Reedwatch

(Hamlet, pop. ~55–65)

Fishing-farming hamlet along the Zumkend River, southern Wolfsward.

Places to Go (Locations & Services)

A long, low inn with willow beams and reed thatching, smelling faintly of river smoke and herbs.
Proprietor: Thane Alris, half-elf innkeeper, known for calm hospitality and riverballad songs.
4 private rooms + a common loft (8 beds). Serves fisher’s stew, smoked eels, and cider.
Signature Drink: Reedwatch Bramblebrew — cider spiced with wild berries and river herbs, lightly intoxicating.

Small plank docks line the Zumkend River. Boats are shallow, flat-bottomed punts.
Market square sells fresh fish, smoked carp, eel, crayfish, and woven reed baskets.
Woodwright’s Shed
- Haren Brookfell, human carpenter, produces boats, oars, plows, and light furniture.
- Often consults druids on treating wood to last in damp conditions.
- Haren is often talking with Freddie when he’s not working.
Freddie’s Fishbait & Tackle
- Freddie’s shop is a crooked little shack on the east end of the docks and nestled beside a few well worn, but river-worthy fishing boats. The walls are plastered with old fishing nets, drying hooks, carved lures, and scraps of local notices. Inside, bins overflow with:
  - Live bait: nightcrawlers, river leeches, fat grubs in jars of leaf mold
  - Lures: carved wooden poppers painted with beetle-shell polish
  - Tackle: line, sinkers, poles, hooks, spears, and even gnome-sized rods
  - Rumors: whispered news of unusually large catfish, shimmering trout seen upriver, or strange lights out near the reedy isles…

A dual shrine maintained by Cerris Fenwild, Flan druidess.
Circle of standing reeds bound with willow branches, used for seasonal rites and fishing blessings.

A loose group of halflings (extended family of 7–8) who weave mats, baskets, and fishing nets.
Trade their goods downriver to Hodnet.