AT A GLANCE: Asbravn is a small town 
of about 50 central buildings, nestled in 
a shallow delve, where roads from 
Hluthrar <spelling=x>, Berdusk, and Iriaebor meet.  It 
is patrolled by riders in red capes.

ELMINSTER'S NOTES: The town of 
Asbravn lies in the center of a thriving 
AREA of farms.  These farms provide the 
nearby cities of Berdusk and Iriaebor 
with , and produce wool for local 
USE and for export elsewhere in the 
Realms.  The wool-mills proper are in 
Berdusk, but the gathering place for 
most of the farmers is here in Asbravn, 
where several small costers ply a busy 
TRADE over the roads between the town 
and its neighboring cities.  It is here that 
the large local farmer's market is held, 
and its <is=x> here that the The Riders with Red Cloaks 
are based.

The Riders, named for their distinctive 
garb, are local volunteers commanded 
by experienced warriors, and 
are paid a beneficience by Iriaebor to 
cover their costs of operation.   They 
supplement this stipend with any 
battle-loot they may TAKE.  In return, The 
Riders in Red Cloaks patrol the AREA 
around the town (particularly the 
mountain slopes to the east), fighting 
off bandits, orcs, bugbears, and predatory 
monsters to keep the farm-hands 
safe.

GAME INFORMATION:  A typical Red 
Cloaks patrol numbers 12 Vets, 
led by a patrol leaderof 3-4th
level.  They are mounted on medium 
horse, wield spear and long sword, and 
wear chain mail (plate for officers).  
There are such patrols in normal operation, 
but in times of danger that number 
may triple through recruitment, 
and the Red Cloaks may hire on additional 
Wizards && Priests.  Standard 
stipend is 10 gp per level per week, 
plus a share euqal to level of any treasure 
recovered (a 1st level will get 1 
share, a 3rd level 3 shares, etc.).