Briercrest

The village of Briercrest sits on a hill overlooking the Brierlake to the west and the Brierwoods to the east. It is a very wealthy town, home to retired merchants and younger nobility. Many of the inhabitants live on legacies and income from the lands owned by their families.

History
The village developed over time and built largely to the specifications of the wealthy nobility who moved there.

Notable Locations
Parish church. The parish church of St Genoa is well maintained and supported by generous subscriptions from the local nobility, who often ‘compete’ as to who supports the church the most.

Inhabitants
The inhabitants of Briercrest often travel or have second (or third) residences in other settlements around Aedavar. Consequently, nothing interesting happens in Briercrest, except for the major religious festivals dutifully observed in the church.

Culture
What can only be described as ‘sailor culture’ is dominant in Oakenford. Raucous and energetic gatherings regularly occur at the ports many taverns. Stories are traded of interesting encounters or happenings at sea.

People
Ashton Imrith. Until recently, a renowned wizard named lived in a tower on the edge of the village. A magical accident destroyed the upper levels of the tower, killing the wizard.