Mirehollow clings to raised islands of reed-bound earth, where mossy homes perch on stilts above the slow waters. Lanterns flicker at dusk, revealing a people both vigilant and proud. The swamp breeds secrecy and resilience, making every newcomer an object of interest—and occasional suspicion.
Mist rises where secrets sleep beneath muddy waters.
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Headwoman
Clad in green-woven shawls, Salenna commands authority with a gentle word and measured silence.
Trader/ferryman
Always found with a reed pipe, Lank flashes a winning smile even when cornered.
Marsh herbalist and spiritual guide
Shrouded in fragrant mosses, Edlin’s gentle manner soothes both people and creatures.
Warden of Heart-Reed Preserve
Scale-plated and towering, Tannel moves with slow, deliberate purpose wherever the swamp breathes.
Marshwatch deputy
A lantern-scarred man with a limp, Harl’s glare pierces even the heaviest mists.
Reedcraft & Sundries
A cheerful, overstuffed hut brimming with practical goods—and a gossip monger’s haven.
Food & Bait
Dim, damp and always smelling of fish, this shack is a staple for locals and travelers alike.
Locals, passing bargefolk, and the odd fugitive.
Low-lit and cozy, with tables built from driftwood slabs and dangling glass floats.
Local militia
Rotating villagers and retired hunters, determined to keep order and peace by any means.
Smuggler gang
A shadowy outfit whose members blend quietly among travelers and locals.
Spiritual society
Cloaked in lamp-lit robes, the Lanternkeepers walk the village at dusk and dawn with ritual lanterns.
Vestiges of a drowned hamlet; its bell tolls only when thick fog heralds misfortune.
A cordoned islet lush with rare reeds and strange, luminous insects guarded by Tannel Rootwise.
A rickety landing and old chain-ferry linking Mirehollow to the wild far side of the swamp.
Abandoned since his vanishing; walls are scribbled with indecipherable symbols.
Old Rusk was abducted by something drawn to the Willow’s ancient magic.
The Black Throats are using the Heart-Reed Preserve as a hidden cache.
A lantern flame in Lanternkeeper Lodge burns with will-o’-wisp essence, granting its keeper limited second sight.
The Vanished Watch
Uncover the fate of Old Rusk and his night-watch, who disappeared last autumn without a trace.
Ferry in Flames
Identify who sabotaged the Sable Mire Ferry and prevent further damage before trade collapses.
Blight at the Preserve
Help Tannel Rootwise root out the cause of the reedblight threatening the Heart-Reed Preserve.
Deeds in the Dark
Infiltrate the Black Throats and expose their methods before the council’s patience snaps.
