Edermath Orchard The Nerath Campaign & The Nerath Timeline The current year for our Nerath campaign is set during the year 103AE. Inspired By Gary Gygax

Edermath Orchard is an apple orchard just outside of Phandalin. The orchard is located on the northwest side of the settlement, and is a dominant landmark for anyone arriving into Phandalin from the road. The trees surrounded a small group of buildings in which the orchard's business took place, and the house of the owner, Daran Edermath, is nearby.

The orchard operated year-round, and thus always smelled strongly of apples. In the warmer months, the orchard produced fresh fruit and juice, while in the winter, fruit is processed into cider and other products. The orchard counted both visiting merchants and local food and drink establishments as customers.

Daran Edermath (the current caretaker of the Orchard) is a retired adventurer who lives in a tidy little cottage beside an apple orchard. A fit, silverhaired half-elf well over a hundred years old, Daran is a fighter who serves as protector of the region around Phandalin "appointed by the townmaster" for many years in and around the settlement. Upon retiring, he remained in the region and relocated to Phandalin where he started his orchard.

Daran is also still a reserve member of the Harkenwold miltia "but only during times of conflict", that strives to protect others from the depredations of evildoers. The half elf is always vigilant, ready to smite evil, enforce justice, and enact retribution against any who try to subjugate or harm others. Though he is no longer active in the militia, he keeps an eye on happenings around Phandalin. He is happy to trade news with fellow adventurers, especially those who appear to hold to these virtues.

Daran Edermath currently lives in a small cottage on the southern side of his orchard. When not attened his trees he can usually either be found here or in the Stonehill Inn in Phandalin.