[All Patrons] Just Passing Through: Alaric's Landing (Patreon)

Alaric's Landing is a small, intimate hamlet perched on the edge of the Azurean Abyss. A major throughway intersects the community, providing an essential link to other coastal areas. Encircled by the mysterious Whisperwood, the village is shrouded in both natural beauty and a quiet sense of seclusion.

The hamlet's peaceful atmosphere has been recently disrupted by unsettling visits from creatures known as thornwalkers. Emerging from the Whisperwood, these plant-like entities have incited fear and caution among the villagers, turning the tranquil setting into a place of watchfulness and concern.

Adding another layer to the community's unique character is an inexplicably high number of twins. This peculiarity has given rise to folklore and superstition, often linked to a notable, ancient oak tree at the village's heart. Known as the Wishing Oak, this local landmark is said to have the power to grant wishes whispered into its hollows. Whether the high incidence of twins is a mystical consequence of wishes made or some other factor is a subject of endless debate among the locals.

Traditional inns are notably absent, but several lodging options offer the party a place to rest. Local families may extend their hospitality, offering straw mattresses in a spare room. Alternatively, Captain Gareth might allow a night's stay on a docked fishing boat.