---Information---
You've heard that the village of Cumby is built near a Permanent portal to another plane of existence.. They are known for their oil production, and the settlement is surrounded by a dirt rampart and watchtower. Order is maintained by Caplan, a creative Charlatan who is a bully and rules with an iron fist.
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---Conditions---
Entering the village proper you notice the poor conditions. The village folk go without the comforts available in a stable community.They can only offer simple food and lodgings, and threadbare clothing. Their unpredictable conditions result in a sufficient, though probably unpleasant, experience..
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---Services---
Some services are offered in town:
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* Dametta is a content Priest/Priestess:. They are bald, and squints. They heard, Some dock workers say dragon scales are washing ashore down at the wharf.
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* Thomasine Is the local smith. They come across as ignorant, have tattoos, and grinds their teeth. They recently, had an event far beyond the ordinary occur,, a strange pale woman gave them an ornate box sealed with wax and hoarsely whispers "It's up to you now, keep it safe, keep it from ... them." The woman droped dead at their feet with a dagger in her back
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* Geoffrey Is a cowardly Alchemist. They are missing fingers, and paces. They made an enemy, of the local lord when they offended them
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There is also a Cheese Maker, Baker, and Shrine/chapel.
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---The Tavern---
The Black Rose is known for being a upper-class dining club. Drystan the Innkeep, is persistent. They are exceptionally beautiful and is constantly sweaty. They heard, A mercenary troop is recruiting. Food and wages are offered, but the main benefit is a life of war.
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---Who Do You Meet---
Along with the usual locals inside you meet:
* Bertrand is a Cultist. They are fearful, are exceptionally ugly, and whispers. They made an enemy, of the local lord when they offended them
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* Carmine is a Charlatan. They are loyal, have a pronounced scar, and sighs frequently. They made an enemy, of a knightly order after they killed one of their members
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---Food and Lodgings---
The tavern offers a basic bed in a common room for 1sp a night.
They offer good quality ale and the cook's speciality is Fried veal with barley pottage.
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---Rumours---
Asking around with the locals, you learn that nearby is a A Moor or Heath
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You overhear some locals talking about A group of newcomers are gathering at a local common house for “meetings” one night a week. Well, that’s what being said anyway.
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