Fishtown
Fishtown is a small coastal village southeast of the Kingdom of Gondolin. It is mainly a trading and fishing village, hence the name. The fish delivered by Fishtown is one the Gondolian Kingdoms most important source of food. It is also famous for the luxorious "Mudcrabs" who is found in the waters near Fishtown. Lately the village has been pillaged and blocked off by pirates and smugglers, and it has become a serious problem for the whole kingdom. Because of this the Gondolian Navy has taken controll, but they are really struggeling to get rid of this problem.
Demographics
Population: Mainly human (90 %)
Wealth classes: Mostly working class citizens. Fishermen, sailors, merchants, farmers etc.
Most common professions: Fisherman, sailor, merchant, farmer
Leadership: Under the command of the Gondolian Navy officer "Commander Jillian Halloway"
Government
Usually run by a state selected major. Typically a dutch. The last dutch got killed at sea by the pirate lord Arden "Seascourge" Byron. Since then Commander Jillian Halloway has taken military controll over the village, until the pirate problem has been dealt with.
Defences
Industry & Trade
The most important industry and trade is fishing and trade in the luxorious "Mudcrab".
Infrastructure
The shipyards:
The villages most important infrastructure is it two large shipyards laying in the natural harbor of Fishtown. These allow for large parts of the Gondolian Navy to dock, and all the fishboats and merchant ships to take harbor.The market:
The market is perhaps the second most important infrastructure of Fishtown. The market offer trade both in and out of the country. It is mainly a fishmarket, but you can also find other exotic foods and wares from all over the Isles of Elementiz. Before "The Shroud" appared it was an even bigger and more important part of the kingdoms commerce.The Smithy:
The towns smithy serves as both the armorer and armsdealer of the village, being run by the smith Jack Dawson. He also supplies the town of all the metal tools it needs. In other words, he is a busy and valued man.Assets
Guilds and Factions
The Gondolian Navy:
The Gondolian Navy is in complete controll of the village. They make sure the fishermen is safe on the seas, and that the village is protected from further pirate pillaging.History
The village was founded over 200 years ago, and quickly became one of the most important villages in the Gondolian kingdom. It was founded by fishermen and merchants who decided to recide here because of the land forms a natural harbor. As the village grew the king would elect duches to rule the village, and many has come and gone over the years. The village golden age was around 100 years ago. Merchant ships from far away lands would trade here. During this golden age there lived approximately 2000 people here, but after being a important target during the orc/human wars, the population has decreased a lot. After "The Shroud" appared around 50 years ago even more have left the village, leaving the village a mere shadow of its former glory.
Architecture
The architecture of the village is pretty simple. The houses are mainly made out of wood, but there are still remnants of the Golden Age. During this age the buldings were better and more beautifylly constructed, and made both of wood and stone. But there isnt much left of these buldings, since the village has seen and gotten destroyed by several wars and fires.
Geography
It is located on the eastern shores of the Gondolian Kingdom, and lies in a natural harbor. It is surrounded by jungle to the north and oakwoods to the south.
Natural Resources
RUINED SETTLEMENT
1253
Type
Village
Population
421
Inhabitant Demonym
Fishtownian
Owning Organization
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