Thorn Rose Stables

Located about an hours ride from the walls of Athelen, Thorn Rose Stables is a good sized track of land with stables, pastures, arenas, trails, and breeding and training facilities for horses.

Owned by Cassandra Sinclair, the stables have a reputation for high end horses. Typically horses coming from the stables are trained specifically for an owner, though the stable specializes in war trained horses and those bred and trained for specific uses like racing or jumping.

Those seeking horses from Thorn Rose Stables are thoroughly vetted and only those with a good reputations are sold to. Top dollar is expected, but the stable always delivers.

The Stable Staff

Owner: Cassandra Sinclair

Particular about her clientele, Cassandra Sinclair has a quiet reputation for breeding and training horses to an exacting standard. Thorn Rose Stables may not be universally known, but it’s known in the right circles.

Business Partner: Harmony Decrescent

New to the stables, no one has quite figured out her role in matters just yet. No one beyond Ms. Sinclair, that is. Whatever it is, the demonkin seems to be someone Ms. Sinclair trusts.

Stable Master: Adelyn

A fae with a light green skin and dark brown hair, Adelyn’s age and origin is unknown. All anyone knows is Adelyn has been around as long as the stables and seems to be one of the only people with the guts and ability to gainsay Cassandra.

A capable trainer, Adelyn manages the horses and staff with a calm efficiency. Likely a necessary trait given the fact may of the horses there are difficult on a good day.

Jumping Trainer: Corbyn Handover

A young man with an almost bubbly personality, Corbyn seems an odd person for a member of the staff at Thorn Rose. That is, until you see him training a horse to jump. Cassandra found the young man in Rhiosse and hired him for the stables nearly on the spot. Several attempts have been made to lure him away, but he seems nearly unshakably loyal to either the stables or Ms. Sinclair.

Endurance Trainer: Megs Everroan

A demonkin with a penchant for finding the best trails to train a horse on, Megs is a regular figure in the stables in the morning and late evenings. During the day, she’s almost always gone out riding one horse or another. No one is quite sure where Megs came from, or when she met Ms. Sinclair, but no one has really bothered ask and neither of the demonkin have decided to share.

Draft and Cart Horses: Trelion Tazercourt

The dark haired, dark eyed, not-quite-human individual is a skilled horse trainer, specializing in teams and driving. He has a knack for spotting talent in a horse, and in getting the most out of that talent. While all of her staff have the ability to purchase horses, Trelion is one of the few Cassandra will send to auctions in her place.

Lead Veterinarian: Elinara Gretchen

The graceful elf came is one of the most open individuals at Thorn Rose Stables. Friendly and compassionate, Elinara looks after the horses physical and nutritional well being. Almost always found out in the fields or in the stables, most view her as being nearly as wild as the horses.

The Grounds

Torn Rose is constructed largely of brick and mortar, though some iron work can be seen as well.

Each stall features a feeding station and fountain for water and many have smaller pens a horse can be turned out in if they aren’t let into one of the larger fields.

Currently at least fifty-eight horses can be boarded at the facility, though the fields beyond are spacious enough to accommodate more.

The space also features an outdoor arena with seating for shows and a smaller indoor arena and training area.

A nicer barracks is located near the stables for the stable hands. The barracks contains a communal eating and entertainment area with sleeping upstairs.

Thorn Rose Stables also features houses for the senior members of the staff. Each primary trainer and the stable master have their own homes with small gardens as well as space for any family they may have.

Each home includes a small garden.

There are four identical guest cottages on the property. Each is setup to accommodate a guest as well as up to four servants. The pantries have basic food goods available, but no cook is provided.

Cassandra Sinclair owns a property on location. It’s a well built structure that’s occasionally the sight of parties for the primary staff of Thorn Rose. While there are multiple bedrooms, she’s not known for hosting other guests and speculation is the bedrooms are simply a show of wealth or influence for those who come looking to purchase horses.

There is now a second home for Harmony Decresent on the grounds, and what looks to be the groundwork for one if not two more residences. 

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