Northeast Beacon Street — Beacon
Centaur Hooves and Hubs
Horse and Carriage Rental
Read to Players
“Hooves and Hubs is long and narrow, and there is nothing here to browse — no shelves, no merchandise, no displays. The floor is laid in wide wooden planks that run left to right the full width of the room, end to end like a dock. Along the left wall, eight plain chairs with gray cloth padding wait in a neat row. Above them, a single long painting runs the length of the wall: a spotted horse in harness, pulling a carriage down a road that curves away from a distant castle. On the right wall, dozens of smaller paintings crowd together in mismatched frames — horses, show horses, carriages, pack animals, wagons. Some formal portraits, some what look like they were painted from memory. A wooden counter sits near the back of the room, a green-paned lantern on top casting warm light across the space.”
Taila Witsby
Halfling (Female)
Light brown hair pulled into a bun at the back of her head. Small, stylish glasses. Green eyes. She wears a simple white shirt and a gray floor-length skirt with a black belt. Very pretty in an unassuming way, and she carries herself with the easy confidence of someone who has answered the same questions for years and doesn't mind.
Services & Rates
All rates are per journey or per day as noted. Deposits may apply.
Travel Horse
Good for adventurers, messengers, and merchants.
Draft horse
3 sp / day
Average riding horse
5 sp / day
Fast horse
1 gp / day
War-trained horse
3–5 gp / day (rarely available)
- —Includes saddle, blanket, and simple tack.
- —Deposit required: 10–50 gp depending on horse quality, or collateral held by Taila.
Pack Horse
Slower but durable.
Small load
2 sp / day
Standard load
3 sp / day
Heavy mule or mountain pack horse
5 sp / day
- —Comes with basic pack rigging and feed bag.
- —Can include rope, waterproof canvas, and extra feed.
- —Saddlebags available for an additional fee.
Carriage Ride Around Beacon
Point to point within the city. Like a hired cab.
Short trip
2 cp
Across a district
5 cp
Wealthy or private carriage
1 sp
Reserved carriage for several hours
5 sp
- —Garden District routes typically cost more.
Wagon Ride Within Beacon Territory
Regional passenger and supply wagons.
Beacon to a nearby village
5 sp
Beacon to farming settlements
8 sp
Remote territory
1–2 gp
- —Cheaper if: riding in a cargo wagon, sharing seats, traveling light.
- —More expensive if: private wagon, fast departure, or livestock transport.
Long Distance Wagon Outside Beacon Territory
Serious travel. Prices reflect the road.
Safe trade road
3–5 gp
Forest route
6–10 gp
Dangerous frontier
10–15 gp
Winter or fog season
+50% on any route
- —Most people save for these trips.
Guarded Wagon Outside Beacon Territory
This is where adventurers become relevant.
2 guards
10–15 gp
4 guards and a scout
20–35 gp
Heavy escort
50+ gp
- —Includes armed guards and sometimes overnight camp security.
- —Taila can connect the party with contractors, or the party may offer their services directly.