Deeside

Deeside is a village in the Kingdom of Hammerhorn, known for its farming community and produce.
== Description ==
As you approach Deeside, you're struck by its rustic charm. The village sits nestled amidst rolling hills, its wooden homes and clay roofs exuding a quaint and timeless appeal. Smoke lazily curls from chimneys, painting the air with a comforting scent of woodsmoke and hearth fires.
The village itself is a cluster of quaint cottages and rustic farmsteads, their thatched roofs blending harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Narrow cobbled pathways meander through the village, flanked by hedgerows bursting with life. Each cottage is adorned with window boxes overflowing with vibrant blossoms, adding splashes of colour to the tranquil landscape.
At the heart of Deeside lies the village square, a bustling hub of activity and camaraderie. Here, locals gather to exchange news, barter goods, and celebrate festivals with fervent enthusiasm. A weathered stone fountain, adorned with intricate carvings of woodland creatures, stands proudly in the centre, its crystal-clear waters a testament to the purity of the nearby streams.
The backbone of Deeside's economy is its thriving agricultural industry. Fields of golden wheat, swaying gently in the breeze, stretch out in all directions, interspersed with orchards heavy with fruit and vegetable patches bursting with abundance. The villagers take great pride in their farming heritage, employing traditional methods handed down through generations, and their hard work is reflected in the bountiful harvests that grace their tables.
Livestock also plays a vital role in the village's economy, with sprawling pastures providing ample grazing grounds for herds of cattle, flocks of sheep, and herds of goats. The gentle lowing of cows, the bleating of sheep, and the occasional crowing of roosters form a melodic backdrop to daily life in Deeside, serving as a constant reminder of the village's close ties to the land.
But perhaps what truly sets Deeside apart is its deep reverence for nature, Danu, and the abundant wildlife that thrives in the surrounding forests and meadows. The villagers hold a profound respect for the natural world, viewing themselves as stewards of the land rather than mere inhabitants. They take great care to live in harmony with their environment, practicing sustainable farming methods and conserving the delicate balance of ecosystems.
== Settlers ==
	Maeve O'Flaherty is an elderly human woman and farmer in the village of Deeside. Her farms had recently seen a blight of fungus attacking her farmsteads, leaving her unable to sow and harvest crops. Upon arrival of adventurers seeking to bring aid to the town and farmer, they suspected that Maeve was in fact a hag and put the old woman through a period of interrogation and suspicion. Their suspicions would prove to be incorrect, souring the relationship between the adventurers, Deeside and Hammerhorn.
	Dean Fletcher is an elderly human man and farmer in the village of Deeside. Whilst his neighbour, Maeve, was undergoing a period of distress as her farm was consistently afflicted with a plague of fungus attacking her crops, Dean offered what help he could and routinely tilled and turned the earth over in the hope of ridding the farm of disease. Upon arrival of adventurers, Dean would be met with suspicion, believing him to be under the control and curse of a witch. This prompted a lizardfolk to believing he could eat Dean. Luckily, the act of consuming the man was not completed but did lead to a fructuous relationship between the adventurers and the farmers.
	Angus Kean is a young man who inherited his uncle's farmstead, having formerly been from the village of Nairn in the Kingdom of Port Arden. Upon the arrival of adventurers from the Twilight Grove, Angus shared his suspicions of Dean Fletcher. It would later be revealed that Angus was behind the fungus plague afflicting Maeve's farm and the manipulation of the adventurers into believing Maeve to be a hag and Dean under her spell. Whilst the adventurers went about their investigations, Angus fled the village, leaving behind a trove of evidence that connected him to the archfey Latharna.