Boatwright

Decks Still as Dirt

While dwarfed by its neighbor city, Dawnshore, Boatwright is known as the place where the most exquisite waterfaring vehicles are crafted. From pleasure yachts to warships, Boatwright is the source of some of Aerd's finest watercraft.

Demographics

Human 94%, Dwarf 3%, Wood Elf 2%, Halfling 1%

Defences

Led by Captain Raphael Hunt, the town guard of Boatwright is supplied by the 5th Legion, also known as The Greenfangs, headquartered in Snakehead Keep.
The crime rate in Boatwright is low compared to comparable neighboring cities.

Industry & Trade

Primary Exports

• Ships
• Fish

Services

• Shipwright
• Fishery

Shops

• General Store
• Haberdashery (Men's High Fishion)
• Boutique (Ship Shape)
• Blacksmith

Guilds and Factions

Boatwrittian Association of Shipmakers The oldest and most prolific shipwright guild in all of Aerd, this guild holds incredible political and economic power in the region.
Boatwright Fisherman's Guild Fishing being a much less significant portion of the economy of Boatwright, the fishermen often find themselves being overlooked and under-appreciated compared to the Shipwrights.
The Seaweavers The Seaweavers is a loose organization of artists who have found themselves on the shores of Boatwright. Each artist inspired by the town's understated natural beauty, they often argue with the tradesmen of the city who favor industrialization.

Tourism

The effect of tourism on the local economy is negligible, and the populace is generally aloof towards visitors. 
Local Events and Places to Visit

• Wee Keel Relay (Miniature Boat Races)
• Boatwright Aquarium

Inns/Taverns

• Codspeed Inn (Fishreach)
• The Uneven Keel (Great Harbor)
• Ma Whittle's Traveller's House (Redroad)

Architecture

The architecture of Boatwright is iconic and unique with intricate and extravagant wooden buildings often designed with ship motifs. In the Fishreach and Great Harbor, more generic, industrial buildings are becoming more common.

Language(s): Capellian (Common)
Socioeconomic Status: Upper Middle Class
Majority Religion/Primary God: Torm the Executioner (the Triad)

Type

Large town

Population

6,432

Inhabitant Demonym

Writtians

Owner/Ruler

Baron Wilfred Arlo

Ruling/Owning Rank

Baron

Owning Organization

Capellia