Garen's Well
Follow the trail deep through Blood Wood and Daltry Woods you will come upon the hamlet of Garen's Well. Rumors and stories run deep about this hamlet. Animals lurking in the nearby hills, strange flashing lights seen across the river, and strange whispers and chanting can be heard from within Blood Wood.
Mix the area surrounding Garen's Well with the events that happened within the sanitorium and its abrupt closure that soon followed. Creates an eerie feeling entering the small hamlet.
Mix the area surrounding Garen's Well with the events that happened within the sanitorium and its abrupt closure that soon followed. Creates an eerie feeling entering the small hamlet.
Demographics
Majority of the population is human with a diverse mix of Setians, Tahnithian and Urbinos. A few halflings and dwarves call the hamlet home.
Government
The government within Gare's Well is pretty lax. Richard Garen is the primary owner of much of the land within the settlement and has a very open view on governing. The taxes within the hamlet is small starting at a copper a month per male adult in a house. There is currently no acting law official within the hamlet. However, many fear the big man and respect his wishes to keep peace and as he puts it "Don't Start None, There Won't Be None!"
Defences
There is no defensive barriers constructed within the hamlet. A natural barrier to the north and east in form of river and lake gives some defense. However, it has been heard that it may be the next year a wall may be started if the funding can become available.
Industry & Trade
The hamlet struggles because of its relative location near the Blood Woods. However, they offer meat, wool and milk from the sheep and goat farms.
Infrastructure
The infrastructure is very little as the settlement is fairly new. However, with the production of grain for feed a watermill was constructed to convert excess grain into flour. The sheep and goat farms provide a heft surplus of wool, milk and cheese. Thus, the town now has a cheese monger and a tailor. The conversion of Richard Garen 's old house into Big Dick's Halfway Inn gives the frequent traveler a place to relax with minimal accommodations. With is new one being the Garen's Exchange for a few items to aid in development of the hamlet.
Assets
Wool
Goat's Milk
Cheese
Goat's Milk
Cheese
History
Garen's Well was built to provide housing for those that worked at the nearby sanitorium. However, when the tragic incidents occurred and the sanitorium shut down. Garen's Well suffered and the population growth slowed. Those that stayed began to cultivate and and raise sheep and goats to provide wool and milk.
Points of interest
Tourism
None, people are scared to anger whatever lurks within the Blood Woods.
Architecture
Many of the houses is made from rough stone walls and a thatch roof. With a very few being Tudor styles either with thatch roofing or plank shingles.
Geography
Set in the lowland along the small river that flows into the deep lake aptly named Garen's Well, mimicking the name of the hamlet and founder. The hamlet is bordered by forest to the east and south. The west has sparse trees within the foothills of the Somerset Mountains.
Climate
The summers can be hot with heavy rainfall in the spring and fall. With the winter months being the cold and damp.
Natural Resources
Grain, sheep and wood is the only harvested natural resources as of yet.
Timeline of Garen's Well
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Whispering Leaves Herbal Emporium
Whispering Leaves Herbal Emporium, nestled in the heart of Garen's Well, is a charming shop and the cherished home of the Moonshadow family. The shop exudes an aura of tranquility, with its rustic wooden exterior adorned with delicate vines and colorful flower boxes. Inside, the air is filled with the soothing scent of dried herbs and the gentle sound of soft melodies playing in the background -
Garen's Well
Founding Date
303
Founders
Type
Hamlet
Population
40
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