Bersh: Fields of Plenty
Bersh is a quiet farming town set among the rolling wheat and pasturelands north of Lantear. Known for its fertile soil and broad, open fields, it provides much of the grain, cattle, and dairy that feed Aranthaes, Lantear and the smaller communities along the Oaty Pie route. Bersh is a place of seasonal rhythms, where the land’s bounty dictates the pace of life.
Setting & First Impressions
The town sits atop a low hill, its stone houses and church spire visible for miles across the golden fields. Herds of cattle graze in the meadows, while watermills along the spring stream turn slowly, grinding flour for shipment to market. Bersh feels broad and open, a place where skies stretch wide and the scent of hay lingers on the wind.
Life & Trade
Bersh thrives on grain, cattle, and dairy. Its cheeses, salted meats, and flour are staples on caravans bound for Lantear and Aranthaes. Twice a week, farmers gather in the market square to sell produce, tools, and livestock, while merchants from Oatcrass and Cove bring oats, fish, salt, and wool to exchange. The town is prosperous but modest, more concerned with living the simple country life to the full, rather than politics.
Notable Places
The Market Square: a broad open plaza where wagons line up with grain sacks, cheese wheels, and livestock pens.
The Millstream: a shallow stream running from a spring, lined with mills that grind flour for shipment.
Holy Mother’s Blessing: a stone chapel overlooking the fields, where blessings for rain and harvest are given each spring.
For the Storyteller
Bersh is calm, steady, and welcoming – but beneath its simplicity, trade disputes, low prices, or a poor harvest could tip the balance. Caravans heading through the Oaty Pie often pause here, making it a natural place for adventurers to find simple hard work, easy gossip, or a flagon of strong mead before heading north.