Sundergrass

Sundergrass is a cluster of low stone and sod houses huddled against the relentless prairie winds. Known for its high quality grain, the village serves as a vital stop for caravans crossing the central plains. The skyline is dominated by four massive stone windmills that grind grain day and night. Their rhythmic thumping serves as the heartbeat of the community, while the vast swaying grasses provide both resources and danger.

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Village

Sundergrass

The golden gate to the endless plains

TypeVillage

Population450

WealthModest

GovernmentCouncil of Elders

ReadinessHigh

“Industrious and dusty”

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Connections

Geography

RegionThe Golden Expanse

ClimateWindy and temperate

TerrainFlat grasslands

Travel Links

The High Trade RoadThe River Sunder

Culture

Hard work and community resilience are the only paths to survival.

Races

HumansHalflingsGnomes

Religions

The Earth MotherThe Wind Strider

Arts & Entertainment

Rhythmic stomping dances and competitive kite flying are popular pastimes.

History

Founded two centuries ago by survivors of a nomadic clan, Sundergrass grew around a permanent artesian spring. It has weathered bandit raids and dust storms to become a fortified agricultural hub. Its strategic location on the trade route brought prosperity, though it remains isolated enough to foster strange local customs and a deep distrust of outsiders.

Founding EraThe Great Well SpringingSettlers discovered a subterranean aquifer that made permanent living possible.

The ScourgeThe Locust SiegeA magical blight of insects nearly wiped out the crops and the population.

Government

LeaderElder Martha Vane

Council of Elders

Key Laws

No open flames after duskGrain tax is mandatory for all residentsWeapons must be peace bonded at the gate

Problems

Disappearing Livestock

Sheep are vanishing from the northern pens without any trace of blood or struggle.

Economy

Industries

Grain millingCattle ranchingLeatherworking

Scarcity

Timber

Wealth LevelModest

Exports

Fine FlourDried BeefSunflower Oil

Imports

Iron barsFine TextilesSalt

Defenses

ReadinessHigh

Fortifications

Low stone wallsWindmill watchtowersMoat of dry brambles

The Grass Watch(25 soldiers)

Disciplined light infantry specialized in plains tracking and long range crossbow use.

Law & Order

crime Level: Low
enforcement: The Grass Watch Constable
typical Punishment: Public stocks or forced labor in the grain pits

Martha Vane

NPC

Village Elder

A tall woman with silver hair and a face lined by years of harsh sun.

Kaelen

NPC

Shepherd

A small halfling with patched clothing and a constant twitchy gaze.

Silas Thorne

NPC

Master Miller

A portly man wearing fine silks that are always dusted with white flour.

Gilda Brighteye

NPC

Blacksmith

A gnome with wild orange hair and soot stained goggles permanently on her forehead.

The Iron Husk

Shop

Blacksmith

A smoky workshop filled with the sound of ringing hammers and hissing steam.

The Thirsty Stalk

Tavern

Farmers, guards, and traveling merchants

A rowdy common room with sawdust floors and heavy oak benches.

The Miller Guild

Faction

Trade Union

A powerful group of wealthy landowners and mill operators.

The Whispering Circle

Faction

Druidic Sect

A secret society of nature worshippers who meet in the tall grass.

The Weeping Rock

Point of Interest

A large boulder that mysteriously exudes water even in the driest seasons.

The Windmill Heights

Point of Interest

The highest point in town offering a panoramic view of the Golden Expanse.

The Sunken Well

Point of Interest

The original water source for the village, now used for ritual offerings.

Calendar of Events

Early Spring

The Festival of the First Stalk

A day of dancing and offerings to ensure a bountiful harvest.

The ritual sacrifice of gold is actually a secret bribe to keep a local dragon dormant.

Secrets

The Mill Foundation Tomb

RegionalLoose stones in the Great Mill's basement reveal a staircase.

The Feywater Connection

LocalThe water in the Weeping Rock glows blue under a full moon.

Rumors

The windmills turn even when there is no wind at all.

Silas Thorne is planning to replace the Grass Watch with mercenaries.

There is a massive vein of gold buried directly under the village square.

Plot Hooks

The Missing Flock

Kaelen's sheep are vanishing and he suspects something invisible is responsible.

InvestigationKaelen50 Gold pieces and a masterwork leather cloak

The Silent Caravan

Infiltrate the Silver Caravan to discover why they are guarded by silent constructs.

EspionageMartha VaneA map to a hidden cache in the plains

The Ghostly Windmill

The North Mill has started grinding blood instead of grain during the night.

CombatSilas ThorneLifetime free lodging at the Thirsty Stalk

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