Ethimer
Ethimer sits integrated into its surrounding countryside, where low-slung, whitewashed plaster cottages and timber-framed halls rise directly out of rolling, clover-draped hills. Circular oak entryways and fieldstone chimneys mark the capital’s sprawl, venting thin trails of woodsmoke into soft sunlight.
Narrow lanes paved with smooth fieldstones wind around communal granaries and open-air markets, carrying the steady clatter of wooden handcarts alongside the fragrant aromas of fresh-baking bread, damp soil, and sweet brewing mash. A subtle, resonant hum vibrates constantly underfoot. Toward the city edges, domestic garden plots give way to vast, terraced fields of towering hop vines and cultivated orchards, where green hills merge with the wilder valley tree lines beyond.
Landmarks & Points of Interest
No known landmarks.
Adventure Hooks
A Sip of Phantasmagoria
A local festival in the fields surrounding Ethimer turned tragic when a newly debuted ale plunged dozens of visitors into an inescapable coma. The victims now lie motionless on row upon row of cots inside a nearby civic hall, cared for around the clock by distraught family members. The party must investigate the nature of the brew, uncover how to cross into the victims’ minds, and navigate a shared dreamscape to free them.
Encounter Tier: CR 5 (1,800 XP) | Investigation, Roleplay & Exploration
The Trigger: Triggers upon visiting the civic infirmary or festival grounds near Ethimer. The party finds rows of cots holding comatose victims who drank the new ale. Family members tend to them as the victims toss, turn, and murmur in total synchronicity.
The Objective: Investigate the afflicted villagers and festival leftovers to discover that the victims’ minds are tethered inside a shared dream realm. To break the trance, the party must cross into this domain and shatter the illusion trapping them before time runs out.