Chapter 9

The stream turned out to be more of a brook, Tobias mused. He didn't know much about the difference, but decided that it definitely seemed like a brook. Tobias was pretty clueless about anything that didn't include drumming his favourite tunes. What he did know though was smells.

And he could smell bread.

He sped up into a trot which turned into a run as he saw the watermill in the distance. Skipping across the grass and over the bridge, Tobias rounded on the entrance. He beat on the door before an old Halfling slowly opened it.

"Where's the bread?! I smell it! I want it!" Tobias yelled enthusiastically.

The old Halfling adjusted his glasses and squinted at the excitable figure.

"No bread here, young'un."

"What?! NO! I can smell it!" Tobias was jumping up and down with a mixture of anger and excitement.

Again, the old Halfling took a second to think.

"Ohhhh the smell! I don't even notice it anymore. It's not bread, boy. It's beer. You're welcome to come in and have a drink though."

"Beer?" Tobias was dumbfounded. He'd spent all morning trying to find bread, "Yep, that'll do!"

Halflings drink quite a lot of beer (well, considering their size). You've got to have somewhere to make beer, and it all starts in the Watermill! This massive building (again, considering the size of a Halfling) is decked with lovely detail, and even comes with a bridge to cross the river below.

The kit is made from 3mm MDF. It is easy to put together and looks great on the tabletop with other 28-35mm scenery. Model supplied unpainted and will require assembly. We advise using PVA glue for the best results.