picnic grounds kimdissi place
	Historically, Besgar has set up Stone Circles at picnic grounds for the Halfling people and Deities. There are several reasons for the stone circles. First, Besgar is the Halfling deity of time and the Stone Circle is a tool for marking the seasons, the months. Second, a few of the halfling deities are druidic in nature (Yondalla and Sheela Peryroyl) in addition to the non-halfling druid deities that are allied to the halfling deities (Mielikki and Ki are two examples). Stone Circles seem popular with the druids. Third, it provides wonderful atmosphere for the picnic grounds. Physically the Stones Circles are typically made up of twelve monoliths, equally spaced in a circle. The stones are LARGE, like those at Stone Henge. There is usually a thirteenth stone that varies in its size and placement. The monoliths are usually the same general size and shape within a circle but may vary from circle to circle. Some examples: the 13th stone is round, flat and flush with the ground, acting as a floor centered within the 12 monoliths. the 13th stone acts as a round table, again within the center of the twelve. the 13th stone is outside the circle marking the sun rise and/or the season. The twelve can also vary from circle to circle. the monoliths are carved to each look like one of The Twelve Knightshade Valkyries. another circle has a representation of a halfling deity carved into the monoliths. How do these Stone Circles help the halflings? The halfling picnic grounds are holy sites for the Halfling Deities. Stone Circles are focal points. Historically the clerics of the halfling deities have been known to cast spells at 3 levels higher than their actual level when within a Stone Circle. Other affects: Some of the stones may have runes carved in them. Berries of one sort or another can usually be found nearby. Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, and/or Blackberries. A fire pit nearby or within the circle for cooking and campfire fun (ghost stories, smores, sing-a-longs, etc.) Clean water nearby (within a 1/4 mile). Sometimes a stream, pond, lake, or hot spring. Natural surroundings. Forest clearing or meadow. If in town it is part of a park.
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