Middleton

Middleton sits a half day's travel southeast of Hogshollow, intersecting three trade roads. The town is dotted by clustered cottages and fields stretch out in all directions.

The town is home to ranchers and farmers, specializing in cows, goats, and other herd animals.

The Venture Maidens are sent to Middleton as their first test before being allowed to join the Sisters of Sorrow. They are sent to investigate the trouble in the town, and soon discover that a sickness has been sweeping through every animal except for cats.

The librarian's assistant, Ethan, ran away nearly two weeks before the troubles began.

Non-Player Characters
Mayor Reggie Prospect - The Mayor of Middleton

Laura - Mayor Prospect's assistant

Larry - Barkeep at Lulu's Lounge

Thomas - The aging librarian

Ethan - A very gifted but troubled young man, and the assistant to Thomas.

Locations
LuLu's Lounge - located directly across the square from the mayor's house. This inn was modelled off of old-time saloons, including swinging doors. An attached stable houses a sick goat and the place is described as having a heavy atmosphere. Larry tends the bar.

The Library - The library is located on the edge of town and is run by Thomas, an aging man that has trouble getting around. The building is small, containing a shared bedroom and a reading room. The reading room has three bookshelves pushed against the walls, and lounge chairs placed throughout.