Kheellud

**Kheellud** is a location in the Puhan Trading Company and one of the youngest settlements in the PTC. *Kheellud* was first visited by Boreal and Galatea in "The Ballad of Bo & Gal (Part 1)".

One of the newer encampments, based deep within the dense *Taiga Forest* of the PTC, *Kheellud* is just coming up on its twentieth year as an “official” settlement within the country. However, *Kheellud* lands at the end of the trade line and is not sought out by many unless they need to go there. Much of the forests around the area are still untracked and unexplored.

The encampment itself was built within a more sparse outcropping of trees in the forests. Because of the tightness of the area and low height of the forest's canopy, much of *Kheellud* is comprised of several smaller wooden cabin style buildings, built partially into the ground as to allow for a regular standing height within most buildings; many of them also going into the underground for more levels and rooms. The streets are well maintained walks that sit above many of the building's main entrances, so most buildings have stairs and walks down to their front entrances. Many people could pass it by if they were unaware that it was there, it would just seem to be a lit set of walkways in the middle of a deep frozen forest.

The only structure in *Kheellud* that is mostly above ground is the *Bone Steps*. A large ancient and sealed monastery, that bears the symbolism to the Nyilea, the Goddess of death and the Murdered One. In the twenty years of *Kheellud’s* existence many have tried to open the monastery, but all of them have been unsuccessful. Some villagers also say they can hear a scratching noise coming from within the monastery on cold nights.

**The Stump & Roots**

The local tavern and inn of *Kheellud*, known for its amazing food and drink throughout the small encampment. It has 3 floors, with one above ground and the other two below, with the underground being rooms for the Inn. It is run by a sweet lady Mabel Strombrunch who is is respected by many.

**Ambrose’s**

Simply named after the proprietor, Ambrose Helshio, this is the basic goods store of *Kheellud* where many individuals come to get all their basic needs, supplies and food. Ambrose is very particular about the appearance of his shop and is meticulous in his presentation.

**Frederick’s Forge**

Frederick Fangborro is the local smith and carpenter. Known by many as quite a jolly and polite dwarf, he is known as being quite a skilled crafter as many individuals come to him for odd assortments of things during their research within the forests. His shop can be recognized by the smoke stack the sticks up and above the forest’s canopy.

**Langershon’s Trappers**

*Lottie* and Lewis Langershon are fraternal twin humans who have spent the majority of their entire lives within *Kheellud*, their father having been an archeologist. Lewis is a well known Ranger and Tracker, where Lottie is a wonderful seamstress. The pelts used for their store come from what Lewis catches and Lottie makes them into beautiful winter cloaks and clothes. Their shop is located in *The Darkwalk* district.

**The Temple**

A wooden and stone building built around the base and roots of a large pine tree, this is the religious centre of *Kheellud*. Being quaint and earthy, it is watched over by a very young satyr woman named Minnie*.* Very few know who or where she comes from.

**Pu’Han Trading Comapny Offices**

Many of the offices for the PTC are scattered through the district of *Old Kheellud*. They can be recognized for the PTC Coat of Arms that sits high up on the buildings so that they can be seen from the walks.