Saini Alanen’s House The Known World & Raging Swan Press The current year for our homebrewed campaign setting is set during 672 CY (Common Year). Inspired By Gary Gygax

Saini Alanen’s House is a three-story tower in Dulwich that serves as both a private residence and a place of learning. Its ground floor houses a small public library, offering townsfolk and visitors access to knowledge they might otherwise struggle to find locally. Those researching the surrounding countryside, old ruins, or the town’s history have good reason to begin their inquiries here.

The library provides a quieter setting than Dulwich’s busy shops and inns. Shelves of books share space with reading tables where visitors can consult material and make notes. The arrangement reflects a working collection maintained for study, with the upper floors separating Saini’s personal accommodation from the public rooms below.

The owner, Saini Alanen, is a human wizard and one of Dulwich’s most knowledgeable scholars. Recognizable by her red velvet robes, she combines an exceptionally sharp intellect with a substantial interest in the surrounding region. Her expertise makes her a useful contact for adventurers trying to understand something they have discovered or establish what is already known about a proposed destination.

Saini accepts private research commissions, charging 5 gp per day for her work. Employing her allows customers to benefit from her knowledge and familiarity with the collection, particularly when a question requires more than a quick consultation. Visitors should explain their inquiries clearly and bring any relevant notes, copied inscriptions, or other material that might help her research. For adventurers based in Dulwich, Saini’s house offers an opportunity to prepare through investigation as well as equipment.

A visit can help them place local stories in context, pursue historical questions, and decide which leads deserve further attention. Returning with useful observations also gives them something worthwhile to discuss with a scholar whose interests extend beyond the immediate affairs of the town.