The general features of The Stop are as follows: Terrain. The lands in this area are low rolling grass hills with patches of wooded areas. It is not rocky and ideal for farming. Crooked Creek meanders across the countryside and must be forded several times when approaching on the Tradeway from the east. Weather. A looming downpour threatens a pleasant day. The humidity is thick and strong gusts blow dust and occasional large drops splat down. Light. The setting sun provides bright light for the few remaining minutes of the day. Smells and Sounds. There is a strong smell of the rain and increasingly frequent rumbles and flashes from the east. Streets and buildings. The Stop is surprisingly cosmopolitan considering its rural setting. A few of the major streets are even cobbled. Most of the shops are artisans and craftsmen who have closed for the evening. The Tradeway. The well-traveled road that stretches from Hillsfar to Yulash is known as the Tradeway, a common trade route. Through town it follows Crooked Creek as the two bisect the town into a north and south side. Farming. There are many surrounding farms that must be passed through to reach the city no matter the approach. Town Center. The center of town is a large paved plaza and displays a round pool of water, in the middle of which is an expertly carved statue of a woman with her palms facing down as if calming the waters in the pool. The woman is the goddess Eldath. The construction looks recent, a gift to the town from a local half-elven sculpture.