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Brockham Test
For those first stepping foot outside of Insomnia, the Brockham Haven will very likely be their first introduction to the safe havens which keep weary travelers save from that which lurks in the night. All that they need to do as they make their way past the checkpoint is turn their head towards the left, and they will see the outcropping of rock which juts out from the hillside and glows a welcoming blue.
However, while the first Haven available to most travelers, it is not often the first choice of most. Instead, it is often only chosen by Hunters venturing down into the depths of the Crestholm Channel to clear out the daemons which plague its dim waterways, or the occasional fisherman who seeks reeling in the Dawn Lucian Carp in the early hours of morn. If there are any outside of those two groups who seek shelter there at Brockham, it is a traveler who only made it out of the city far later than they could have ever hoped, and do not believe themselves capable of making it to the Hammerhead in time.
There are multiple reasons for this, although they all seem to amount to the same thing: Brockham does not have very much to offer. Squashed between the Channel and a nearby Impereial fort, it is rather lacking in any appealing views which might soothe a tired soul after a long day's journey or when they awaken from a rought night of camping. The only wild food which might help bolster their stores would be a nearby outcropping of Aegir Root, should they tire of the Reservoir's fishing.
Still, Brockham does offer a fascinating view of abandoned construction that is but across the road. When viewed from the peak of Brockham, while one is sipping at their morning coffee, seeing those would-be towers of brick and concrete leaves one with a sort of melancholy, and reminds them of how fortunate they are to have lived in a city fully formed and reliable.
This does, of course, require one to be able to be able to ignore the dead-eyed robotic stares of the Magitek Troopers stationed in the nearby fort.
Yet despite the proximity of both Fort and Channel, or perhaps because of such proximity, very few monsters actually lurk around the immediate area of Brockham. This perhaps is something that will no doubt appeal to those travelers who are not so equipped to handle the local wildlife in the way that skilled Hunters or independent fishermen are, for all they need do is make a short break from the road up to Brockham.
Still, for those whose sense of aesthetic is particular and thus will find no satisfaction in such a place where the reminders of civilization are so overbearing, the fortunate news is that Brockham has a sister Haven just on the other side of the Fort. A small drive away (or walk, if one's vehicle happens to be incapacitated) will find them at Palmaugh Haven. The view is one of the few differences between the pair.
For a meal to eat at the campside, I recommend a simple Multi-Meat Sandwich. Any well prepared traveler will no doubt have Daggerquill breast and Gighee ham in their supplies, along with some bread that should still be decent. Augment the meal with Aegir root, and one will find themselves having a nice simple meal befitting of the scenery.
★★✩✩✩
However, while the first Haven available to most travelers, it is not often the first choice of most. Instead, it is often only chosen by Hunters venturing down into the depths of the Crestholm Channel to clear out the daemons which plague its dim waterways, or the occasional fisherman who seeks reeling in the Dawn Lucian Carp in the early hours of morn. If there are any outside of those two groups who seek shelter there at Brockham, it is a traveler who only made it out of the city far later than they could have ever hoped, and do not believe themselves capable of making it to the Hammerhead in time.
There are multiple reasons for this, although they all seem to amount to the same thing: Brockham does not have very much to offer. Squashed between the Channel and a nearby Impereial fort, it is rather lacking in any appealing views which might soothe a tired soul after a long day's journey or when they awaken from a rought night of camping. The only wild food which might help bolster their stores would be a nearby outcropping of Aegir Root, should they tire of the Reservoir's fishing.
Still, Brockham does offer a fascinating view of abandoned construction that is but across the road. When viewed from the peak of Brockham, while one is sipping at their morning coffee, seeing those would-be towers of brick and concrete leaves one with a sort of melancholy, and reminds them of how fortunate they are to have lived in a city fully formed and reliable.
This does, of course, require one to be able to be able to ignore the dead-eyed robotic stares of the Magitek Troopers stationed in the nearby fort.
Yet despite the proximity of both Fort and Channel, or perhaps because of such proximity, very few monsters actually lurk around the immediate area of Brockham. This perhaps is something that will no doubt appeal to those travelers who are not so equipped to handle the local wildlife in the way that skilled Hunters or independent fishermen are, for all they need do is make a short break from the road up to Brockham.
Still, for those whose sense of aesthetic is particular and thus will find no satisfaction in such a place where the reminders of civilization are so overbearing, the fortunate news is that Brockham has a sister Haven just on the other side of the Fort. A small drive away (or walk, if one's vehicle happens to be incapacitated) will find them at Palmaugh Haven. The view is one of the few differences between the pair.
For a meal to eat at the campside, I recommend a simple Multi-Meat Sandwich. Any well prepared traveler will no doubt have Daggerquill breast and Gighee ham in their supplies, along with some bread that should still be decent. Augment the meal with Aegir root, and one will find themselves having a nice simple meal befitting of the scenery.
★★✩✩✩
Entethina
Entethina is one of the latter, situated not only right besides the road lading out of Leide from the north-west side, but cozied u right next to the Norduscaen parking area. This means, for those who are coming into Leide after a long drive or those who would rather save some hours so that they aren't caught unaware in the afternoon lading into evening, it is but child's play to pull over and find sweet respite. It is an incredibly traveler friendly Haven.
Of course, aspiring hunters may also use this location due to its proximity to a closed off tunnel which leads further down south. While hardly deep and complex enough to be called any sort of dungeon, this small and unassuming tunnel nonetheless is host to a fairly frequent goblin problem. Individually, they are not worth much trouble at all. If that were the case, any individual could waltz inside and pull in some practice against what could very well be their first daemon encounter. However, group-driven as the little thieves are, I would advise that any such hunter go in a group, and enter in from the north entrance which Entethina lays besides. That way, it is a simple matter to turn tail and find both safety and daylight once more.
The average traveler has no need to worry about such things. For them, they may find simple comfort in Entethina being glad to embrace their tired and stiff bodies. The view holds nothing which may stun and amaze, it's true, and yet Entethina is a Haven of more practical pleasures.
That is to say, for those who like peppers, there is a plethora of them in the area immediately surrounding and before Entethina. Both Leiden peppers and sweet peppers are hardly strangers in Leide as a whole, and yet they are particularly plentiful in this area. Perhaps that is why birdbeast eggs can be found amidst the rocks near to the plants. Undoubtedly it explains the herds of Anak that are so bold as to graze right besides Entethina. Many find their meat to be corsse and stringy, but it is rich and fat, which lends itself to some fine recipes.
If I myself were to make a particular suggestion based on my own personal preferences, then I would recommend using their meat to make a breaded cutlet with tomato sauce. When cooked well, that notoriously stringy meat holds well together, and a fine tomato sauce washes away any concerns about coarseness.
4/5 stars
the peanut gallery
chocobro: broooooooooooooo the anak here are so chill???? like the ones esp rite by the haven are the cihllest. theyll let you come up and get all the pics you want!!! you can pet them sometimes!!!!! are anak domesticated yet??? i think we should domesticate anak 4/5 stars
womenwantme: We've already had plenty of debates on the best way to prepare Anak meat, and you know that. Don't you think that maybe you're showing just a little bit of bias in putting your favorite way of preparing Anak meat front and center in this piece without at least mentioning skewers? Some might say that's a bit petty.... 2/5 stars