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🗺️ Northridge Estate Map Release! 🏰🍇
🕑 Added 2024-02-28 20:26:38 +0000 UTCGreetings, Adventurers!
We're thrilled to unveil our latest creation - Northridge Estate! 🌟 Nestled amidst rolling hills, this fantasy map features a quaint manor house surrounded by lush vineyards, complemented by a charming hamlet that has grown around the estate. Rumour has it that the manor, though seemingly vacant, is attended only by a handful of custodial staff.
Originally envisioned as a potential base of operations for player characters or a coveted quest reward, the Northridge Estate offers endless possibilities for your campaign. Will your party uncover the secrets hidden within the manor's walls, or perhaps forge alliances with the hamlet's diverse inhabitants? The choice is yours!
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Northridge Estate - NPC List
Elara Dustwind
Role: Scullery Maid
Age: Late 30s
Ancestry: Human
A humble scullery maid working tirelessly in Northridge Manor. With her chestnut hair neatly tied in a simple bun and kind hazel eyes, Elara exudes an air of quiet resilience. Born into a family of meagre means, she found solace in the castle's bustling kitchens. Elara's nimble fingers deftly manoeuvre through the chores, scrubbing pots and pans with unwavering diligence.
Mortimer Ravenscroft
Role: Butler
Age: Mid 50s
Ancestry: Human
A reserved and impeccably dressed male butler responsible for the upkeep of the vacant Blackthorn Manor. With greying hair neatly combed, Mortimer's stern countenance hides a secret struggle with alcohol, indulging in the spirits that he believes befit the lordly status he emulates. Despite the manor's emptiness, he moves through its halls with an air of authority, maintaining an illusion of grandeur as he orchestrates the household staff that no longer exists. Mortimer's delusions of being the lord of the manor add a touch of tragic theatricality to his daily routine, concealing the lonely reality within the empty estate.
Amber Mooncatcher
Role: Herbalist
Age: Unknown
Ancestry: Cactus Leshy
Amber has been in the area for a long time as an herbalist/witch, but when the estate was growing decided to move her operation in. She specialises in plants that are especially useful for adventurers, including a steady supply of common potions and alchemical mixtures.
Teaching Kitchen: Every evening after sundown, Amber Mooncatcher teaches anyone who would like to learn about herbalism, potion-making, alchemy, and gardening. Items created during this period using her materials can be purchased at half price. She usually has some stock of items created by students who did not purchase it at the time.
Anytime a half-price potion/mixture is used, roll a d20 for the effectiveness of the item:
- On a 1, the item has the opposite of its desired effect.
- On 2-8, the item is inert and has no effect.
- On 9-19, the item has a normal effect.
- On 20, the item has double the effect.
A character with appropriate skill/lore may attempt to identify a purchased item. Roll a “hard” difficulty check appropriate to the level of the item. On a success, the character may roll the effectiveness d20 without drinking/using the item. On a critical success to identify the item, they identify the item and figure out how to increase its effectiveness one step.
Heinrich Fasthammer
Role: Blacksmith
Age: 19
Ancestry: Half Elf
A somewhat confused young blacksmith known for either his insanely fast and good smithing skills or for his general Lack of time awareness. A super energetic Person always glad to help but he just can't seem to remember a darn thing. If you send a request for a Hammer, i.e. it's either done in a few hours or after asking 200 times in a week or so.
Sara Stonewall
Role: Toll Collector
Age: 60s
Ancestry: Human
Lazy (likely napping) old and retired adventurer. She is just as likely to talk your ear off for an hour as let you through the gate, but if you ask about her grandkids you can get a discount on the toll.
Jasper Brightshield
Role: Guardsmen
Age: 20s
Ancestry: Human
The amiable but somewhat dim-witted young guardsman patrolling the Northridge Manor with an earnest smile on his face. With his tousled blonde hair and a perpetually cheerful demeanour, Jasper is a beacon of friendliness. However, his simplicity is evident in the way he takes every statement at face value, lacking the ability to discern sarcasm or hidden meanings. Clad in his uniform, adorned with a slightly crooked insignia, Jasper's sincerity and lack of guile make him an endearing figure among the locals. While his literal interpretation of orders may lead to amusing incidents, his unwavering loyalty and genuine nature make him a well-liked presence in the otherwise serious realm of estate security.
Bruni Stonefoot
Role: Stablehand
Age: 50s
Ancestry: Dwarf
A dwarven female defying convention as the dedicated stablehand on the Northridge Estate. Known for her fiery red hair and sturdy build, Bruni's passion for horses and the sprawling pasture sets her apart from her kin who typically favour underground pursuits. Despite facing scepticism and even disdain from fellow dwarves, Bruni's affinity for the equine world is unwavering. She spends her days caring for the estate's horses with a gentle touch, finding solace in the simple joy of their presence. In her rare moments of respite, Bruni can be found whittling intricate wooden sculptures of the horses she tends, channelling her love for these majestic creatures into art that defies the stereotypes of her dwarven heritage.
Comments
Henri Jankola
I hope you don't mind feedback on inconsistencies, since the well seems to be off too, compared to the cellar and above ground maps.
Henri Jankola
This is so cool! Something I didn't know I need. The hamlet is great addition to just a hideout/etc. Btw, DM second floor seems to be missing key and cellar map 23 refers to itself, should the 23 point to 12 (hidden entrance)?
