Overview
Here the miles-long Broderick’s River meets the vast western sea, widening considerably as it rushes to its salty destination. Flanked by the relatively small Saltwood to the north and the plains of Fernsbank to the south, the estuary is a popular and relatively safe destination for those land-dwellers who fish to feed their communities. It isn’t without its dangers of course, as the occasional sea monster will find its way inland through these waters, or a drake will follow the river west to sea, but for the most part this is a peaceful place. It is named for a hero of the past, his deeds long-forgotten, his body long-dead and only his name living on (15.15).
Recently the peace of this area has been disturbed by a massive and ancient kraken has found its way into the waters of the estuary, perhaps by mistake, but it now seems to intend to turn these lands into its own personal domain.
Connection
Upstream from the estuary is Broderick’s Grove (02.07), where druids harvest giant sequoias for the didgeridoos they need to call whales with.
Hooks
- These waters are no stranger to the occasional drake passing through, but rumor has it that a full-blown dragon is coming, intending to carve out an underwater lair beneath the river. The nature of this dragon, friend or foe, remains a mystery though.
- Broderick’s ghost has been seen haunting the area. Perhaps uncovering the lost history of his exploits and properly honoring him would lay him to rest for good.
