Brost

As of the year 1370 DR The town of Brost was referred to as the Mushroom Village, at least many to the south called it that. Brost is a trading village with its major trade in mushrooms and tending caravans on the Tethir Road. While most older natives enjoy the idyllic peace and their alliance with the elves of Wealdath, the young are leaving Brost in droves and heading south to the larger cities. Outsiders see Brost as pleasant and friendly.

Geography
The town of Brost is situated along the the Tethir Road, a trade road between the port city of Murann and Riatavin. Brost is also the first town to the south on the track that goes around to the west past the mountain range known as the small teeth heading south from the city of Esmeltaran.

Government
Official decisions for the towns were made by the Mayor. The use of the upper level of the Rangers Refuge were used for the town offices after the town hall burned down. The Mayor was one of the primary contacts between the elves of Tethir and the town, and the role has been favorably noted at elven court.

Notable Locations
There were several notable locations in the town of Brost as of the year 1370 DR.

Oakfather's Glen was once a living oak, but it was petrified centuries ago, after that the tree was carved and shaped into this temple and safehold for the faithful of Silvanus. Its stone leaves and boughs still provide shade in the surrounding park and glade at the citys center. The druid Acrull Northshield was the ranking priest of the glen, and he was attended by four others druids and a score of lesser attendants.

Ranger's Refuge was a three-story manor that served as the main temple to Mielikki as well as the town hall and central meeting hall for all town business. Within the walled courtyard there was an elaborate stone garden with a field of white, blue, and black pebbles arranged like a mosaic into Mielikkis symbol; a Kozakuran craftsman made it over 15 years ago in thanks for a ranger having saved his life from brigands.

Alix Wagons and Caravans was a warehouse and wheelwrights workshop that never seemed to cease its labors. The owner, the Calishite Hakamir ibn Alix, enjoyed his craft and created many unique and custom-ordered wagons with minor touches of magic, such as plank seats comfortable as cushions.

There was an in known as The Whippoorwill that had at the time been recently renovated after a fire. The food was exceeded only by the fare found in Esmeltaran's finest eateries, but it was of decidedly Northern bent rather than local cuisine the inn took great pride in its quiet reputation for quality food and lodgings in this isolated area.

The Oakbarrel Tavern was the tavern of choice for the locals, though it was still considered friendly enough to caravan travelers. This tavern was attached to the Oakbarrel Brewery, which sold beer and ale to caravans running north or east.

Inhabitants
There were typically 3,000 (85% human, 10% halfling, 5% half-elf), and an equal amount of people in the outlying areas; can reach up to 7,000 at limited times during the caravan season.