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From "In Genin's Footsteps" by Julian Verdreth, 715 TR:

Two miles further (from Varlin) is Eliten. It is one of the wealthiest fiefs in Kaldor, and produces some of the best nuts and berries. Many bushels of Eliten fruit are sold in Tashal every season. Many caravans stop here for a day to trade and to relax at the Smiling Boar Inn. The food is excellent, the pies are justly renowned, and the beds surprisingly comfortable. Lord Larquste is one of the wealthiest knights in Kaldor, and his military force is formidable; it is a good thing that he is friendly to travelers. There is a limit to his friendliness, however; because Eliten is at the crossroads going to Qualdris and to Sirendel, there is a royal tollhouse. As is usual, Lord Larquste is allowed to keep a portion of the proceeds as his fee for administering the tollhouse. Fortunately, only the standard toll is charged and the guards are fair.

Lord Larquste has a reputation for fairness and is well-loved by his people; he plays the game of court politics well, and seems to have many influential friends and few enemies.

Although it is common for caravans to tarry here, I prefer to travel and prefer to overnight in Chantal, a long league down the road. About halfway to Chantal is the small village of Zarbizan…