Farmer

Farmer

To be a farmer in Enderlin is to have spent years learning the rhythms of the land, the patience of seasons, and the subtle interplay of weather, soil, and life. From the fertile fields of Kornau in the Kaiserreich Mittemark, to the rolling plains and river valleys of Cormerault, life is dictated not by law or coin alone, but by the sun, rain, and the steady toil of one’s hands. Farming is survival, tradition, and community rolled into one: it shapes identity, family, and the very foundation of local society.

Farmers are the quiet backbone of Enderlin. In the rural parts west Mittemark, they plant, tend, and harvest grain, vegetables, and orchards that feed towns and cities alike. In the feudal Kingdom of Cormerault, peasants work vast estates under lords’ supervision, preserving age-old techniques while navigating the whims of taxes, tithes, and shifting seasons. Even in remote hamlets, farmers are deeply attuned to the land—knowing where water runs, which soil bears fruit, and how to protect livestock from disease or predators.

Life as a farmer is more than labor—it is education in patience and resilience. Apprenticeship begins early: children learn to sow, plow, and harvest, to care for animals, and to read the subtle signs of weather or soil. They memorize the patterns of seasons, the growth of crops, and the cycles of pest and predator alike. Many farmers develop a quiet wisdom, an intimate understanding of life and death, and a respect for the natural forces that shape their world.

Yet not all farmers remain tethered to their fields. Some leave the countryside to trade, teach, or explore distant lands, carrying with them skills of resourcefulness, endurance, and stewardship. Others blend tradition with innovation, experimenting with new techniques, crops, or livestock, contributing to agricultural knowledge across Enderlin. Even among travelers, the lessons of the land—patience, observation, and care—remain a guide.

To be a farmer in Enderlin is to work in harmony with the natural world, to understand the delicate balance of growth and decay, and to learn that true strength often lies not in conquest, but in tending, observing, and nurturing life through steady, thoughtful effort.

Ability Scores

Strength, Constitution, Wisdom

Feat

Tough

Skill Proficiencies

Animal Handling, Nature

Tool Proficiency

Carpenter's Tools

Equipment

Choose one of the following options:

A) Sickle, Carpenter's Tools, Healer's Kit, Iron Pot, Shovel, Traveler's Clothes, 30 GP
B) 50 GP