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37: Ambrosia's Apiary

"Baervan dances in every flick of a wing, in every drop of honey, in every kindness left unspoken."

Tucked into a sun-kissed glade on the edge of Sheernobb lies Ambrosia's Apiary, a sacred grove and enchanted apiary maintained by Ambrosia Dewpetal, the village’s revered druid. More than a simple farm, the apiary is a living temple—home to rare pollinators, floral spirits, and ancient magic. Known throughout the Kron Hills for its miraculous honey and tranquil beauty, this site serves as a pilgrimage spot for nature-loving folk and druids across the Gnarley Forest.

Appearance and Layout

A meandering path through flowering trees leads to the apiary, where honeyed wind drifts on the breeze and hummingbirds dart from blossom to blossom. Instead of traditional wooden boxes, the hives here are living sculptures of thistlewood, woven with moss and grown by Ambrosia’s own magic. Each glows faintly with golden warmth.

In the center of the grove stands an immense elderflower tree, its pale blossoms radiant with divine energy. Beneath its boughs is a natural altar of stones, roots, and sacred offerings to Baervan Wildwanderer. Small totems made of beeswax, dried petals, and amber hang from the branches, swaying gently in the forest breeze.

Colorful wildflowers blanket the ground, and butterflies and bees fly freely, unbothered by visitors. A spring-fed brook winds through the grove, used in Ambrosia’s rituals. Her simple hut—crafted from ivy, bark, and woven grass—sits at the grove’s edge, blending seamlessly with the land.

As you step off the forest trail, the scent of blooming wildflowers and warm honey greets you. The grove opens before you in a riot of color and life. Bees drift lazily between glowing thistlewood hives. At the grove’s heart stands an immense elderflower tree, blossoms shimmering in the sunlight.

Beneath it, a gnome in leafwoven robes gently hums, bees crawling through her flower-laced hair as she dips a ladle into a bowl of golden honey. She looks up, amber eyes alight with calm. "Welcome, you've found the quiet place. Few do. What healing do you seek today?"

Ambrosia’s Role and Duties

Ambrosia tends to the apiary with reverent devotion. She conducts blessings, harvests divine honey, and communes with the pollinators through meditation and song. Villagers often come to her for guidance, healing, or simply to share tea beneath the elderflower tree.

Her work supports the local economy: she provides honey to her siblings at the Honey Haven Inn, supplies rare herbs and enchanted nectar to the apothecary, and donates to temple rites beneath the Moot Hall.

Opinions and Quotes

On Bandit Raids

"These bandits are disrupting our trade and putting everyone at risk. We must take action to protect our village."

On the Long Road

"The Long Road is vital for our trade. We need to ensure it is safe for our merchants."

On the Druids' Gathering

"The druids' gathering at the old haunted keep is concerning. We need to stay vigilant and ensure they do not bring more trouble."

On Community Safety

"The safety of our community is paramount. We must work together to protect Sheernobb."

On House Keeleene

"House Keeleene has always supported us. We need their leadership now more than ever."

On the Future

"We must look to the future and ensure our village remains prosperous and safe."

On the Bees

"Our bees are a symbol of our community's resilience. As long as they thrive, so will we."

Ambrosia Dewpetal by 3orcs

Ambrosia Dewpetal Druidess of Sheernobb

Ambrosia stands just over three feet tall, with earth-toned skin kissed by golden freckles and a gentle smile that rarely fades. Her hair flows like tangled vines, with strands that bloom into tiny blossoms that shift with the seasons—snowdrops in winter, daffodils in spring, sunflowers by midsummer. Her eyes are the color of amber caught in sunlight, and her robes are handwoven from leaves, bark fibers, and spider silk, embroidered with flower sigils and sacred spirals.

  • Personality: Dedicated, cheerful, and nurturing. Deeply passionate about her grove.
  • Background: Inherited the beehives from her grandmother and expanded them.
  • Motivation: Produce the best honey and ensure the well-being of her bees.
  • Political Relationships: Strong ties with House Keeleene and local druids.

Type
Farm
Parent Location
Owning Organization
Characters in Location
Divine Honey

The honey harvested from Pasmarie's bees is of divine nature. It is said that no human-made honey can match its taste. Pasmarie can create and enchant a special honey water potion, known as Elixir of the Sacred Hive, that removes any curse and heals the heart and soul.

Elixir of the Sacred Hive
  • Price: 250 gold pieces
  • Effects: Removes any curse, heals the heart and soul, providing a sense of peace and rejuvenation.

Use in the Campaign

  • Healing Sanctuary: Ideal place for players to recover from magical or emotional afflictions.
  • Quest Hub: Ambrosia may request rare pollen, ingredients, or the retrieval of a lost swarm.
  • Political Role: She mediates disputes when natural balance is disturbed by mining, logging, or war.
  • Treasure/Boons: A vial of Elixir of the Sacred Hive could be a reward for aiding her grove.

Ambrosia’s Apiary stands not only as a beacon of beauty and balance, but as a place where the old magic still listens—and gently answers.



Cover image: Sheernobb Banner by 3orcs

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