Hande



Hande is a trading post, set on the edge of a mid-sized swamp. Though the area surrounding the town is permanently slightly misty, the fog never fully rolls in, so it’s quite safe to explore about. Called may even rent or borrow a boat if they would like to go fishing and large portions of the swamp have firm enough ground that hunting is also possible. The buildings in Hande are all relatively small and fashioned from local woods, but don’t expect anything rustic! Every surface is covered in ornate carvings--even the wooden spoons in kitchens are finely decorated. Hande locals take their wood seriously, and treat it very well.

The buildings are situated in slightly wobbly concentric circles around a large open marketplace. It’s in this marketplace that Hande truly shines. There are dozens of stalls for the Called to peruse. Some have clothing, some have fine furs, some have fish (caught in the nearby swamp!). One stall is stocked entirely with a delicate, white fruit, small enough to fit in the palm of a human’s hand. Ask, and the man heading the stall will be more than happy to peel it for you, revealing brilliant blue sections inside. These are Vertiline’s famous ice tangerines, imported from the north and yes, they are deliciously tart. In the very center of the marketplace, people are welcome to stand and talk--in fact, there are often groups of people here comparing the sizes of their fish. Yes, of course, there’s always a little bit of exaggeration, but really! It was really this big! I swear! Called who are willing to sit and listen for a while may get to hear a story about a white stag deep in the swamp--seeing it is supposed to bring good luck, if the stories are true.

Housing
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Dining
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Bathing
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Seamstress and Tailor
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Creatures and Monsters
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