Dreamer's Bend

**The Settlement of Dreamer's Bend**

## Overview

Beyond the far western reaches of Ansteorra, deep within the monster-infested Wildelands, a single settlement holds fast as the sole remaining bastion of safety. Dreamer's Bend is a small settlement along the Grandvale River, nestled into a bend in the river and surrounded by water on three sides.

In the early days of Ansteorra, Dreamer's Bend was not the only settlement out west. The lands there are imbued with wild magic, and the Grandvale River serves as a means of safe passage to and from the coast. But, nearly thirty years ago, the dark forces that inhabit the Wildelands beyond railed against the expansion of the burgeoning kingdom, and sought to wage war against them. Towns fell and many died in the ensuing conflict. Only Dreamer's Bend held out, in partial thanks to a lone mage who had given their life to place a protective barrier around the town. However, the conquest continued on around it, and Dreamer's Bend has been cut off from the kingdom lands for more than two decades.

That changed two weeks ago. An arcane message was received by Queen Sonja Ryzaja that pleaded for help to be sent to Dreamer's Bend. The settlement claims it has been continuing the battle against the Wildelands all these years, but its defense is finally fading. If it were to fall, all of the horrors that stalk the shadowed mountains and dark woods would once again descend onto Ansteorra.

You, dear adventurers, are up to the task. Travel to Dreamer's Bend, bolster their numbers, and defend your kingdom.

## Notable Points

### Bird's Tale Inn

Run by **Kas**, the aarakocra inkeeper. All adventurers who travel to Dreamer's Bend to help are welcome to take a room at the inn, free of charge.

### Grand River Smithy

Owned and operated by **Jay**, a human blacksmith. She can do wonders with metal, given the materials and enough time.

### Faulty Facets

This shop is run by an elven jeweler named **Lila**. Since contact has been reestablished with Ansteorra, Lila can utilize old connections to order spell components to town, and is happy to appraise any jewels found while adventuring.

### Dreamer's General

This general store is run by the dwarf **Jeram**. Most adventuring gear can either be found here, or ordered. Jeram is happy to haggle for loot.

### Reedy Reel

Part fishery, part pub, the Reedy Reel is the pride and joy of the dragonborn fisher, **Halin**. It's a great place for gossip as well as the main source of food for the town.

### The House

Nicknamed such by the locals, this holy space is tended to by the halfling priestess, **Alia**. While not devout herself, Alia takes care of the altars dedicated to each pantheon should any wish to come in and pray.

### Kiri's Shack

Less of a business and more of a cabin in the woods, the kenku alchemist **Kirika** keeps to herself. However, in exchange for bits and bobs, she may just be willing to part with her potions.

## Important NPCs

* **Pale Green** - a mage who sent the distress signal. She has since been unresponsive to further messages. We fear the worst.
* **Sage Telnaten** - the wizard who, long ago, gave their life to create the protective barrier that surrounds Dreamer's Bend to this day.
* **Wren** - the settlement's sheriff and acting leader.