Alderleaf Farm
Alderleaf Farm
Alderleaf Farm is a small, well-tended halfling homestead on the southwestern edge of Phandalin. Known for its rolling green pastures, tidy rows of crops, and the constant aroma of baked bread, the farm represents the heart of simple frontier life — peace, hospitality, and quiet wisdom.
Overview
The farm is home to Qelline Alderleaf and her curious young son, Carp Alderleaf. Despite its humble size, Alderleaf Farm is one of the most welcoming spots in Phandalin, serving as a resting place for weary travelers and a source of fresh produce for the town’s market.
Adventurers first visited the farm in Session 03 – Welcome to Phandalin, where Qelline shared valuable advice and mentioned her old friend Reidoth in Thundertree. Carp, meanwhile, revealed his discovery of the secret tunnel beneath Tresendar Manor, sparking the party’s next lead.
Features
- **Main Cottage** – A cozy halfling home filled with books, herbs, and the comforting smell of stew.
- **Pasture Fields** – Neat rows of barley and beans, bordered by an old stone wall.
- **Barn & Cellar** – Storage for tools and supplies; also serves as an impromptu meeting space for trusted visitors.
Key Figures
- Qelline Alderleaf – Matron of the household, wise and pragmatic.
- Carp Alderleaf – Her adventurous son and accidental discoverer of the Redbrands’ tunnel.
Current Status
Peaceful and thriving. While it appears an ordinary farm, a few trusted locals know that Qelline occasionally shelters travelers or couriers tied to the Harpers.
Appearances
- Session 03 – Welcome to Phandalin – Qelline and Carp provide key information about Reidoth and the Tresendar Manor tunnel.
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Truth: Alderleaf Farm is one of several informal Harpers safehouses scattered across the Sword Coast. Qelline receives messages and small parcels hidden among supply shipments, which she forwards to contacts in Neverwinter and Waterdeep. She occasionally consults with Sister Garaele at the Shrine of Luck.
Foreshadowing:
- The farm may become a rallying point or fallback haven for the party in Rise of Tiamat.
- Carp’s growing curiosity about adventuring foreshadows his potential future role as a Harper courier or local hero.
- Qelline’s friendship with Reidoth connects the farm directly to the Emerald Enclave, bridging multiple factions in subtle cooperation against the Cult of the Dragon.
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