Willowdale
Located within an idyllic willow grove, this small farming town is known regionally as the home of the Willowdale Caprinae; A species of goat that provides rich milk, and from which the locals produce the famous 'Willow Hill Cheese'.
Demographics
- 50% Human
- 15% Halfling
- 10% Elf (Including Half-Elf)
- 10% Orc (Including Half-Orc)
- 10% Dwarf
- 5% Other
Government
Village Council
Defences
Small volunteer militia
Industry & Trade
Most of the town is devoted to farming, primarily animal husbandry and cheesemaking.
There is also a thriving lumber and thatching or weaving community.
There is also a thriving lumber and thatching or weaving community.
Guilds and Factions
- Village Council
- Shephers
- Cheesemongers
- Foragers
- Hunters
- Lumberjacks
- Stone Masons
- Thatchers
History
Formed several hundred years ago by a large population of herdsman from the west; refugees fleeing oppression by the Hi-No Hitobito.
Travelling with only their herds, and what belongings they could carry, they settled here amongst a large copse of willow trees in a hilly grassland.
Travelling with only their herds, and what belongings they could carry, they settled here amongst a large copse of willow trees in a hilly grassland.
Points of interest
- Town Hall
- The Pavillion
- Temple of the Stalk and Lamb
- Dancing Goat Tavern
- Fatted Lamb Inn and Stables
Architecture
Most of the town is a simple Wattle & Daub style of construction with river stone foundations and bases.
Some of the newer homes are wood walled, but this is uncommon.
Most houses, even those with a solid wood roof, boast thick thatching made from the local grasses, reeds and willow branches.
Almost all yards are fenced with willow branches.
Some of the newer homes are wood walled, but this is uncommon.
Most houses, even those with a solid wood roof, boast thick thatching made from the local grasses, reeds and willow branches.
Almost all yards are fenced with willow branches.
Geography
Rolling grasslands and forests, with sparse hills.
A thick copse of willow trees grows around the town propper, and seperates it visually from the surrounding fields and praries.
A thick copse of willow trees grows around the town propper, and seperates it visually from the surrounding fields and praries.
Climate
Temperate, Rainy.
Natural Resources
- Abundant lumber
- Grasses and reeds
- Foragable plants
- Small game
- Goat herds
Maps
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Willowdale
Founding Date
43 CE
Alternative Name(s)
Goat's Willow, Willow Hill
Type
Village
Population
Around 150
Inhabitant Demonym
Willower
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