The Maps of Myrist

Nestled in the mountains bordering the Misty Thicket, the village of Rivervale is a well-protected haven for hundreds of peaceful, if mischievous, halflings of Norrath. The village is defended both by the tall, neighboring mountains and the Great Wall of Serilis.

These happy-go-lucky little halflings follow the teachings of Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane. Nearly all are loyal to Beek Guinders, the High Priest of Mischief, and he acts as their spokesperson in all external affairs. His clerics maintain a small church known as the Chapel of Mischief where they administer to the needs of the citizenry. The church is also protective of rogues and bards, though not assassins. The chapel itself is one of the sturdiest structures in the village, made out of wood and stone.

A small farm on the outskirts of town provides most of the food for Rivervale. The farm is worked by Will, a hearty middle-aged halfling. He and his wife, Crista, along with their two children, Will Jr. and Hobb, grow and maintain crops ranging from beets and carrots to corn and rare herbs and spices. There is also a small booth near his farm where he sells his harvest.

Crime is not a problem within the village limits as halfling thieves rarely rob their own kind. On the other hand, travelers are cautioned to be kind and polite to all halflings, for nobody holds a grudge as firmly as they. Rivervale is nestled in the Misty Thicket and rarely, but occasionally, is attacked by orc or goblin raiders.