The gnome blushes, but continues his walk back towards the academy.<br/><br/>The portal will as the gnome said, bring you to spot just off the side of the road due west of Hommlet.  In fact an old faded sign along the path even appears to have the town's name on it and it appears to be pointed down the road to the east.<br/><br/>Map of Hommlet (http://www.frontiernet.net/~lorekeeper/hommlet.jpg)<br/><br/><strong>DM Note:</strong>Your map will have the following labeled:<br/><br/>1. Temple of Mielikki<br/>2. Temple of Lathander<br/>3. Church of Helm<br/>4. Inn of the Welcome Wench<br/>6. Hommlet's Trading Post<br/>9. Stables<br/>13. Smithy<br/>15. Shop of a local scroll maker<br/>21. Leatherworker<br/>25. Potion and elixir shop<br/><br/>27. the Keep<br/>