Nestled in a gentle valley where a secondary trade route crosses a tributary of The Great River, Willowbrook was once a prosperous waypoint known for its hospitality and natural beauty. The town is built in concentric circles around an ancient willow tree of immense proportions, its sweeping branches once extending protective magic throughout the settlement. With a current population of merely 800—down from its peak of 2,500—Willowbrook bears the melancholy beauty of faded greatness. Empty storefronts and quiet streets tell the story of recent misfortunes: a damaged bridge, failed harvests, and the passing of key community members, including the proprietor of the once-renowned Emberlight Haven Inn. Despite its decline, the town retains undeniable charm with its natural hot springs, herb-rich surroundings, and resilient community who continue to believe in Willowbrook’s potential revival, awaiting only the right person to rekindle its former glory.