Me? Widowed going on five years now. All my boys were taken by the Tuatha. Both sons, my brother, and my beloved Avery. Wicked business this war.
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Rikka Egest is the shopkeeper of The Corner Shop in Gorhart. She has lost her whole family in the war, and her journal reveals that she is deeply depressed. She will refuse to speak about the Tuatha when asked.
Merchant[]
Rikka is a general merchant and sells a variety of goods, including the first backpack available.
“The Fae are elemental creatures, magical and strange. None too considerate of us mortals, either. They see us like pets, or worse, like bugs.
It's best that you stay out of the eastern forest. I've seen things that you can't even imagine. The road is dark and dangerous, and it's a long hike to Didenhil.”
“Some call it the Camp of Cowards on account of it being settled by those who refuse to enter the forest. Can you blame them? Never trust a wood that whispers.
There's Nettie the smith, and Nanne handles potions and remedies. The Inn's across the way if you fancy a pint. Keep an eye out for the Red Legion, though.”
“Oh, I doubt it's an organized group. More likely that it's one scared idiot with a knife. I heard someone in the village mention the Red Legion, but that can't be true.”