(Above: The Bottom Floor of The Gilded Vale)

The Gilded Vale is one of the many Monster Hunter safehouses spread across Arethril. It is considered the first safehouse built after the Monster Hunters formed in the Age of Urogosh. The Gilded Vale provides Monster Hunters with information regarding Monster Hunter contracts around The Spine as well as a place to rest, drink and feast amongst fellow Monster Hunters. Often times during the winter, some Monster Hunters stuck in the area would take refuge inside the Gilded Vale to stay. Sometimes the Gilded Vale serves as a Monster Hunter recruitment drive where inhabitants are tested on their physical and mental capabilities before being sent to the Monster Hunter Fortress with a letter stamped and sealed by the caretaker to show that they are worthy to join the organization.



The Safehouse has a tavern where Monster Hunters can wet their tongues with beverages ranging from Ale to Butterbeer and fill their bellies with hot food such as Pinceberry soup, Pies, Ice Oxen Chunks, Horker Cuts and many more. There's also a notice board where it contains Monster Hunting contracts from all over The Spine. The armory is located outside of the Gilded Vale a modest house containing a Forge where Golag often works during the day. Monster Hunters can request Golag to repair or make weapons or armor. Upstairs leads to the rooms where a Monster Hunter can lay their head for a while. It contains a bed, desk and some books regarding Monster Hunting. The first 3 days are free after that, the Monster Hunter must pay a fee a day if they wish to stay in the room longer. The rooms are maintained by Annie and her ladies.



(Above: Upper floor.)

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  Gea: This 120 year old Ravenfolk is a former Monster Hunter who lost his hand while fighting a Leshen. Gea is the current caretaker of the Gilded Vale making deals with villages, protection at a reduced price in exchange for a cut of their food and precious materials. Gea is empathetic, friendly, and is always willing to give advice to current or aspiring Monster Hunters. He also has a gift for stringing up curse words in an alliterative fashion.
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  Annie: Annie was also a Monster Hunter who was forced to retire due to a Giant Scorpion poisoning her legs making it hard for her to walk. Since then, the 62 year old woman was confined to one of the Monster Hunter safehouses in Arethril serving as the chef for weary Monster Hunters on the road. In addition she also cleans the rooms and serves the food and beverages in the Gilded Vale assisted by young women hired from the villages surrounding the Spine and is the resident medic.
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  Golag: The weapon master of The Gilded Vale, Golag is a 57 year old dark green skinned Orc who sells Monster Hunters weapons of all kinds while also offering to repair their weapons and armor for a cheap fee. Before becoming a Monster Hunter, Golag served nearly 2 decades serving in the Allirian Guard loving his work since it matches his strong sense of justice. Now retired and unwilling to collect a pension for the rest of his life, Golag became a Monster Hunter working only part time due to his age.
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  Cirdan: At 200 years old one would think that a young Elf has been living a wild a carefree life exploring the mysteries life..... well not for Cirdan. Born in the Fal'Addas, Cirdan possessed a passion for cooking dreaming of owning his own restaurant one day. Unfortunately for Cirdan he winded up working at the Gilded Vale as the top cook. Cirdan is sarcastic and can be a bit bitter at his situation, but he is amicable and looks at his co-workers and boss as a family. He often makes demands for rare meat and spices so he can show off his talent. Based on the Monster Hunter's reception to the food, Gea often places offers to Monster Hunters to hunt rare animals and bring the meat back in exchange for coin.

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• Pic Reference= Planet Minecraft.com