This ex-bandit stronghold south of Blackford is located on flat land making it quite difficult to approach without being spotted. With a few fixes and upgrades, it can become nigh-impenetrable. That said, the bandits that used to live here didn’t exactly deck the place out, and many of the buildings are wooden structures that seem rather makeshift—there’s plenty of work to be done to make it a better place to stay.

The community owns and staffs this drinking establishment, rotating who’s doing the cleaning, cooking, and serving. While they are typically understaffed this isn’t usually a problem—it only gets really busy when Hengistbury is hosting a festival. Because everyone has a stake in it the tavern doesn’t generate much in the way of money, mostly selling drinks and meals nearly at cost, but with a little investment it could surely turn a tidy profit.

Though much has recently been repaired and rebuilt, the ancestral home of the Pembertons makes for a stately dwelling perfect for an adventuring party to operate out of. Lord and Lady Pemberton would certainly love to see the castle regain some semblance of life. In addition, any NPC that has good relations with the party might be convinced to join the stronghold as part of the staff.