Sevendor/Hollyburrow

Originally Farants Hold

At the beginning of Magelord

## Overview

Once Farant’s Hold, a miserable squalor of a place that is poorly located for growing grain crops. Situated at the base of Matten’s Helm in a shady hallow with swampy land and an abundance of holly bushes.

First Sagal rescued it and cleaned it up some but under Master Olmeg's guidance and suggestion he brought in a hybrid clan of Tal Alon or “River Folk” as he felt that with their unique talent for gardening they would bring the hold to prosperity and benefit the entire domain.

## Summary

### Magelord

Farent was discharged from his duties immediately as the place was a hovel and the people poorly used. Minalan asked his brother-in-law, Sagal to take over the hold and clean it up. Sagal rose to the challenge it became known as "Sagal's Hold".

Once Olmeg brought in the Tal Alon, the hold improved even more with their ability at growing herbs and root crops.

When the Tal Alon arrived, they set to work on building their burrow and at first the human peasants that had remained in the area, was not very happy but the Tal Alon displayed their ability with brewing and used their charm to bring the people around. When some humans were still unhappy, they were told to leave by Segal.

The Tal Alon soon built their burrow and planted root crops and smoking herbs. The new clan was renamed to “Holly Burrow” in honor of all of the holly bushes that grew in the area.

The Tal Alon became increasing helpful and useful around the domain and in particular in the castle as not only were they incredible cooks but they could nimbly clean. Lady Alya in particular relied upon them and encouraged them to be hired more and more.

### High Mage

When Guris moved to become Yeoman of Gurisham, Segal moved to take over the Yeomanry of South Ridge and Olmeg was granted the Yeomanry and again it was renamed, to Hollyburrow.

The first tiny tavern was erected, The Holly Bush, which became one of the most popular pubs by visitors to Sevendor.

> *"...As Hollyburrow, as it was called now, was also on the way up to the only path to Lesgaethael, a string of strange visitors of all races drinking the Tal’s delicious brews at their tiny tavern, the Holly Bush."*
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As the Sevendor and Hollyburrow prospered, 3 more tiny taphouses opened by the Tal Alon. *The Green Onion*, *The Happy Kettle*, and *The Pinecone*, all appealing to different subcultures in the Tal Alon. They all provided plenty of wholesome food at a reduced rate, which made them very popular for visitors on a tight budget.

After Minalan and Aly were elevated to Baron and Baroness, Aly gifted the Tal Alon burrow with a Distillery Permit.

When Dara started her recruitment for The Sky Riders, two of the Tal Alon, Land and Pio, joined her crew and became riders of the giant Hawks.

### Enchanter

During the Magic Fairs while Olmeg held workshops for other Green mages and exhibitions for anyone that wanted to view his nursery, the Tal Alon hosted Ale tasting and served samples of the food.

#### Olmeg’s Nursery

> *Olmeg was accounted a master of systemic horticulture – that is, using different types of plants in concert to achieve particular magical effects.*
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Lord Olmeg eschew living in the manor, instead he turned it into a nursey and workshops. He choice to reside in a snug little peasant hut, instead.

## References

1. ↑ Mancour, Terry. High Mage: The Spellmonger Series Book 5 . Unknown. Kindle Edition.
2. ↑ Mancour, Terry. Enchanter: Book Seven Of The Spellmonger Series . Kindle Edition.