Faircaster
Faircaster is a town east of Yonara, close by the Northernmost Edge of the Vasu'Roba canyon. It's a town divided by a river, but the majority of the populace lives in the small towns below the river.
The city consists of 5 distinct areas:
- Upper Town, where people live north of the River.
- Lower Town, where people live closer to the southernmost tip of the town.
- The Rice Fields, where the majority of the areas grain is grown.
- Old Faircaster, an overgrown area where the swamplands overtook the old houses.
- Faircaster Lake: The largest body of clear water, where most fishing goes.
Demographics
Human (79%), Halfling (9%), Elf (5%), Dwarf (3%), Gnome (2%), Half-Elf (1%), Half-Orc (1%)
Government
Faircaster is currently lacking a Mayor. The town is currently in between the process of getting a new one.
The town is currently under the control of a pack of Werecreatures, and is not currently under a societal mandate.
Defences
Local law enforcement comprised of an ex-veteran and a few legionaires hired from Balthazar's Legion. These people were killed by Los Canteros and his band of Lycanthropes.
After the Faircaster Uprising, Ursula maintains the town guard by training those who defected from Los Canteros, with Asano and Carson's guidance.
Industry & Trade
Fish, hearty vegetables, and grain are the main exports. The heavy water supply makes this one of the few places suitable for rice and grain making.
Some adventurers and explorers go into the swamplands to the south to find rare and exotic things.
Infrastructure
The town is known for its fishing, being by a major lake that actually contains a bevy of freshwater fish. It is also nearby a swamp, which allows for some lumber and clay to be manufactured.
Main products include rice, fishing, coal, and sugar cane. The town was once home to a vibrant dwarf population but they have since emigrated due to a dispute with the former Mayor and the Dusk Mage Church.
Main products include rice, fishing, coal, and sugar cane. The town was once home to a vibrant dwarf population but they have since emigrated due to a dispute with the former Mayor and the Dusk Mage Church.
Assets
Tavern: Crooked Mug
Owner: Veatro Marston, Male Orc
Location: In the Upper district. The street outside is paved and well kept with flowers pots of varying types.
Description: The tavern is a wooden rowhouse, with large windows and a big brick chimney. It contains large rugs made from nearby animals.
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Tavern/Inn: Wymar’s Stable
Owner: Wymar Vladclif, Hill Dwarf male.
Location: Lower District,
Description: The tavern and inn is a stone structure by old town. The building has many stained glass windows.
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Blacksmith: The Mithril Brace
Owner: Egelina Asheton, Female Human
Location: At the crossroads of Lower district. The street outside has a beggar harassing passers-by.
Description: The blacksmith is a log cabin, single story building, with a brown tile roof and moss-covered walls. It was once a barracks, and has a collection of arms and armor. The place itself has seen better days.
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General Store: The Jasper Ends
Owner: Asano Harloff, Female Elf
Location: In the Upper District close to the Caster Bridge. The street outside has a crowd watching performers.
Description: The general store is a timber framed and sprawling single story building, with a black shingled roof and finely-crafted furniture. It contains a large brass counter top and the walls are covered in shelves full of supplies. The owner has since filled the shop with various eccentricities including herbs, potions, knick knacks, pickled remains of creatures, and various books.
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Tavern: The Wide Boot Rest
Owner: Bundrigo Kettlewhistle, Male Halfling
Location: In the Upper District. The street outside is full of vendors and shops.
Description: The tavern is a log and large single story building, with a blue tile roof and shiny hardwood floors. A number of hunting trophies line the walls. It contains a large grandfather clock and messy tables covered in cutlery and leftover food. The owner used to be a Feroxian banker, and wanted to move to Gateway, but this is as far as he got.
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Library: Temple Library
Owner: Carson Harloff, Male Human
Location: In the Lower District in an abandoned Dusk Mage church. The streets outside are overgrown, but the paved stone path is kept clear.
Description: Leading up to the shrine, a paved road marked the way starting from the end of a gravel path. The opening gateway is still intact, albeit the paint is thin and cracking. The building itself is slightly sunk into the earth, but it now rests atop a more stable foundation. The building is made from wood, interconnected in the Aurumo style, with a garden outside the building for any who wish to partake. Outside is the bluff overlooking the southern Rice Paddy.
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Lennard's Goldsmithing Emporium
Smithy/Jewler
Owner: Lennard Tinner, human man.
Location: Upper Faircaster, by the eastern bridge.
Description: A small cottage with a creaking sign that has the name engraved in beautiful, immaculate detail. Outside are rose bushes, that are lovingly kept and tended to. The inside is clean and organized.
Guilds and Factions
The Mayor, Carson Harloff, is a member of the Occulo Society. He does not broadcast this fact and would rather it remain a secret.
Though not officially sanctioned by the Zygallic Church, Ursula Asheton preaches the Dusk Mage's teachings every Arsday. She preaches at the Temple Library.
Lennard, Edgelina, and Wymar are former apprentices of the Mastersmiths, with a working Masterforge. They are not allowed to use it, by the rules dictated by the Mastersmiths, however they have been known to work with people under the right circumstances (see Malopher O'Lak.)
History
- 116: Faircaster was Founded. Mayor Tiello is given the reins to be mayor by Marquis Feodor Melchior. Using his connections, convinces Mastersmith Ulcan to help build the town.
- 117: Dusk Mage Church sets up shop, led by Bishop Musashi Ron Daichij joins at the request of the Mayor.
- 120: The first portions of faircaster sink beneath what was originally believed to be solid foundation. Initial tensions rise.
- 125: Carson, Asano, Arrakan arrive in Faircaster. Mastermiths and Dusk Mage have falling out. Carson inherits the Library.
- 128: Undead begin encroaching on the town. Balthazar's Legion is called to help defend the town.
- 130: Mayor dies of undead attack. Town becomes besieged by undead. Los Canteros takes over town.
Tourism
Some people come to Faircaster hoping to find some delicacy living in the swamps. Others used to come due to the vibrant smithing culture but that has since disappeared.
Architecture
It is one of the few places where the majority houses are made from wood. This is because the swampland to the south is full of trees that were once hewn and molded together in the Aurumo style.
Geography
Just north of the Vasu'Roba canyon's nothernmost tip, the city of Faircaster is home to a great deal of fishermen and farmers who make great strides in taming the local population.
Further south is the Venemo Swamp, which is considered one of the north most areas in the Vasu’Roba canyon.
Natural Resources
The nearby lake and Voyager river provide a great deal of land and support. The ground is fertile and easy to farm on. An Akacheta clan once lived there but have since moved on.
The Venemo Swamp have a great deal of methane gasses and absorb most of the silt ands runoff that would otherwise poison the waters used in the town.
Founding Date
118 F.E.
Type
Large town
Population
14691
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