Grovesend is the heart of Kerri, home to the Kerrian elves who consider themselves enlightened and superior to their other elven cousins. The village is located in a shaded clearing, where bright yellow flowers grow in abundance. These flowers are used for incense, hallucinogens, food, and healing potions. The village is ruled by the Archmage Hamon, who leads the Kerrian Magocracy, a government where magic and knowledge is highly valued. The village is surrounded by old trees that are grow well despite the neglect from the High Elves. The architecture in Grovesend is a mix of traditional wood elven styles and more modern, gaul-inspired designs. The village is a peaceful place where knowledge and magic are revered above all else.
Home of the peace loving Kerrian elves.
They believe theirselves to be enlightened and bettter than most.
Bright yellow flowers grow strongly in the shaded clearing.
These flowers are used for incense, hallucinigens, food, and healing concoctions.
In Grovesend there is the White River, a brook with glistening white rocks on the riverbed that shimmer in the sun and also absorb its light, allowing the river to glow dimly orange under the moonlight.
The village is built around the White River, with many of the houses and buildings constructed from the same white stone found in the riverbed. The elves of Grovesend have a deep reverence for the river and believe it to be sacred, many of the villagers make offerings to the river spirit in hopes of bountiful harvests and good health.
The village is also known for its beautiful gardens and orchards, where the elves grow a variety of fruits and vegetables. The gardens are tended to by the villagers with great care and are a source of pride for the community. The village also has a large library, where the elves of Grovesend can be found researching and studying a wide range of subjects.
Population:
Approximately 1200; mixed elf and human and half-elf.
Government:
Grovesend is governed by a council of elders, who are secretly backed by a storm giant named Helmund.
Notable Places:
Bonda's Smithy: A modest blacksmith's workshop, built atop an outcrop of volcanic rock.
A few NPCs:
Amralas: Male Elf Fighter, Good. Amralas has a long face, with braided black hair and light gray eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a halberd. Amralas is heroic and inquisitive.
Eril: Female Human Aristocrat, Evil. Eril is exceptionally beautiful, with thin gray hair and dark gray eyes. She wears fine raiment and silk gloves. Eril is a practiced gambler.
Adrien: Female Elf Mercenary, Good. Adrien has thick auburn hair and brown eyes, and large ears. She wears leather armor and wields a two-handed sword.
Ingor: Male Elf Thief, Good. Ingor has tangled silver hair and amber eyes, and numerous distinctive tattoos. He wears leather armor and wields a dagger.
