Midgemere Grove

Midgemere Grove is a small town located east of Rillish Water and is within the domain of the Celtimore clan. Like most surrounding towns since the Deluge, it is supported on stilts.

The town is isolated deep in a marsh where the Oldstones have been overgrown. As a result the ways into the town are goat paths only locals know about. The citizens of Midgemere Grove are thought to be a curious lot and are regarded with contempt by others. Herbalists however, seek Midgemere to observe and collect the mushrooms found growing in the vast expanse of swamp in marsh surrounding the town.

A legend tells of a mysterious local hero known as the Devious Dog of the Moors who existed when Midgemere Grove was occupied by rebels during Queen Helicent's Rebellion. He would abscond with unwary soldiers and leave their mangled bodies in trees. He was impossible to capture and his constant attacks scared the rebels into living Midgemere Grove. To this day people theorize on the identity of the Devious Dog. A tavern in town is named in his honor.

Most residents make their living by peat farming, mushroom growing or working in the nearby mines for iron ore.

A small population of Silver Priests migrated to Midgemere Grove during the Orison Book Rebellion and built the Highmoon Temple. Though they share the name of the Silver Priests of Noros and Hooks Hilt, it is believed those of Midgemere Grove practice a perverted form of worship involving sacrifices.

Notable Locations

 * Highmoon Temple, place of worship for Silver Priests
 * Blessed Toe, a tavern that sells a peculiar mushroom infused brew
 * Devious Dog of the Moors, tavern named after a local hero, frequented by rangers
 * Crones Cure, a potionseller's shop
 * Stonebreaker Mines, a mining camp located just outside the town