Ardev

Ardev is a small town in western Breland, but is nevertheless the largest settlement on Breland's western frontier with Droaam.
It lies approximately halfway between Droaam and the Dagger River on the Orien trade road that leads to Graywall. It is a farming and ranching community carefully situated to take full advantage of the waters of Chalice Lake, the collected waters of several creeks and streams across the Ardev Expanse.
Ardev is key both as a rest stop for merchant caravans heading west, Brelish military units heading to protect the Breland–Droaam border, and as a supply market for the king's estate at Castle Arakhain. Because of its proximity to King Boranel ir'Wynarn's estate, an unusually high number of Citadel agents can usually be found in the town. It is also a key departure point for prospectors and miners heading to the Graywalls for byeshk and other mineral deposits.
Ardev is home to a free roaming herd of magebred goats that can eat almost anything. They've been trained to eat weeds and other garbage, and as a result they keep the streets of Ardev remarkebly clean and save the city money on street cleaners. The goats are beloved in Ardev, and one of the best ways to get the town to turn against you is to mistreat the goats.
Ardev is also home to Mesa, the Giant of Ardev. Mesa is a stone giant sculptor and stonemason, and is an active participant in the community in Ardev, helping with construction projects and selling her sculptures at the market.

Population

180,000