The Breadbasket of Fort Valiance
Population
~1,500
Leader
Mayor Elric Stonebrook
Distance
30 mi west on the Amber Road
Militia
The Hearthwardens
Nestled amidst expansive, sunlit plains west of Fort Valiance, Hearthmere serves as the agricultural heart of the region. Golden fields and sprawling pastures stretch as far as the eye can see, dotted with rolling hills and ancient oak groves. The Goldenflow River meanders through the land, providing irrigation.
Mayor Elric Stonebrook, a former caravan master, leads with pragmatic fairness. The Hearthwardens militia protects the town and farmlands, led by Captain Liora Emberwood.
Bustling open-air square where farmers trade wheat, fine wool, and honeyed mead
Towering stone granary and shrine — farmers offer first fruits here
Fortified inn and recruitment center for adventurers and caravan guards
Sweeping view of the plains, manned by the Hearthwardens militia
Wheat, barley, and rye feed Fort Valiance. Cattle, sheep, and goats provide meat, dairy, and wool. Skilled weavers produce fine textiles while beekeepers supply honey and beeswax. The Silver Foxes mercenary guild escorts trade caravans along the vulnerable Amber Road.
Dire wolves and giant boars descend from nearby woods. Bandit gangs prey on poorly defended caravans. Strange lights over the plains and ghostly apparitions near abandoned homesteads hint at deeper mysteries.