[All Patrons] Just Passing Through: The Village of Stormholme (Patreon)

As you approach, you see a rustic village nestled in the foothills of towering, snow-capped mountains. A cold river cuts through the settlement, its banks dotted with modest homes and wooden structures. Farmers tend to small fields, and the distant sounds of a blacksmith's hammer punctuate the air. Some people move hastily, casting cautious glances towards the surrounding hills and the path from which you arrived. The atmosphere here is a mix of industriousness and apprehension, as if the community is holding its collective breath.

Nestled in the rugged foothills of the Titans, Stormholme is a hardy village that sits on the banks of the Ecliptic Flow, a river known for its icy currents. The landscape is a picturesque mix of towering mountains, evergreen forests, and rocky terrain, offering a stark but captivating backdrop to daily life. Wooden cabins and stone structures dot the landscape, and despite the harsh conditions, there are signs of life and commerce—a smithy billowing smoke, a local tavern emitting warm light, and fishermen trying their luck in the cold river. The somber beauty of the area is occasionally disrupted by the construction of makeshift barricades and patrols of local militia, telling signs of the village's ongoing struggles.

Stormholme is a community on the edge, both literally and figuratively. Physically isolated from the other settlements in the nation of Veramar, its remoteness adds layers of complications to its existing problems. The Ecliptic Flow has recently begun freezing in an unnatural manner, causing distress among the local fishers and threatening the village's water supply. As if this weren't enough, the village has also been plagued by increasing attacks from bandits. This lawlessness, coupled with the mysterious environmental changes, has created an atmosphere of palpable tension and uncertainty, leaving villagers anxiously wondering what calamity might befall them next.

Note: this is a pre-proofed version of the 16-page book that will be available for pre-order soon. There are a few placeholders for art. If you find any mistakes, such as continuity errors, let us know. Enjoy!