Sarno

Sarno is a rugged coastal village defined by its duality. To the north, sturdy fishing boats battle the grey waves of the ocean. To the south, the village borders the Emerald Thicket, where a freshwater lake feeds the river and sustains the surrounding cattle farms. While the central square is orderly, the southern forest edge is marred by a cluster of ramshackle huts where the desperate and the dishonest make their homes.

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Village

Sarno

Where the salt of the sea meets the secrets of the deep wood.

TypeVillage

Population450 residents

WealthStruggling

GovernmentCouncil of Elders

ReadinessAlert

“A blend of briny air and the earthy scent of pine and cattle.”

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Geography

RegionThe Shrouded Littoral

ClimateCool maritime with heavy morning mists.

TerrainCoastal cliffs to the north and dense evergreen forests to the south.

Travel Links

The Coast RoadSarno River PathThe Northern Docks

Culture

Hard work and silence are the highest virtues.

Races

HumansHalf-OrcsHalflings

Religions

The TidecallerThe Warden of the Woods

Arts & Entertainment

Competitive woodcarving and traditional sea shanties.

History

Sarno began as a temporary whaling camp during the Age of Salt. It became permanent after the discovery of the hidden forest lake, providing a reliable water source. Over two centuries, it survived pirate raids and strange woodland blights. Recently, the village has seen an influx of outcasts, leading to the development of the southern slums and a rise in local tensions between the ranchers and the new arrivals.

The FoundingThe Gilded WhaleA massive whale carcass provided enough ambergris to fund the first stone buildings.

Current EraThe Blight of HoovesA mysterious sickness decimated the cattle herds, forcing ranchers into heavy debt.

Government

LeaderElder Martha Vane

Council of Elders

Key Laws

Theft from a neighbor results in public shaming.All water rights are managed by the council.

Problems

Livestock Rustling

Cattle are vanishing from the farms near the forest edge.

Economy

Industries

FishingCattle RanchingTimber

Scarcity

Medicinal Herbs

Wealth LevelStruggling

Exports

Salted FishRaw HidePine Resin

Imports

Forged IronCereal Grains

Defenses

ReadinessAlert

Fortifications

Wooden forest palisadeTwo stone coastal watchtowers

The Sarno Sentinels(25 part-time militia)

Hardy locals armed with spears and crossbows.

Law & Order

crime Level: Moderate
enforcement: Informal militia patrols
typical Punishment: Labor on the fishing docks or the cattle pens.

Martha Vane

NPC

Elder

An elderly woman with wind-burned skin and a constant scowl.

Silas Thorne

NPC

Rancher

A hulking man whose hands shake when he speaks of the forest.

Garret the Quick

NPC

Thief Leader

A lean man dressed in fine but worn-out silks.

Captain Harek

NPC

Fisherman

A man who smells perpetually of sea salt and cheap ale.

The Brine and Blade

Shop

General Goods

A cluttered shop filled with the necessities of coastal and forest life.

The Soggy Boot

Tavern

Sailors, ranch hands, and the occasional shady figure.

A low-ceilinged tavern built partially over the water.

The Hook and Net

Faction

Guild

A collective of fishers who wield significant economic power.

The Shadowed Path

Faction

Crime Syndicate

The group of outcasts living in the southern huts.

The North Jetty

Point of Interest

A massive stone pier that protects the harbor from the north winds.

Mirror Pond

Point of Interest

The serene lake deep in the forest that serves as the river's source.

The Thief Slums

Point of Interest

A collection of muddy paths and rotting huts on the forest border.

Calendar of Events

First day of Spring

The Festival of Nets

A day of blessing the boats and mending nets for the new season.

A sea creature often leaves a strange gift on the docks overnight.

Secrets

The lake source is slowly being poisoned by an ancient relic.

RegionalDead fish appearing at the river mouth with purple scales.

Garret the Quick is planning to overthrow the Council of Elders.

LocalA hidden stash of weapons found in the southern huts.

Rumors

The Hermit Elara can turn into a swan at will.

Elder Martha has a chest of pirate gold buried under her floorboards.

Something massive and ancient sleeps beneath the Mirror Pond.

Plot Hooks

The Missing Herd

Track the missing cattle into the Emerald Thicket and confront the rustlers.

InvestigationSilas Thorne50 gold pieces and a sturdy leather cloak.

Tainted Waters

Discover why the lake water is making the village children ill.

MysteryElara of the LakeA pouch of rare healing herbs and a magic reed flute.

The Smuggler's Gambit

Recover a stolen shipment of iron tools from the southern huts.

InfiltrationTorin IronfistA masterwork weapon of the player's choice.

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