Bellfields

In the heart of the forest stands this lushly-grassed meadowlike clearing some 200 yards in diameter, with a stout wooden cabin standing in its center. The place is well-named, for the arrival of spring is heralded by a sudden eruption of a solid carpet of azure bluebells which seem almost to spring up in full flower overnight. The entire area has an antipathy spell for all evil-aligned creatures operating upon it and for some 100 yards in all directions beyond it.

Bellfields is the home of Taralene and her three juniors, one a priest of no mean attainments himself (a 10th-level priest). Those who know Bellfields know that an owl hoot is the way to call one of Atroa's priests from their home. Any other signal usually rouses the two huge wolfhounds here (treat as 7+7 HD worgs), who growl and snarl at the visitors.

Bellfields radiates strong healing magic. Injured and diseased natural animals (not monsters, people, or demihumans) which enter the area fall into a deep sleep. When they awaken their wounds or illness is healed, unless the injury is very severe in which case they pass peacefully from the world, without pain. The forest creatures seem to know this, for some will travel many miles, even if badly hurt, to get here.

Because they know of this magic, a group of brownies has travelled from the heart of the forest to watch over Bellfields and they have spread the word around. They even kidnapped a kilmoulis, brought it struggling here in a sack, and told it in no uncertain terms that this was its new home and it had better serve Taralene well. Initially resentful, the little creature now scarcely believes its luck. Pegasi, unicorns, and other such rare and magical creatures visit here from time to time, and the ubiquitous cranes on their way to fish the Mikar are not the only reason Gwydiesin stops here from time to time. Taralene is not a warrior-priest, and she has no real dealings with rangers or elves who play martial roles. But her quiet passage through the world and the hearts of men is very much part of the defense of the Grandwood.