Canton
Canton is a Theocracy. Basic education is managed by The Church (loosely Methodist). This results in must magic users being indoctrinated to believe magic is Divine or Satanic. The basic rule of magic is: If The Church agrees with what you did it was divine otherwise it was satanic. There is an unusually high population of Beastmen and Orcs in the area, most of whom work as rangers and loggers where they can’t be bothered by humans. Canton charges a Four for every 100ft of boat to dock.
Most of the population lives within 3 miles of downtown Canton. Because of the mountainous terrain very few people live north of Riverstone Pkwy.
Living situation: Most people live in homes near canton with small subsistence farms. If business owners, above their shops. Dock / MIl workers and travelers live in Canton Lofts
All of the huge grocery stores / big box stores have been torn down (Mickel’s, Publix, Walmart, Target, etc.). Their stone walls / shelving being repurposed for housing and equipment.
Notable People
- Carl: Chemist
- Carlos: Herbalist
- Gabriela: Doctor
- Jamie McCarthy: Cartographer
- Sandy Davidson: head of The Church and Mayor
- David Chan: is the jeweler / moneyer
- Who is running the black market goods? Bella's parents they are the jewlers as well. Bella does not know about the Black market.
- Greg (Fang) Johnson: Is the dock master and an Orc
- Janet (Wolfbane) Atkins: Runs the lumber mill and manages lumber jacks. Is a Cat-person.
- Say’Al: a 50ft long sentient magical river serpent. She is generally kind, but when angered typically resolves disputes by eating the other party.
Economy
- The local grain mill is owned and operated by The Church.
- The Canton Lofts are run by The Church
Stuff going on
- Regular raids on ranches. These raids are made by sentient farm animals that have escaped have a settlement hidden on the forest.
Demographics
Government
Defences
Industry & Trade
Infrastructure
Heritage Docks
Once this was Heritage Park, the Y, and a shopping center. Because of seasonal flooding the park has been left alone. The Y, Ingles, and the shop have been converted into Warehouses for river trade. Several docks have been constructed. The Ingles parking lot is now 2 streets parallel to the Ingels shopping center. Containing most of the businesses on the north side of the river.
This is also the seedy side of town, where you will find the rougher bars and cheaper places to stay.
Carl’s Medicinals (CVS)
a pharmacy / hospital. Carl is a chemist. His husband Carlos is an herbalist. There is a doctor on staff, Gabriela, who is new to the area. She trained in Atlanta, is loosely tied to the Cult of Haise, and knows basic healing magic.
Where you go for non-magic healing and medicine.
Downtown
The more upscale clothiers, cobblers, bars, etc. Also, 1 jeweler. Respectable businesses
The Mill (the mill on Etowah)
Logs come off the river get milled down to lumber and placed back on the river as it bends around The Mill.
Canton Lofts (by Aldi)
Dock works and less prosperous merchants stay here.
Canton Methodist School / Church (Superior Court)
Magical healing can be found here. There are no magical potions / items for sale.
Divine Creations (Mid City Rx)
Run by priests this black market potions and magical items. Don’t know why or what happens to these items.
Court House (old marble court house)
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Tanner (Harmon Field near Goodwill)
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Etowah Park
Town size gatherings, concerts, sporting events.
Edith's Mountain Adventures
Run by the McCarthy's (Andrew's family)
Mountain Guides
Cartographer - Jamie McCarthy
Etowah Park
Town size gatherings, concerts, sporting events.
Districts
Guilds and Factions
Factions
- The Church (loosely Methodist)
- The Firsts: Advocates for freedom of religion in the area
Sub-groups
The clergy has been broken into 3 sub-groups- Cleric: There are 10. They have taken the place of the Pastor in the pulpit. Also, preform miracle healing / protection
- Paladin: There are 5, responsible for the magical protection of the town
- Pastor: Responsible for minor clerical functions
