Alderdyfi

On the banks of the **Friol** (“Sparkling”) **River**, Alderdyfi was founded by Conistonians escaping the faction war in search of a simpler life. The travelers camped by the river due to its fertile nature, and while camping there discovered that the river contained gems (hence the river’s name), and elected to build their settlement here. The town grew, and is now known for its export of gems (generally lower value) and gourds.

## Key Locations

### City Square

A stone bell tower sits in the center of town, christened with an unassuming but reliable iron warning bell

### Marketplace

Alderdyfi is a very self-sustaining village with its quaint marketplace comprised of open-air market stalls and humble shops:

1. Lucky Leaf Smithery
2. Birch Sphinx Carpenter
3. Needled Tree Shoppe
4. Sharp Imp Pawn Shop
5. Levain Bakery
6. Ash Wilds Woodshop
7. Bronze Bard Fletcher
8. Scarlet Barrel Goods
9. The Dressed Dragon

### Glass Quarter

The Glass Quarter is the oldest area of town where the first residences were established. The cottages there now belong to some of the oldest families of the village.

### Saint Owenar's

No one can remember if Saint Owenar was a real person, but this church has held his name since the founding of Alderdyfi. It is a humble but cozy house of worship dedicated to the patron god Oukht and his daughters Prakti and Atarsis.

### MacLairin's

MacLairin's is the liveliest tavern in town. Owned by the enigmatic Ginsmir MacLairin, MacLairin's boasts a large downstairs pub and additional seating upstairs, alongside about a dozen rooms for rent.

### Golden Gnoll Goods

Golden Gnoll Goods is the largest general goods store in town. The large selection of goods is primarily due to the owner, Rosalind, traveling to nearby villages and enticing caravans to make stops in town. Rosalind lives upstairs, and runs the shop with the help of her assistant, Lance Badger.

### Rosebourne Manor

As an Epektasian village under Conistonian rule, Alderdyfi elects a Baron to serve on the Coniston Council. For most of the year the Baron resides in Alderdyfi at Rosebourne Manor, the largest and most extravagant manor in town.

### The Blue Dog

A bit smaller than MacLairin's, The Blue Dog tavern is further on the outskirts of town. It is built in between the eras of 361 and 493.

### Varick Farm

The Valčhek Farm is renowned for its steeds. Their workhorses are strong and resilient; not only does Alderdyfi benefit from these valuable steeds, but many caravans and adventurers travel to Alderdyfi to purchase Valčhek horses for work or trading.

### Thistlepatch Farm

One of the largest squash and gourd farms in Alderdyfi, Thistlepatch Farms is run by the Thistlepatch family of gnomes.

### Bashill Swamp

Deep in the nook of the Friol River's split, the Bashill Swamp is lush, marshy, and full of unknown danger.

### Crystal Lake Farm

Contrary to its name, Crystal Lake farm only has a river running through it rather than a lake, but the river does keep the land fertile enough for a thriving farm. For hundreds of years, the Crystal Lake Farm has been owned and operated by the Raulyn family.

### Rybar's Cottage

Orryn Rybar was an old weaver who lived as far outside of town as possible. After Orryn was taken by the Bashill Hag, his cottage fell into disrepair, and by 493 eS, it is used as a hideout by the Viper Tribe.

### Refined Goods/Vavrus Refinery

In 361 eS, Arnost Vavrus was running a very profitable gemstone refinery due to his insanely quick turnaround time. After Vavrus' death, the refinery became a general goods store ("Refined Goods").

## Key Events

eS 361: The Pumpkin Uprising of Alderdyfi

## Key People

### Marnie Cromwell

A warlock who assisted in taking down the Bashill Hag during the Pumpkin Uprising of Alderdyfi. Marnie later established a force of law and security in town, then traveled to further adventures as her own power grew, never to return to Alderdyfi.

### Maryell Aylard

The Baron of Alderdyfi who serves on the Council of Coniston.