Oasis

Oasis is a small settlement in the Lesser Desert that is a trading post for merchants and artisans. It is settled around a spring-fed oasis that sustains the local population and herders that frequently stop by.

The desert people are relatively quiet and tend to keep to themselves, although they have to be fierce in order to survive the harsh climate. They also tend to spend their time introspectively, which is probably how Oasis came to be a gathering place for artists.

Everyone in Oasis knows Shan-to, a regional warlord who rules over the wastes. Although he wields his power with a heavy hand, the desert people respect him because he has protected the desert from external attacks, including northern raiders trying to seize power in Oasis as well as lizard folk who tend to encroach from the Riverlands in the south.

Places of Interest

Eagle Rock

• A large rock formation not far from the settlement that juts vertically into the air
• A nesting ground for desert eagles; particularly notable for having more than one nesting pair at a time

The Oasis

• A spring-fed pool that is the sole source of drinking water for the settlement
• Surrounded by olives, shrubby herbs, and a few palm trees

The Bazaar

• Weekly market
• Artisans trade for goods from the capitol
• There is a bulletin board (literally a board tied between two palm trees) where people hang local news and leads for local adventurers