Ornament

**Ornament** is a small town located between Otha's Rest and Irilian in the East Ridings. It is a bustling, vibrant community, with a population of a few thousand people. The main street of Ornament is lined with a variety of shops and businesses, including the Winking Goblin Tavern and Coaching Inn, and The Golden Shoe Blacksmiths.

## History

Editors notes:
[Insert history here of founding, how it links in with the caravan road what the town once was and what it is now]
[Talk about the unfortunate luck of the town since AOR 550 (late 2019) and how it's affected the town]

[Most recent history as of 12/9/2023]
look up events of Merry Witchmas and document (late AOR 553)

Late AOR 554 people and animals were going missing from the streets even in broad daylight, this lead to people cowering within their homes scared to leave their houses as 8 residents had gone missing along with several animals. The Adventurers Guild of Othas Rest came to investigate the talks of devils snatching people, discovering it was an incursion of crab people from the Elemental Plane of Water, using the elemental crossing at Emerson Lake to attack. The snatching came to an end after the Guild brokered a deal and the lake became off bounds to people without permission.

## Notable Locations

### Winking Goblin Tavern and Coaching Inn

The Winking Goblin Tavern and Coaching Inn is a popular destination for travellers and locals in the small town of Ornament. It is owned and operated by a surly man named Barley, who is known for his gruff demeanour and no-nonsense attitude. Despite his unfriendly exterior, however, Barley is a fair and honest innkeeper, who takes good care of his guests and his staff. The inn itself is a large, two-story building with a cosy and welcoming atmosphere.

The ground floor features a large common room with a fireplace, where travellers and locals alike come to relax, eat, and drink. The bar is stocked with a wide variety of ales, wines, and spirits, and Barley is always happy to recommend a drink to suit each customer's taste. Upstairs, the inn has several guest rooms, each with a comfortable bed and basic amenities

### The Golden Shoe Blacksmiths

The Golden Shoe Blacksmiths is a well-respected establishment, owned and operated by Haffjon, a former adventurer. Despite his gruff demeanour and rough exterior, Haffjon is a skilled craftsman and a fair employer, who takes great pride in the quality of his work. The blacksmiths is a large, open workshop filled with the sound of hammering and the glow of the forge. The walls are adorned with a variety of tools and equipment, and the floor is covered with sawdust and scraps of metal. Haffjon's six-year-old daughter, Stephanie, can often be found practicing with her wooden sword and shield, under the watchful eye of her father. Despite her young age, she is already showing a natural aptitude for the craft, and Haffjon is training her to be his apprentice.

## Notable NPCs

Editors note: Move all these off the main town page and into their respective pages to free up more important information to be quickly found and read
### Barley, Innkeeper

Barley is a fair and honest innkeeper, who takes good care of his guests and his staff. He is a large man, standing at about 6 feet tall and weighing around 250 pounds, with broad shoulders and powerful arms. He has a thick, bushy beard and a stern expression, but his eyes are kind and compassionate. Despite his rough appearance, Barley is a skilled cook and a knowledgeable bartender, and he takes great pride in the quality of the food and drink served at his inn.

### Nob and Bob, Bar-backs

Nob and Bob are the bar-backs at the Winking Goblin Tavern. They are a pair of burly, rough-looking men with thick beards and deep scars. Despite their rough appearance, however, they are skilled marksmen and are often called upon to act as security for the inn. They are armed with heavy crossbows and are not afraid to use them to protect the inn and its guests. Despite their fearsome reputation, Nob and Bob are actually quite affable and good-natured, and they are well-liked by the patrons of the Winking Goblin. They are hardworking and reliable, and are an important part of the tavern's staff.

### Britta, Barmaid

A slender, attractive woman with long, blonde hair and bright blue eyes. Despite her youth, Britta is an experienced barmaid, and she is skilled at serving customers and keeping the tavern running smoothly. She is a friendly and outgoing person, with a quick wit and a warm, engaging personality. She is well-liked by the patrons of the Winking Goblin, and is known for her good cheer and her ability to put people at ease.

### Haffjonn, the Blacksmith

a skilled craftsman, who takes great pride in the quality of his work. He is a tall, muscular man, standing at about 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around 220 pounds. He has a thick, bushy beard and deep scars on his face and arms, testament to his years as an adventurer. Despite his rough appearance, Haffjon has a kind and compassionate heart, and he is deeply devoted to his six-year-old daughter, who he is training to be his apprentice. When he is not working in the forge, Haffjon can often be found in the workshop, teaching his daughter the skills of the blacksmith's trade.

### Stephanie, the Blacksmith's daughter

A six-year-old girl who is being trained to be an apprentice at The Golden Shoe Blacksmiths'. She is a bright and curious child, with a natural aptitude for the craft. Despite her young age, she is already showing promise as a blacksmith, and is eager to learn and help her father in the workshop. She is a small, slender girl, with long, curly hair and bright, inquisitive eyes. She is often found practicing with her wooden sword and shield, under the watchful eye of her father.

## Appendix

### Appearances

Adventures
Merry Witchmas • How Hasn't Ornament Been Deserted Yet? •

### Mentions

Adventures
Captivating Crustaceans for a Big Time Shellebration • Insert session name here •