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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.
★★✩✩✩
Lepellieth
Lepellieth is the Haven which suits such individuals perfectly. Located quite literally on top of the Hunters' Prairie Outpost, this Haven is able to enjoy all the amneties of any camper with its proximity towards a weapon shop and a more general store that can provide food and drink with ease. If they wish to play pretend a little more indepth, then the common Leiden pepper and sweet pepper are prolific, right alongside the Anak herds which are rather content here. If one shows proper manners and a flash of gil, perhaps a Hunter back at the outpost may even be able to help them prepare the meat. The only thing to remember is not to venture out towards the grounds by the main road. Along with the troublesome Reapertails, it is common for a Reaperking to establish a small colony there. The Hunters regularly exterminate it, but the area is too suited for such a creature.
Still, most of the Hunters who are passing through this area already have their own accomodations quite set, and a preference has been demonstrated with how most travelers tend to simply stay within the camper that the Hunters rent out to the casual tourist who would like to venture up to see Keycatrich, or what has been left and available to us on this side of the barrier.
Most see Lepellieth as simply a way to cook without leaving any strong scents within the rental camper, and that is also one way to utilize it.
Although speaking of cooking... After some rather insistent suggestions I have received, it would be remiss of me to suggest anything other than prairie-style skewers, utilizing the local Anak meat and ever present Leiden peppers. Any piece of meat may be stuck onto a stick and roasted. The trick to a good prairie-style skewer is to crush the peppers finely, and then tuck them into the meat before you skewer it. It is through this way that it is inundated with flavor as it roasts over an open flame.
I mention this dish for it is also a perfectly fine way to cook Anak meat. When skewered properly, consideration made in how the meat holdss together, and grilled at the right heat and time, it is a delightful dish with its own merits. Truly, if one is chasing that feeling of truly being outdoors and what it means to camp, than a good skewer heightens the experience in a distinctly unique way.
However.
It would perhaps benefit certain commenters that I am using my own personal time for this project, and making suggestions based on my own expertise. I also am not particularly inclined to backseat writing.
Please recall that I also have access to where the Cup Noodle is stored.
3/5 stars
the peanut gallery
chocobro: man this place is the BOMB. handy lights instead of complete darkness? the sound of civlization in my ear? SUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER delish food righ tin my mouth and then i can just go down and still sleep in a bed? THA BEST. but wait wait wait that's a good point wheres the cannedwich my dude???????????????????
womenwantme: Sorry. Won't happen again. If I give this a 1 star, it's only because I don't think it's camping when you can turn around and go right into a camper with a fully made bed. Sorry again.