Zelkor's Ferry
Adventurers heading to Rappan Athuk frequently stop over at this small fortified settlement surrounded by a stone wall and defended by two guard towers. The Bristleback family founded the settlement roughly 300 years ago, well before Bofeld and his companions discovered the mausoleum. The remote locate is a more popular destination for adventurers aspiring to test their mettle within the Dungeon of Graves because the nearby Mouth of Doom entrance is generally deemed to be less dangerous than the more harrowing opening Bofeld and his comrades found.
Zelkor’s Ferry proper consists of an inn, a smithy, a ferry for crossing the adjacent river, and a trading post. Despite being so close to a place of unimaginable evil in the proverbial middle of nowhere, the settlement of Zelkor’s Ferry offers safety and refuge to explorers endeavoring to find fame and riches inside the nearby dungeon. In addition to allowing adventurers to restock their supplies before heading across the Canyon River toward their destination, the settlement bristles with rumors about Rappan Athuk brought back by heroes who miraculously returned from their expedition to the deadly site. Ships venturing down the treacherous Canyon River periodically stop at Zelkor’s Ferry to offload their cargo for transport down the nearby Coast Road. The captains of these vessels and caravan leaders also make a detour to the small town to hire seasoned mercenaries to safeguard themselves and their precious commodities. Naturally, these brave mariners and travelers also arrive at Zelkor’s Ferry with tales of their own about the fabled dungeon and its inhospitable surroundings.
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Zelkor’s Ferry, Settlement of
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