Leif's 4E Adventuring in Encastulum [IC 01]


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Leif

Adventurer
To The Quiet Harpy

The adventurers continue their march toward The Quiet Harpy. The countryside begins to give way to cultivated fields divided by low stone walls and bordered by dirt paths. There are fields of corn, cabbages, peas and other lentils, even a few where mushrooms are grown, and, of course, grains and grasses. there are also pastures with grazing animals, cows, goats, groats, and sheep. When you catch a glimpse of a farmhouse, you see chickens, ducks, or peahens near the homesteads.

Then, ahead you see a stone bridge about a half mile ahead of you. Just across the bridge is a large compound with a gatehouse bearing a sign that shows a great, greasy sleeping birdlike creature. The main building is within the compound, and it is a large structure rising three stories, taller than the gatehouse and towers at the corners of the curtain wall that surrounds the compound.
 


Leif

Adventurer
Arriving at The Quiet Harpy

The gate stands open, and the guards on duty greet you and motion you on through since it is now late afternoon and still daylight.
 


Scotley

Hero
Rydan strides in glad to see some signs of civilization, but his words betray his misgivings. "Does it concern either of you that this place looks more like a fortress than the cozy country inn I was expecting..."
 

Leif

Adventurer
The Quiet Harpy

The Quiet Harpy is a large affair, standing three stories tall and having a central hub with two wings extending back. There are several hitching posts for local visitors to use, as well as a large stable to one side. When you enter, your senses are assaulted with mostly pleasant smells and sounds. There is a great fire pit where a large pig roasts merrily. Tables are everywhere, only about one-third of them occupied presently. There is an extensive bar along the back wall of this large room.
 

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