Oldbrook

Oldbrook holds the largest market for leather, always reeking of hide and lye.

Overview
The location was first settled in 683, when a band of halfling pioneers traveled north from the Emerald Shores. The village grew in size as more halfings migrated northwards, becoming the capital of Atharein in 951. During the Emerald War, the kingdom's army was positioned in Oldbrook to best counter the nearby Imperial Army. This resulted in much of the population, as well as the capital, moving northward to Snakebarrow. The large garrison was disbanded after the Cayden Massacre, but the population remained in the new capital. Since then, the walled village has returned to its role as a border trade post.

The village is positioned on a pair of hills, which were dug in to provide an earthen wall. Two gates are positioned on the wall between the hills, connected directly to Gallows Road. The village's garrison is a scant dozen, but the abandoned barracks could support a company if needed.

The village reeks of lye and hide, a byproduct from the massive amount of leather produced.