Embers Crossing
Several days travel along the well-worn trade route of the Sword Coast brings you to Ember's Crossing, a young but steadily growing frontier town that has become an important stop between the region's larger settlements. What began as a simple supply post has grown into a thriving community of traders, farmers, and craftsmen, all drawn by the promise of opportunity on the frontier. The town feels welcoming, if still unfinished. New buildings stand beside half-cleared lots, and the steady flow of wagons keeps the central wayyard busy from dawn to dusk. The Hearthhall Inn offers warm meals and warmer gossip, and while the townsfolk are friendly enough, there is an undercurrent of unease beneath the usual bustle. In recent months, the surrounding countryside has become noticeably less safe. Predators have begun ranging closer to the road, threatening livestock and travelers alike. Goblin sightings have become more frequent, while small bands of bandits have started preying on caravans and lone wagons, emboldened by the growing traffic. Even rumors of a roaming pack of gnolls have begun to spread through town. Nothing has become a full crisis yet. But the signs are impossible to ignore. The frontier is growing more dangerous, and Ember's Crossing needs capable hands willing to stand between the town and whatever is stirring beyond its borders. Whether you came seeking honest work, steady pay, a fresh start, or simply the chance to make a name for yourself, Ember's Crossing is the kind of place where small jobs have a way of becoming meaningful stories. -I am by no means an experienced scenario creator. Feedback welcomed. -Inspired by my real life home-brew starter town. I hope you enjoy and find some fun. š Inner Self present but disabled by default.
