The Village of Bree
Overview
Bree is a bustling market town nestled between the Barrow-downs and the Weather Hills.
Its walls are modest, its tavern is loud, and its residents are known for being cautious but curious. The central village of Bree-land, which also includes Staddle, Combe and Archet.- Population: ~100 stone houses plus those tucked into the hills, an even mix of Big Folk (men) and Little Folk (hobbits)
- Known for: The Prancing Pony, crossroad markets, gossip
- Governance: A village council of elders
Notable Features
- The Prancing Pony: An inn of excellent repute, frequented by locals, travelers, and Rangers alike.
- South Gate Market: Where goods from the villages of Bree-land, the Shire, but even as far as Dunland and Rohan, pass through.
- East Hill Watchtower: Crumbling but still occasionally manned.
Lore and History
- Founded in the Elder Days, Bree has survived wars, plagues, and the rise and fall of kingdoms.
Current Events / Rumors
- The missing horses and ponies were found and the thieves returned to do work
Notable NPCs
- Barliman Butterbur – Innkeeper of the Prancing Pony. Friendly but forgetful.
- Barley Heathertoes - Cellar keeper at the Prancing Pony
- campaigns/Echoes Beneath the Mountains/npcs/Eledan Thornfoot - trader
- Eddic Noakes - Young Farmer
- Halric of the North
- Baran the Scarred
- Kadran of Harandor
Encounter Hooks
- Some ponies and horses went missing from the stables