into the affairs of Eclipse or the Gilroth family. But even the most kindly of visitors do note that there's a sense that they are being watched. An unceasing sense of doom that pervades the foggy town.

The village itself is populated by a variety of races, from Fen to Valerians and everything in between. Yet, the Eclipse village is only one of two places in the world where Asuras gather in large numbers. The reason for this is unknown, but some speculate that the lack of sunlight allows the Asuras to live more comfortably.

A small village secluded from the rest of the world, Eclipse and the mansion that watches over it can be frightening, though there seems to be little backlash as long as one keeps to their own lane.

Gilroth Mansion
The large building with its black metal spikes, stained glass windows and towering wooden doors is an imposing silhouette all by itself. But add the stone gargoyles and plinth statues that bare down upon anyone who dares walk up their doors, and one would be justified in considering this place 'creepy'. Lived by the Gilroth royal family, few have stepped into this place and for good reason, the royals do not allow just anyone to enter their abode. Secluded in a veil of secrecy, the mansion is as mysterious as the town it watches over, a far cry from any such places in the rest of Laryia.

The Gilroth Royal Family
Owners of the namesake castle, the Royal Family is a secluded band of individuals, rarely coming out of their castle. They have never really been seen by outsiders, though some claim to have caught a glimpse and seen their pale white skin. Other than that, info is scarce. But rumors are abundant.