"Hellhounds, hydra, wyverns, wraiths, goblins, harpies, kobolds tree-folk, things that mess people up when all they want is a stroll. Basilisks are quite a challenge and hags are just awful. They smell like a sewer, for one thing. I do have a book on all of this, if you'd like it. And maybe some tea or coffee?" She scrunches up her nose a little.

"Gotta be neighbourly once and a while. I run a forge, make magic, and can fix just about anything broken. I managed to weave magic and machine together back home. Once you get past the creatures, it's not too bad a place to live. My place is warded against most of the creature-features, so it's safe. I've been working mostly with blades today. And some whittling. The charms have been going quickly."