Kwala
Often called "The Breadbasket of Taebur", Kwala sits in the heart of the most fertile region of Taebur. Farms to the north, west, and south, and fish from the White River provide enough food to easily feed the town, leaving much that can be exported elsewhere. Even Na does not export as much food as Kwala. However, the two locations produce somewhat different crops, so they are only occasionally in direct competition with one another.
Kwala is spread out over a fairly large area compared to its population. Much of this is due to the numerous large farms that are considered part of the town; however, even the town proper is spaced out over a wide area. The town has a large and bustling marketplace, where one can buy not just food, but all kinds of other goods.
Demographics
Kwala has a diverse mix of stock humans and mutants, though very few synthetics. Unlike most other settlements in the White River Region, there is not as wide a gap between rich and poor. Most of the town's wealth is somewhat even distributed. There are still some people noticeable wealthier than others, but not to the degree seen in places like Rabbit.
Government
Kwala is run by a democratically elected mayor and council, making it one of the more egalitarian settlements in Taebur. However, there are rumours that the current council has been taking bribes from Mansen Corporation, which has been attempting to buy out several of the town's largest farms. This may cost the current council members dearly in the next election.
Alternative Name(s)
The Breadbasket of Taebur
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Related Reports (Secondary)
Kwala
Type: New TownPopulation Level: 6 (1500 adults)
Force: 10 (+0)
Mobility: 10 (+0)
Resilience: 11 (+0)
Learning: 12 (+1)
Awareness: 17 (+3)
Command: 14 (+2)
Wealth: 37
Reputation Bonus: +5
Skills: Craft (metalworking) (1) +5, Craft (textiles) (1) +5, Craft (visual arts) (1) +5, Handle Animal (6) +11, Knowledge (business) (1) +5, Knowledge (earth and life sciences) (1) +5, Knowledge (technology: archaic) (1) +5, Knowledge (Pre-War) (1) +5, Linguistices (1) +5, Perception (2) +5, Perform (dance) (1) +6, Perform (keyboard instruments) (1) +6, Perform (percussion instruments) (1) +6, Perform (sing) (1) +6, Perform (stringed instruments) (1) +6, Perform (wind instruments) (1) +6, Profession (6) +14, Repair (1) +5, Treat Injury (1) +7.
Feats: Advanced Farming, Archaic Engineering, Archaic Farming, Pre-War Engineering, Pre-War Vehicles, Rich Hunting (fishing)
Benefits: Access to food and lots of it. Characters with an allegiance to Kwala gain a +2 bonus to all checks to purchase food in Kwala.
