Illustration by Mondcuow
Each month, I try and pass along the generosity you show me by employing other artists to create a variety of illustrations, portraits, magical items and other works of art that can be used in your games at home, whether they be homebrew or official modules.
This week, I wanted to highlight one of those pieces -- a wonderfully charming illustrated scene of the Halfling Village of Brill map. The artist did a wonderful job capturing the relaxing, wholesome and beautifully simple feel of the village. This point of view captures a view of the entrance to the Stout Pint Brewery and its nearby stables, the festival grounds and open lawn, winding Willowik River and village homes beyond.
In addition to this illustration, I've also added a rooftop PNG tile to the Map Pack:
This makes it a bit easier for you to keep the home interiors disguise as the party explores the village, opening them individually as the party enters the home. This is what the main map looks like without the rooftops:
There are many different locations, and I've ALSO included the recent HIIDRA Studios NPC Portraits & Tokens of the halfling folk to go with the Map Pack, as well! This group of NPC's features the Mayor, Innkeeper, Brewer, Herbalist, Town Constable, 2 Farmers and a local Bard!
In Brill, you will find 11 unique buildings, including the following:
The “Stout Pint” Brewery and Inn, located in the southern part of town, opposite a wide lawn and massage tree, beneath which sits a stage with seat for the entire village and neighboring farming families to come and enjoy festivals, celebrations and joyous events. Accommodations for horses and wagons are available along the southern road, while the Inn offers warmth, comfort and their famous “Red Apple Ale”.
The Smith, located in the southwest part of town, always willing and able to help shod a horse, repair farm equipment and provide the handful of hunters, soldiers and adventurers with an assortment of sharp blades and (mostly halfling-sized) armors.
Farming families, located in the northwest part of town, raising an assortment of chickens, sheep and keeping gardens when not working in the fields. Families of different sizes compete in the fields (and in town) for the best crops, best livestock and best products delivered in town, whether they be eggs, wool, meat, mushrooms, barley, wheat or other goods.
The Orchard, a large plot of land owned by a wealthy farmer who has turned his good fortune into a profitable business and the primary supplier of apples to the Brewery, as well as to the farming communities. Proud and haughty, this family is both envied and loathed for their position, wealth and good fortune in business.
The Woodworker, located in the eastern side of town, in a small house with a work area to ply his trade and provide the villagers with his much-needed services. Doors, plows, tables, chairs – there’s an endless supply of work for his skill.
The Hunter, located in the eastern side of town, in a small house, is known as a gruff and somewhat unkempt halfling about town, but a valued member of the community, especially when dangerous game find their way into the region. He’s been known to kill prey as large as a Dire Wolf, though he mostly hunts boar, wolves and smaller game for food.
The Herbalist/Alchemist, located on the eastern side of town, in a small house, is known as aloof and optimistic, always happy to help a friend and welcoming of kin and strangers alike. She spends much of her time tending her garden, mixing concoctions in her yard and studying in her home. Often asked to help with diseased crops or strange illnesses, she is one of the only people in town with proficiency with magical arts.
The Cattle Farmer, located in a home to the northeast, keeps a few milk cows near his home, but mostly tends a herd kept in pastures to the northeast. Often bringing in meat and milk to the community, he is also a wealthy member and often spars with the Orchard owners about which is more important.
The Mayor, located in the southeast part of town, holds one of the nicest plots of land, largest homes and, his prized possession, two horses – a rarity in this area. He often rides his white horse about town, chatting with the villagers and issuing orders to anyone within earshot. Self important and vain, the Mayor always likes to be recognized for his achievements and held in high esteem by the people.
I hope you enjoy the piece and seeing where some of your support goes!
Lastly, I included some music created for the village of Brill by Josh Barron, which you can use to help set the mood and the scene: https://on.soundcloud.com/Iy2Anb0JjnOEylgB1w
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Best,
Jeff @ Morvold