Barthen's Provisions

Barthen's Provisions is a trading post in Phandalin owned by Elmer Barthen. Elmer employs two clerks, Ander Sogard and Thistle Sogard.
On Day 3 of the campaign, Conor McGregor, Herb Stoner and Lords' Alliance agent Sildar Hallwinter arrived in Phandalin in the evening. Their first stop was Barthen's Provisions, and they explained to Elmer that they were there to deliver the wagon that belonged to Gundren Rockseeker-Deceased. Elmer paid them each their fee, but he also explained that Gundren never arrived. Elmer asked the group to find Gundren, and he then explained that Gundren's two brothers (Nundro Rockseeker and Tharden Rockseeker-Deceased) live in a camp outside of town (Rockseeker Camp). He said that Nundro and Tharden will probably be stopping by sometime soon since they usually check in with Elmer. The group told Elmer about their encounters with goblins, and Elmer explained that Linene Graywind, the manager of Lionshield Coster: Phandalin, mentioned to him that she suspected goblins may have been the cause of some recent troubles for her.
On Day 17, Collateral Damage was north of Phandalin when they saw several oxen running away from town. The oxen were from Barthen's Provisions, and Ander Sogard and Thistle Sogard were chasing after them. Ander and Thistle eventually recovered the oxen and brought them back to be tied up behind the shop.
Later that day, Conor, Rayphlárd and Tubby visited the shop; Shinzon Greenshadow was also with the group, but he was invisible after taking a potion of invisibility. They walked in on Elmer talking to Ander and Thistle; Ander was describing how Velleen Firecrow, the assistant manager at the Lionshield Coster who recently moved to town, was starting to act strange. Ander said that Velleen was talking about how the "Stormlord" was going to destroy non-believers. He thought she was joking, but he changed his mind and thought she may actually believe that. Elmer then greeted the group, recognizing Conor. He told Conor that Nundro had stopped by earlier in the day and told Elmer about everything that happened with their family and Wave Echo Cave.

Purpose / Function

Barthen's Provisions sells ordinary goods, traveling supplies, trinkets and decorations. Dendrar Woodcarving sells various decorations to Barthen's Provisions for resale. 
Barthen's Provisions does not sell weapons or armor, but they refer customers to Lionshield Coster: Phandalin for that purpose if they trust them.

Architecture

The rear of the building includes several cages where they keep animals like horses, oxen, pigs and chickens. The rear of the building also includes a shed where wagons are stored.

Type

Shop, Generic

Parent Location

Phandalin

Owner

Elmer Barthen