Location 2 - Mayor's Hou

You are led to the Mayor's house near the edge of the village. It's a very large home and in rather good condition, but far more simplistic than you would expect for the lord of a town.

All of the buildings here boast a sturdy construction and you notice glimmers of light reflecting off the dark, wooden planks of their doors and walls. As you pass, you realize streaks of amber run throughout each plank of wood, much like the main gate. You have never seen an entire town built strictly from Deepwood lumber before. Perhaps the Mayor can shed some light on this peculiar design choice.

A tall woman with red hair opens the door to greet you and introduces herself as Eliah, the housekeeper, as she welcomes you inside.

You are escorted to a library not far from the home's main entrance where the Mayor awaits. He is a gaunt man with shifty eyes and hands that never seem to stop moving. His fidgety nature seems to be more akin to restlessness than nerves. Nevertheless, he greets you warmly as he tugs on a bell pull. You hear the ring faintly from another room.

"You are welcome Oathsworn, you must be famished from your travels," he says, tapping his fingers along the back of a chair. "My kitchen will bring you food and drink at once. While we wait, please tell me what brings you to our settlement."

As you explain your mission to see the amber supply lines reopened, he informs you of a creature that has been plaguing the village - it has breached the walls more than once and strikes at anyone that tries to pass beyond the walls.

"We have lost dozens of haulers and guards already."