Dabal

The village of Dabal is located at the Eastern edge of the Aegis Wind mountains.

Demographics

While first settled as a trading post between the cavern network that connected the Praetorium Mustanir and Isfa, the village was predominantly settled by Isfan traders. The tradesmen would collect and assemble caravans that would make their way through the villages bordering the Cunab gulf. Over time, the population of Dabal has changed drawing attention from other cultures, miners, and settlers.
The population of Dabal has settled at nine-hundred seventy nine at the time of record. The age distribution is roughly as follows: Children younger than 18: 22% Adults between 18 and 30: 25% Adults between 31 and 40: 19% Adults between 40 and 50: 14% Adults over age 50: 18%
The economic distribution is largely governed by the trade houses which employ most of the population, even employing child at times to meet the needs. As mining and fishing have grown in popularity, the wealth distribution has begun to shift towards tradesmen who are able to find alternatives to the lengthy caravans. Still most of the property has been constructed and remains owned by the trade houses. Thus, those traders maintain an advantage. While poverty within the town is most non-existent due to constant demand for labor, many of the people in Dabal at able to slightly exceed their needs. Few exceptions find excess.
While the races that inhabit Dabal is predominantly human, a few families of dwarves have found their way into the village. Accounting for less than 2% of the total population, the dwarves represented an instrumental change in the passage that brought caravans through to the basin.

Government

While Dabal lies within the Holy Order of Isfa, it is a self-governed protectorate of Isfa. Entertaining occasional visitations from the magistrates from Isfa that arrive to ensure that the village meets the expectations of the Seat of Order, the government rests on Emmon Dabal, one of the descendents of the first settlers of Dabal. The namesake territory has been in the hands of the Dabal traders since the discovery of the passage. While there have been instances since the inception of the village where a Dabal heir has not been at the head of the village, this was caused by brief periods of absence or death. Generally, the population have accepted governance by the Dabal family apart.

Defences

The defence of Dabal is large maintained by the caravan guards. Most of the settlers of Dabal that have served within the settlement have experience acting as a guard, though combat experience is another story. There have been two instances where raiders attempting to ransom the town. These attacks were quickly rebuffed by the caravan guard. The village is most vulnerable during seasons of active trading where caravans require workers to move with them, replacing those who are sick or injured. The thinning of the villagers means less ready defenders.
Dabal does not have any external walls and has two guard towers that watch the roads from either entrance to the town. These are constantly manned. However, as the village continues to expand, these towers are periodically dismantled and restored at new locations.

Infrastructure

Initially, the village boasted temporary structures that would be assembled while waiting for traveling caravans. As the trade route became more common, the Dabal family created the first structure around which the village would be founded. The structure was a boarding house were traders could rest during extended stays. Over the years, new structures were built using the ash wood that grew nearby. Each new permanent resident brought needs to the village that would introduce a new structure that included stores, bathhouses, weavers, blacksmiths, etc. While Dabal lacks the modern amenities of Isfa such as stone roads, guilds, or many of the professions, Dabal has continued to grow. Newer buildings are constructed from stone cut from the trade route within the mountains. These newer buildings are a new, exciting step for the burgeoning village.

Assets

Set against the mountains and against the coast of the Cunab Gulf, Dabal has access to many resources. Wood and stone are abundant. These construction materials are the basis for the construction and sustainment of the village, but are not a valuable resource for trade. In general, the highest value for Dabal comes from its proximity to the Mountain's Entry, a common route through which Mustaniri traders would venture. As of writing, the stones in the mountain have failed to yield anything other than rock. This have led many to believe that, "Dabal is a place of ease, where one can enjoy the passing of strangers. There, you can hear stories but make none of your own."

Type

Village