VoH: 27. Walled Manor House

This place has an eight foot high stone wall and a heavy gate. It is obviously the residence of some well-to-do folk, and easily defensible in times of trouble.

Purpose / Function

  • This is the home of the village elder, his wife, and their four grown sons. Two of the sons are married, and their wives and three children live here also.
  • The elder is a retired farmer, and his sons now care for the fields and livestock.
  • All of his sons have horses, and are very proud of their status.
  • Two servant girls and a hired farmhand are quartered in the stable loft.
  • All the inhabitants are of the Old Faith.
  • The elder is quite wise and greatly respected.
  • He heads a council whose other members (in order of seniority) are—Eulyria, the druid of the Grove (24) Terjon, chief cleric of the church (20) Benathan, Captain of the militia (2) Ostler, the Innkeeper (7) Mytch, the Miller (22) Burne, the magic-user (31) Rufus, Burne's associate (31) The latter two are new arrivals to the council.
  • The elder is also the Justice of the Peace.
  • Once each new moon, he holds a village meeting to hear ideas and complaints.

Denizens

This is the home of the village elder, his wife, and their four grown sons. Two of the sons are married, and their wives and three children live here also.
  • Patron: Jonas Hurley
  • Matron: Kikillia
  • Adult Sons: Pyth 28 and Ballam 30

Valuables

  • In a secret compartment in the bedroom is an iron box which contains 428 gp, 100 pp, and four pieces of jewelry (worth 400, 900, 2000, and 5000 gp).
  • His silver dinnerware is valued at 3, 750 gp, and the several gold dishes are worth a total of 2, 300 gp.
  • The elder and his sons each carry about 10 gp worth of various coins in their purses.

Defenses

  • The four sons and the hired hand are members of the militia.
  • In the event of attack villagers nearby seek safety in this compound.
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