Hammer & Nail Smithy The World of Greyhawk & The World of Greyhawk Wiki The current year for our World of Greyhawk campaign is set during 579CY. Inspired By Gary Gygax

The Hammer & Nail Smithy stands near the eastern edge of Westbridge, close enough to the Stone Trail that travelers can hear the steady ring of hammer striking steel long before they see the building itself. Constructed from thick timber beams and rough-cut stone, the smithy is one of the most solid structures in the village.

A broad covered workspace extends from the front of the building, allowing work to continue during rainstorms and providing a place where customers can inspect finished goods. The scent of coal smoke and hot iron hangs permanently in the air around the forge, while racks of horseshoes, wagon fittings, nails, tools, and simple weapons line the exterior walls.

The smithy is owned and operated by Borin Hammerhand, a broad-shouldered dwarf who settled in Westbridge nearly twenty years ago after leaving a larger dwarven hold farther north. His beard, once a deep chestnut color, has gradually turned silver from age and countless hours spent working beside the forge. Though Borin can appear gruff and impatient with idle chatter, the villagers know him as a dependable craftsman who always honors his word. Farmers, merchants, hunters, and travelers alike rely upon his skills, making him one of the most respected individuals in the settlement.

Inside, the forge is a place of organized chaos. Bellows roar as fires blaze hot enough to soften steel, while anvils of varying sizes sit positioned around the workshop. Apprentices and laborers occasionally assist Borin with larger projects, but he personally oversees every item that leaves the smithy. Most of his work consists of repairing farming equipment, wagon wheels, plows, axes, and horseshoes. However, he is also capable of producing quality weapons and armor when required, particularly for caravan guards, hunters, and adventurers traveling toward the Dim Forest.

In recent months, Borin has found himself increasingly busy due to growing concerns about raids and attacks occurring near Westbridge. Farmers have begun reinforcing gates and fences, merchants are purchasing stronger locks and iron fittings, and many locals have requested spearheads or hunting weapons for protection. Borin rarely speaks openly about such matters, but he quietly worries about the reports coming from the forest. More than once, travelers have arrived at the forge carrying damaged equipment and tales of orcs, hobgoblins, and stranger creatures lurking beyond the village's borders. As a result, the fires of the Hammer & Nail Smithy now burn later into the night than ever before.

Market The World of Greyhawk & The World of Greyhawk Wiki The current year for our World of Greyhawk campaign is set during 579CY. Inspired By Gary Gygax

The Westbridge Market occupies a large open square near the center of the settlement, positioned between the Happy Halfling and several of the village's most frequented businesses. Unlike the bustling markets found in larger towns and cities, the market of Westbridge operates with a slower, more communal rhythm.

Wooden stalls and canvas-covered booths are arranged around a packed-earth commons where villagers gather not only to trade goods but also to exchange news, gossip, and stories from across the region. Most mornings begin with farmers arriving from the surrounding countryside, their wagons loaded with vegetables, grains, livestock, eggs, and other produce harvested from the fertile lands south of the Great River. The market serves as the economic heart of the settlement. Local craftsmen regularly display their wares, including tools from Hammer & Nail Smithy, wagon parts from the wainwright, leather goods, simple clothing, and hunting supplies.

The recently arrived mercantile families have helped expand the variety of goods available, bringing higher-quality fabrics, imported spices, metal cookware, and other luxuries that were once difficult to obtain in Westbridge. Though the selection remains modest compared to larger trade centers, residents appreciate the growing availability of goods that once required a journey to Orlane or beyond.

Market day, held twice each tenday, transforms the normally quiet square into the busiest location in the village. Farmers, hunters, loggers, fishermen, merchants, and travelers crowd the stalls from sunrise until dusk. Musicians occasionally perform for coins while children dart between wagons and booths. The aroma of roasting meats, fresh bread, smoked fish, and sweet pastries fills the air, drawing visitors from neighboring homesteads and farms scattered throughout the region. The market has become a point of pride for many residents, symbolizing the prosperity Westbridge has enjoyed during recent years.

Despite the market's success, a sense of unease has settled over the square in recent months. Traders arriving from the south often bring troubling reports of raided farms, missing livestock, and attacks along the Stone Trail. Several merchants have begun hiring additional guards, while local hunters quietly discuss sightings of strange creatures near the edges of the Dim Forest. Rumors spread quickly among the stalls, ranging from tales of hidden ruins and mysterious explorers to whispers of a black dragon dwelling somewhere deep within the forest. Whether true or not, such stories have become as common a commodity in the market as grain and livestock, ensuring that every gathering brings fresh speculation about what dangers may be lurking beyond Westbridge's borders.

Use this table with a D20 to determine what a stall sells:
1) Miscellaneous Objects & Ornaments
2) Fruit & Vegetables
3) Bread
4) Ale & beer
5) Clothes, Mundane
6) Clothes, Woolen
7) Iron Ware Goods
8) Small Livestock
9) Simple Toys
10) Candles
11) Pots, Pans and Cooking Wares
12) Belts, Boots & Shoes
13) Jewelry
14) Furniture, Woodwork
15) Simple Weapons
16) Pets
17) Clothes Woolen
18) Fortune Telling
20) Players Choice (Within Reason)