Stony
Located on the Southern side of the Northern Isle, Stony is a medium sized town, near the coast of Scuttle Bay - next to Swan Bay - a small inlet with a wooden wharf that people jump off and fish off.
It was so named because of the stony and clay soil on which it was built. It is settlement some people will visit too, although most are unlikely to travel on any further West than Stony.
The main roads are paved and have cobblestones along the edges. A cobblestone area has been placed in the curve of the main road and another curved street for more Market Stalls.
Going through the town to the trail of eerie and strange Echo Woods leads to Belve. Through the boggy and unsettling Dusk Quagmire to Odd is not easy terrain. Otherwise, travelers can take the longer route to Odd - heads North-East past the South West side of Spiral Peak, and the aromatic Floral Fields - then down the opposite coast looking out to the Bold Strait. It is a far more relaxing journey - although longer.
It was so named because of the stony and clay soil on which it was built. It is settlement some people will visit too, although most are unlikely to travel on any further West than Stony.
Nearing the guard tower, you hear the numerous birds on tree branches and on roof tops, begin to sing, of coming clouds that are bringing rain. If you look to the West you can see the dark clouds coming swiftly.
As you reach the guard tower the sky opens up with fat splotches of rain. The first building on your left is the guards hut, with a street running along side it across the road is Stables. Along from the Guard Hutt are an Information Centre with a museum of local rocks inside (where Hendrix has an outside plinth to sit on - next to the local bank - both buildings have a wide covered verandah for you to seek shelter from the rain - which is getting much heavier. The next building by the bank is a jewelers - without much covering at all. Followed by a jewelers.
As you reach the guard tower the sky opens up with fat splotches of rain. The first building on your left is the guards hut, with a street running along side it across the road is Stables. Along from the Guard Hutt are an Information Centre with a museum of local rocks inside (where Hendrix has an outside plinth to sit on - next to the local bank - both buildings have a wide covered verandah for you to seek shelter from the rain - which is getting much heavier. The next building by the bank is a jewelers - without much covering at all. Followed by a jewelers.
The main roads are paved and have cobblestones along the edges. A cobblestone area has been placed in the curve of the main road and another curved street for more Market Stalls.
Going through the town to the trail of eerie and strange Echo Woods leads to Belve. Through the boggy and unsettling Dusk Quagmire to Odd is not easy terrain. Otherwise, travelers can take the longer route to Odd - heads North-East past the South West side of Spiral Peak, and the aromatic Floral Fields - then down the opposite coast looking out to the Bold Strait. It is a far more relaxing journey - although longer.
To the North-East is the stunning Spiral Peak. Along the road between Spiral Peak and Stony is the aromatic and visual attractive Floral Fields.
Stony is known in Farr City and throughout most of the Northern Isle, for selling the best cut flowers from the Floral Fields.
Stony is known in Farr City and throughout most of the Northern Isle, for selling the best cut flowers from the Floral Fields.
The Spiral Peak is regularly easy to see from Stony - except for the very peak which is covered by heavy fog cloud. That cloud clears during the hours of 3 to 4 - both morning and night.
There is a central green near the centre of Stony. This green is used for children to play, organised sport, Market Stalls and outdoor celebrations. Any indoor celebrations are held within the Town Hall which faces the eastern edge of the central green.
Coming Up Tulips
Florist / NurseryThe large store is opened aired displays of flowers with a small dark green hut with white double doors, for payment and arrangement.
OWNER: Diamond Beetle - Tabaxi - member of Beetle family who owns Floral Fields
OWNER: Diamond Beetle - Tabaxi - member of Beetle family who owns Floral Fields
Information Centre & Rock Museum
The building is made of local stones with an added wooden verandah - connected to the bank's one. Outside has a stone plinth that sometimes has a Gargoyle sitting on it.STAFF
+ Halimund "Hallie" - known locally as The Yellow Wizard - Gnome from the Sunrayin Tribe - light pink hair and brown eyes - dark olive skin and mischievous grin - skilled with a longbow+ "Drake" - a mount type Drake beast companion - green in colouring on top with grey underneath
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Drake is actually a Gnome druid named Saffron
The Yellow Wizard, rumoured to be named so due to being born under yellow full moons, walks out the back of the Information Centre. There is a private area set up for their magic casting. A book stand is placed central on the floor. The room is lit up by candles at a click of the wizard’s fingers. Adorning saffron yellow ropes from a hook on the wall, the wizard slowly paces the room. They visually checks nothing has been disturbed. Verbally muttering words of a spell the does more of the same, while also feeling out for scrying magic. The wizard collects a large tome from a secure spot, taking to the stand. The book in large. It smells both old and new. Pages have been magically added over time. The faded cover has runes in golden thread. No one else can read from nor touch the tome. The protections upon it will not allow it. The Yellow Wizard is trusting but not foolish. The wizard chants the words in a sing-song voice and gestures with their hands. The sparks and mist form in front of them. The air is ecstatic. Once the enchanting is complete, the Yellow Wizard carefully closes the book. A piece of fur floats in the air, landing on the cover. A shot like lighting disintegrates the stray hair. The tome is cautiously rewrapped in the tan cloth, and placed back in the box, which is in a special spot. The lock clicks closed. The key disappears into the folds of their wizard ropes.
The Stony Bank
This bank is made out of local stone with a wooden verandah.BANKER = Axel Heavyfoot - mountain Dwarves - says 'Danger' is his middle name - skilled with a handaxe - bush dark brown beard - large feet, so not very stealthy - very perceptive
TELLER = Drizzle - air Genasi - colour of dizzle clouds - light rain follows them when outside - smells like fresh spring rain - is nomadic in nature, so works in banks all over the Northern Isle
Blue Moons
Jeweler / Black MarketA small store with rare pieces including some magic rings
Tea & Yarn
TeahouseThis is one of the first businesses in Stony - with a reputation for excellent teas, scones with a wide variety of homemade jams to try, and fresh cream. A small fruit garden is located on the left of the main entrance, and their cow named Dottie lives in the small paddock behind the building. They sell jams, milk and eggs to the locals.
A place where the locals gather to unwind and talk. The two old women who own it are sisters, and one sits weaving while the other knits - willing to teach anyone who pays attention to their crafts.
A place where the locals gather to unwind and talk. The two old women who own it are sisters, and one sits weaving while the other knits - willing to teach anyone who pays attention to their crafts.
Yarn = a continuous twisted strand of natural or synthetic fibres, used in weaving, knitting, or sewing.
Tabitha - Human - weaving - wears red, blue and green - copper brown braided hair - dark blue eyes
Janire - Tiefling - knitting - wears jade, yellow and purple - blue skin and tan curled horns - dark blue eyes - Bowyer is her granddaughter
Tabitha - Human - weaving - wears red, blue and green - copper brown braided hair - dark blue eyes
Janire - Tiefling - knitting - wears jade, yellow and purple - blue skin and tan curled horns - dark blue eyes - Bowyer is her granddaughter
Bay Fishmongers
Hunting & FishingThis open front store, supplies freshly caught and cooked fish (as well as seaweed) from Swan Bay and further in Scuttle Bay. The cooking is done in large woks over open flame at the front of the store.
The smells of frying fish and stewing seaweed greet passersby.
OWNER = Kassy Meceslli - Female Elves - Aristocrat - follower of Sune - Kassy is Fey in appearance, with plum coloured hair and sparkling silver eyes. She wears fine garments scented with rose water, and bright jewelry. Kassy secretly is the daughter of Sune and a male Elf named Callon Titharant.
Tales Of The Tarot
Low Magic ShopThe tiny shop sells a few interesting pieces - but is mainly there for the Mystic Man Omar - he seeks to teach the old ways, connect people with their Spirit Animals, and uncover secrets. He hangs a magical lantern by the front door that calls people to enter.
Owner = Terri Dutton - Human - hippy with rainbow hair in dreadlocks - wears baggy trousers and long tunics of natural fibres - short with half muscles and half fat. Omar is her mentor.
Owner = Terri Dutton - Human - hippy with rainbow hair in dreadlocks - wears baggy trousers and long tunics of natural fibres - short with half muscles and half fat. Omar is her mentor.
Stable Yard Vets
Vets, Hunting & Fishing Equipment, StablesBehind the Stables is the vet practice is a vets that sells equipment, eggs and animals.
VETS = Baxter and Roxy Goather - Half-Elf - come from a family of Goat Herders the brother and sister team are very close, and although 6 years age difference look very alike - black short hair with bright green eyes - they handle a wide range of animals.
Stablehand = Illa - female human - has large wired fox terrier "Gus"
In the stables reside four goats = Wooly, Wheaten, Coal and Bin.
GOODS - Buy & Sell
General Goods StoreThe building has large glass windows full of creative displays. Inside has dark wooden floors, and is painted a bright blue - with fluffy white clouds added on the ceiling. The well-stocked shelves are arranged in orderly sections, and each area is then alphabetically. Tall wooden ladders, painted yellow, give the owners and their staff ease of access to the stock.
Cthan and Evelin Hottentots - Halfling couple.
Cthan and Evelin Hottentots - Halfling couple.
Enchanting
Magical Items and Enchantment StoreA cozy shop where cloaks are woven with enchantments which hang alongside numerous charms that protect against misfortune. Dust-covered treasures beckon from cluttered shelves, promising untold stories and powerful magic to those who can unlock their potential.
SHARMAN = Medie Ululur - Moon Elves - non-binary - can read auras just looking at a person - hovers when worried of a person + Staff of the Woods (100 gp) walking stick - Create various effects from nature effects.
+ Bag of Gems (20gp)
+ Slick Stick (12 sp)
+ Tinsel Dragon Nectar (1200 gp) Potions - Gain a breath weapon: 60 'line, 6d6 fire damage.
Flail and Bell
BlacksmithOwner = Elara Rodheart - Dwarves female - red hair and piecing blue eyes
+ Grappling Hook (2 gp)
+ Rapier (25 gp)
+ Flail (10 gp)
+ Bell (1 gp)
Double Bow
Weapon Smith StoreWood for bows all gathered from Echo Woods, which she collects personally.
Bowyer = Zagrea - female Tiefling; light blue skin and short pointed tan horns - Janire from Teahouse is her grandmother.
Bowyer = Zagrea - female Tiefling; light blue skin and short pointed tan horns - Janire from Teahouse is her grandmother.
The Bookery
Library / Book SellerBuilding: stone two story - ground level split into books for sale and those for loan - Louis Stems lives upstairs
Owner: Louis Stems (also is Mayor) - Half-Elf - brown hair in fancy styles - hazel brown eyes - wears rose scents and elegant white dresses (wants to not look so plain)
Owner: Louis Stems (also is Mayor) - Half-Elf - brown hair in fancy styles - hazel brown eyes - wears rose scents and elegant white dresses (wants to not look so plain)
Swan Bay Duck Farm
Animals and Eggs Sellers and StablesThe road from Stony, heading North-West leads to a large Duck and Peacock Farm, with a few swans. it has a Low stone wall all around - a small man-made lagoon is located to the South corner of the farm.
FARMER: Vapour Greyhaze - air Genasi
* A farm by the same name is located on the outshirts of the hamlet Grace, that stretches outwards to the South-West side of Talovo Lake, in Volat, within the Pelago Islands - owned by a second cousin Gale Greyhaze.
The Woods Are Hiding.
There are numerous tales about Echo Woods. It is said the true woods are less easy to spot than expected due to all the Treant, Blight, Myconids, Shambling Mounds, Wood Woads and Vegepygmy.
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The Dustee Rose
InnThe entertainment, tavern and accommodation is inside a large half-timbered building, with a small hedged yard with free-roaming chickens and pig pens around the North-West . A dusk colour rose adorns the Inn's sign. There is an entrance at each end. Inside is roughly hewn wooden tables, benches, a long bar and a low stage adorned with a colourful backdrop and special lighting. It is often exceptionally filthy (except on the stage area), and poorly lit by a few tallow candles - made of animal fats.
Bouncers = Etta - golaith (at East door), Cortarana - silver Dragonborn (at West door)Want to know names of everyone and Party's name.
ENTERTAINMENT
6 amazing looking Drag Queens:
+ Mojo (Mickell - Gnome - Tinkerer who is trying to create new power source - dresses as male for when inventing, and as a woman in the evening - wears red dust dye on grey fur, dark red wig, and a crushed velvet, crimson gown
+ Layla (Larry - Lumberjack - Human - seeking to transition into woman (via magic) - wears wavy blonde long wig in a loose plait, and a satin chocolate gown
+ Rosie (Thanik - Half-Elf - Owner of inn - day guard - drag queen for fun and wear pretty things - wears curly magenta wig, and a silk sapphire gown)
+ Indiana (Hedgerow "Hedge") - Tabaxi - marl browns long hair - Sharman apprentice - wears silver jewelry with shimmery navy blue dress
+ Lady Vala (Sir Vealath Wanderkiller Thiganos) - knight of Royal Court on long service leave (25 years) - Goliath - wears black gown with jade wig and bronze jewelry
+ Sky (Gape - means open mouth) - Aarakocra Starling - Cowboy Farmer - wears white gown and orange wig with sapphire jewelry
+ Shelley (Thatch Seafarer Thorngrass) - Tortle - sailor - makeup over tattoos on shell - wears five bangles on each wrist - white mane like plaited wig with bright pink bows and small pale blue flowers
Innkeeper: a slender male Half-Elf named Thanik Mylne. Has striking blue eyes and short, straight brown hair. He has an animal companion, a reddish-brown bear named Dustee.
+ Mojo (Mickell - Gnome - Tinkerer who is trying to create new power source - dresses as male for when inventing, and as a woman in the evening - wears red dust dye on grey fur, dark red wig, and a crushed velvet, crimson gown
+ Layla (Larry - Lumberjack - Human - seeking to transition into woman (via magic) - wears wavy blonde long wig in a loose plait, and a satin chocolate gown
+ Rosie (Thanik - Half-Elf - Owner of inn - day guard - drag queen for fun and wear pretty things - wears curly magenta wig, and a silk sapphire gown)
+ Indiana (Hedgerow "Hedge") - Tabaxi - marl browns long hair - Sharman apprentice - wears silver jewelry with shimmery navy blue dress
+ Lady Vala (Sir Vealath Wanderkiller Thiganos) - knight of Royal Court on long service leave (25 years) - Goliath - wears black gown with jade wig and bronze jewelry
+ Sky (Gape - means open mouth) - Aarakocra Starling - Cowboy Farmer - wears white gown and orange wig with sapphire jewelry
+ Shelley (Thatch Seafarer Thorngrass) - Tortle - sailor - makeup over tattoos on shell - wears five bangles on each wrist - white mane like plaited wig with bright pink bows and small pale blue flowers
ACCOMMODATION
Beds are upstairs - consists of woolen blankets and woven bed mats placed near the hearth.Innkeeper: a slender male Half-Elf named Thanik Mylne. Has striking blue eyes and short, straight brown hair. He has an animal companion, a reddish-brown bear named Dustee.
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Bartender: Zane Dailey young faced male - looks Half-Elf - short curly blonde hair - small dark brown eyes, indented a bit - lips are full and pinked - warm tan skin - skilled piano player - from Farr City* Rosie/Thanik is the uncle of So'roi
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* is actually a Succubus. Went through a few foster homes, before being adopted by an older Half-Elf childless couple Mary-Jane and Finley Dailey, who knew what Zane really was
* use to help Mary-Jane investigate crimes ... if person was never charged they often ended up missing
* friend to So'roi - she does not know he is really a Succubus
* use to help Mary-Jane investigate crimes ... if person was never charged they often ended up missing
* friend to So'roi - she does not know he is really a Succubus
Fry Cook: Ollie Timms - Human - blonde shoulder length hair and hazel green eyes - only actually good at frying meats, onions and eggs - lives with Halfling nicknamed Lil' Louis - blonde short hair and hazel brown eyes
MENU
Fried Orange rings, Mug of Orange Cider (4cp)
Walnut, Carrot, Avocado and Orange Salad, Mug of Orange Cider (7cp) Fried Eggs and Hot Sweet Potato Wedges, Tankard of Beer (6cp)
Fried Eel and Seaweed rolls, Glass of Red Wine (5cp)
Fried Boar Pork sandwich, Tankard of Ale (1sp)
Deep Fried Orange Puffs (5cp)
Deep Fried Orange Jam Puffs (5cp)
Specialised drinks/shots - Drinking games
Fried Orange rings, Mug of Orange Cider (4cp)
Walnut, Carrot, Avocado and Orange Salad, Mug of Orange Cider (7cp) Fried Eggs and Hot Sweet Potato Wedges, Tankard of Beer (6cp)
Fried Eel and Seaweed rolls, Glass of Red Wine (5cp)
Fried Boar Pork sandwich, Tankard of Ale (1sp)
Deep Fried Orange Puffs (5cp)
Deep Fried Orange Jam Puffs (5cp)
Specialised drinks/shots - Drinking games
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Government
Defences
The six Guard Towers always have three guard within them - one to go get help, and other two to defend with arrows or bolts (never one left alone against whatever may try to enter Stony).
Tall guard towers and high stone walls stand along the town from the Western side around covering the Southern edge to the Eastern main road. They were erected to protect the town from Echo Woods which grows to the South-West, and the Dusk Quagmire that sits to the South. A single Guard Tower stands on the main road to Swan Bay and heading to Spiral Peak and the Floral Fields.
Captain of the Guard = Ylena Colnari - black Dragonborn - Known for her expert archery, Ylena is rarely seen, when on duty, without her ornate bow slung over her shoulder at all times.
Night Captain - Janessa Vale - Tiefling - Janessa is recognized for her sharp wit, love of good food, and quick decisions during crises, earning respect among the troops and locals alike.
Captain of the Guard = Ylena Colnari - black Dragonborn - Known for her expert archery, Ylena is rarely seen, when on duty, without her ornate bow slung over her shoulder at all times.
Night Captain - Janessa Vale - Tiefling - Janessa is recognized for her sharp wit, love of good food, and quick decisions during crises, earning respect among the troops and locals alike.
Points of interest
Orchard Orphanage
Orphanage Priest = Roderick Willowford - Half-Elf - brown moss like hair - green eyes - always barefoot - hearty laugh - although 79 still plays with the children
Orchard Priest = Esker - Earth Genasi - skin looks to be gravel and sand mixed - tends to the growing and grounds
The orange orchard is a place for growing harvests and children - sounds of giggling, laughter, leaves and boots on stones. It a temporary orphanage while locating families of children who are found, and rescued. The children's voices carry through the trees holding various oranges. They are singing as they work alongside kind adults. The workers are those over 9 years old. The younger ones play on the sturdy massive wooden wheelbarrows, on the two swings hanging from walnut trees, and in the small creek that travels through the property.
The older children attend the school house - that has a proper playground - just across the street, only in the mornings, and then work in the afternoons. They live in the houses with their temporary guardians. While the younger children attend schooling for two extra hours each weekday afternoon.
As each child arrives they are given a bath, given a good berry, and checked over the healer June puts what looks to be ash on their skin on any wounds and feet - casts healing spell.
The orchard mainly supplies orange and grapefruit preserves - orange marmalade, tangy orange marinade, grapefruit sauce (for on fish) and sweet orange chutney. The children sell individual oranges or grapefruit (1cp) - iced orange cupcakes (4cp) - orange or grapefruit juice (2cp a cup) - at a side stall on street side - in view of adults knitting.
The stone fence surrounds the whole property. Approaching the place, the grass on the roadside and in surrounding houses seems to be growing greener, the passionfruit flowers and other floral plants send out a stronger fragrance, and the birds sound louder.
There is a brick schoolhouse across the road, that has a see-saw, small merry-go-round and a fort with both a slide and a firepole. Chalk drawings cover the concrete path. A young Human, Clive Hudson (23), is cleaning the outside walls. Nearby a Firbolg, Gigaloft (22), has a tub of soapy water, whistling as they scrub handheld blackboard.
You can see through the decoration of a blooming rose craved on both gates. Entering through the tall wooden gates. The orange and grapefruit orchard is the the left of the main building.
A woman sits in the middle of the six concrete steps - to the right is a well-designed ramp. The building behind is a very nice three story brick building. The brick is natural creamy colour with traces of various shades of brown that blends through it in many places. She is a Gnome female - Tamherlin Twill - with her brown hair loosely plaited to one side, resting on her left shoulder. She is sitting next to a very large creature - that at first looks to be a large dog - as you approach it stands up, stretching - it is a jaguar with heavy brown patched - named Wiccan.
Tamherlin has a druidic style to her garments and presence - a follower of Chauntea. She is tall for a Gnome at 4'3" (129.54cm). She has tattoos on her neck and arms. Also, she has Quoroplatea - so looks to have skin with a weak pigment and appears to be a silvery pale greyish-green colour. Skin is supple and silky, soft. She is bald - wearing a wig over a very short spikey layer of hair Her eyes too have low pigment and look a pale grey - emerald green with casting.
Wiccan is actually a Dragonborn druid - green dragon - likes jaguar form. Is 7'2" (219cm) tall - wide nose and nostrils - board shoulders - brown eyes with silver slivers and sparks of amber in their eyes. Often changes what creature they appear - jaguar, panda, small dragon ...
Everything in the environment looks so formal and well-layed out. The rows of orange and grapefruit trees are very neatly planted. A few other fruit trees grow at the far end. Some adults are stringing up pretty, woven decorations - preparing for a celebration.
It is in perfect contrast to the children run around in a game of tag - giggling and laughter. A Kobold girl, Wamba, is trying to climb into a tree, using a bucket to stand on - wanting to hang upside-down. One smallish Dwarves boy, Jusdarl, who is not joining in, gently holds a Feathered Rabbit, Loi in his arms.
Some Orphans' names = Papi (tabaxi), Sola (Fire Genasi), Banam (Halfling), Echo (Tabaxi), Nesia (Elf), Dewi (Human), Kiki (Aasamir), Kaha (Gnome), Dokey (Halfling), Ooh-Hoo (Changling), and Brad Medland (Human)
* One child is shy of Bai - as a feathered rabbit bit him only a few days ago.
* children bowing bubbles
* Nyx a pseudodragon appears from within the orchard.
* Orphange under the watchful eyes of a friendly, young silver dragon named Guildar - not large enough to carry passengers
* peacocks
* butterflies
* sugar cane
* Sharman finds 2 sets of parents of the children the Party arrived with
* A female dwarf named Mattea comes to collect the Bag of Kittens, taking it away to sort the dangerous from the others. She takes them to a small room, empties them out. Then she returns the dangerous feline breeds to the bag. Returning with long claw marks down arms. Wore a mask and gloves so none on face and hands.
TRAVEL
to Castow = 21 hours
to Europia River = 20 hours
to base of Spiral Peak = 17.5 hours
to Echo Woods edge = 7 hours
to Dusk Quagmire edge = 7.5 hours
to Belve = 19 hours
to Odd = 13.5 hours
To the North-East is Spiral Peak = 2.5 days (29 hours) travel.
Along the way is the Floral Fields = 2 hours travel

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