Hollow Tree

Demographics

Mix of half-elves, elves and humans

Infrastructure

The Red Jug

Small tavern that's now a ruin. It used to be run by Bredon Asti (Human, male, 55yo). His wife died before the war. One of his sons left for work in Coldpond, the other helped out around town running errands for the establishments.

Bouteille de sureau

Large vineyard run by Pons Veera (elf, female, 99yo). Has one son - Halrick (elf, fighter, 81yo). Uses a spring that runs from the mountains and local elderflower. Pons Veera was given the vineyard by the Elders, without giving anything in return, though she doesn't spread that around much.

Abandoned squat residence

Slave masters built it to stay over between their trips from Phandalin to Coldpond. Master Eadbed used to own the orphanage.

Madam Peretacia's Home for Unloved Children

An orphanage run by Selwyn Peretacia (elf, female, 444yo, no family). Master Eadbed used to own the orphanage.

Marvellous Shovel

Undertaker Goods and Services, run by Jozan Coffen (elf, male, 114) and Loy Coffen (half-elf, female, 109). 1 daughter - Jeera (elf, female, 84, lazy drinker). Was forced by Wendelain Vanna to work with the Elders and bury their victims. Jozan Coffen was always suspicious of the Elders, but didn't want to raise his head.

Gleaming Buckler Blacksmith

Run by Fashi Volja Jr (human, male, 55). Always been close to the Coffens and trained the kids, Jozan and Loy.

Shrine of Rapid Death

Abandoned. Used to be maintained by Pomme Tiia (female half-elf, 108yo, dead husband), who lives nearby.

History

Legend has it that village was build on a Drow burial site, where the great under-mountain (Dark Dwarves) slave masters buried their dead. Since then, the Elders built a village here and produced beautiful wine from a spring that runs from the mountains, and local elderflower.

Geography

Hollow Tree is in the middle of a swamp, surrounded by trees. The thick canopy always makes the town dark, giving it an uncomfortable gothic feel for visitors.

Type

Hamlet

Population

150

Owner/Ruler

Wendelain Vanna

Owning Organization

The Elders of Hollow Tree

Characters in Location

• Wendelain Vanna

Ursaria (13th Age)

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