Everton

First town after the shipwreck.

You see a short woman with a warm smile. "Welcome to Everton!" NAME: They call me Enwar. JOB: I am the TOWN Crier. If you need supplies, try Stick It and Prick It to the west. If you're looking for companions to JOIN you, ask the bartender in the PUB. TOWN: Everton is near Suurtheld CASTLE, to the east. CASTLE: Suurtheld castle is ruled by the Lord of the South. JOIN: Bartenders in most pubs will know if there is anybody in their town who is looking to join an adventuring party. PUB: The local pub, Scuttlebutt, is in the northeast part of TOWN.

You see a woman in armor. NAME: My name is Bridgit. JOB: I hope to go on great ADVENTURES someday. ADVENTURES: The WOLVES in the plains near Everton plague travelers. I've been hunting them to practice my fighting skills. I always bring plenty of FOOD. WOLVES: I saw a great wolf near the mountains to the northeast of here. Maybe together we could defeat it. I'll JOIN you if you want. We should bring plenty of FOOD. FOOD: It's possible to forage for food in the wilderness but I feel much stronger after eating PURCHASED rations. PURCHASED: I buy from Jorbak's Adventure Provisions in the southeast part of town.

You see a saucy woman behind the bar. "Welcome to the Scuttlebutt, where we talk trash and take it out! How about a drink?" NAME: Irene. Usually. JOB: I'm the owner of this pub. When people buy drinks, I pour them. Usually. CULT: I might know something about that. 1g might refresh my memory. Deal? (y/n) I don't repeat gossip, so listen carefully... several men working for Nox Yvviar, a mage in Suurtheld Castle, took a lot of interest in some black robed types in here the other day. JOIN: (1g) Check with Bridgit, over by the town lagoon. TRAINER: There are no trainers here. In Everton, we expect you to know what you are doing. Try Knaerwood, deep in the forests to the east.

You see an old sea dog who looks like he spends hours sitting on a stool. NAME: Me name is Stiles Aranas. JOB: SAILING the seas. These days I do a lot of sailing, but mostly not at sea... SAILING: Arg! Not as SAFE as it used to be. SAFE: Ships sailing west of here to the trading outpost Swanmouth have been disappearing! Make sure you have a SEXTANT if you leave sight of land, matey. SEXTANT: With a sextant you can navigate by the stars. Beats dead reckoning any day matey!

You see a ranger. From the way she handles her crossbow, she appears very skilled in her craft. NAME: My name is Arminel. JOB: I ADVISE novice adventurers. And, if you want a companion to JOIN you on an adventure or are looking for a skill TRAINER, I usually know who to ask. ADVISE: After buying some weapons and armor, make sure to stock up on dried MEAT at Jorbak's Adventure Provisions, to the south of here. MEAT: It beats foraging for food. You'll feel more rested when you camp for the NIGHT. Of course, the best way to rest is at an INN. NIGHT: Oh, you'll want to camp for the night unless you want a lot of BATTLES on your hands. BATTLES: Dangerous beats and worse roam this part of the Wynmar Isles, usually at night. They don't usually approach a campfire. INN: Until you are an experienced adventurer, you may want to stay close to town so you can rest at the INN and heal your wounds after each battle. TRAINER: Ask pubkeepers about trainers. They will usually know if anyone in their town offers those services.