Winterhaven

Winterhaven is a small farming village nestled in the southern foothills of the Cairngorm Peaks, which line the eastern and western edges of the Merchants Highway from Winterhaven all the way north to Wildrun. Sitting just north of where the King's Road from the east meets the Merchant's Highway as it makes it way north and south along the western edge of Thelland, Winterhaven is a popular stop off point for those travelling east to Modan and beyond as well as those making their way north and south along the Merchant's Highway.

People and places of note
As a small farming village situated on the outer edges of the Duchy of Thelland it is fair to say that Winterhaven is, for the most part, largely unremarkable. Its population consisting primarily of human farmers. Those seeking a place to rest should visit Wrafton's Inn. Run by Salvana Wrafton, she will be quick to tell anyone that being the only inn in town makes you the best inn in town. Adventurers seeking equipment or provisions would do worse than visit Bairwin Wildarson's Grande Shoppe, although grand seems a rather indulgent title considering its usual fare.

For those hungry for knowledge, the village sage, Valthrun the Prescient, resides on the south east side of town and has a greater knowledge of the history of the local area than any. For the spiritual the local temple, dedicated to the worship of Levin, god of luck and trade is administered by Sister Linora. Winterhaven also has a variety of other merchants as well as a weekly market. While the majority of Winterhaven's population is human, there are a handful of dwarves who have made their home there. One such dwarf, Thair Coalstriker, runs the local smithy.

Current Affairs
Following the recent events in Shadowfell Keep, where the Crimson Company foiled some dark plot by the Cult of Orcus, the roads and surrounding area have become much safer. The nearby Goblin and Kobold lair has been cleared which has meant that the recent Kobold problems have now abated. It is not all good news however, as the Cult launched a raid on Winterhaven which killed many of the Winterhaven Regulars, the local militia, as well the local Lord, Ernest Padraig. Winterhaven remains without a lord until Duke Rygal in Modan appoints a successor.