Thornwick Vale

What happens when the most powerful people in the realm give up the fight, bury the grudges—but keep the hatchets, just in case?

Welcome to Thornwick Vale, a village full of retired warlords, reformed liches, and discharged paladins trying to live normal lives. There are zoning disputes to sort out. Potluck dinners to organize. And always, always, one more emergency council session because the resident dragon-turned-archivist insists on strict adherence to Robert’s Rules of Order.

It’s a peaceful place—if you know how to behave.

What You Get

Not Your Typical Town

Your core setting guide. Discover what Thornwick Vale is, why your players might end up here, and how to use it in campaign play or one-shots. Includes "The Sword Bros Cometh," a starting scenario involving bar brawls, municipal code violations, and high-stakes turnip theft.

Meet the Villagers

A portrait gallery of former power players and mysterious locals—each one a living plot hook. Comes with beautifully illustrated character art and lore. These are NPCs you’ll want to write spinoffs about.

Town Council Minutes — Volume 1

A seasonal zine of civic chaos: spring festivals, village-wide misunderstandings, and whispers of long-buried secrets. Includes social adventure hooks, budget line item drama, and a goose with diplomatic immunity.

System-Neutral. Weirdly Welcoming. Quietly Dangerous.

Perfect for:

• Downtime arcs between big adventures

• One-shots full of community-driven chaos

• Players who love social roleplay and narrative misfires

• GMs who want to give their world a retirement village for ex-heroes, villains, and their consequences