Pukamut

Home of the carpenters

The second village to be founded by the Followers of Oal-Mer and one of the most hard-working settlements to currently exist in Kukai Amut. Although it's not the favorite place to visit, many important goods are crafted here, specifically those made from wood. This is where the first vehicles and wooden houses were created, granting Pukamut its title as the of "Home of carpenters".

Demographics

This village is known as the "home of carpenters", which means the most common professions are the Rram, Tat and Tatar, usually specialized in woodwork. The last of these is the least popular from the three, and it's common to see them move to other villages in order to learn.
Even though this settlement is not as big as the capital, Oalmer, it has the second highest population in all Kukai Amut. Pukamut is also a self-sufficient village, with enough people in the Bat, Ker and Bam professions, though this doesn't mean they are a majority.
Among the less popular roles in this village we can find the Nur, the Mer, the Rramuri and specially the Lar. The last ones usually claim to be "uninspired" by the hard-working nature of locals.
Like most of the kukai settlements, Pukamut is mostly populated by brown, dark-brown and tanned skin people. This village has the largest tan-skinned population, which is also the most common here.

Government

The kukai are followers of Oal-Mer and so they live under a type of theocracy, specifically the kukai theocracy.
Just like any other kukai settlement, a Nurikai is appointed for Pukamut. By doing this, the local kukai will always have a person to speak for them to representatives of other villages. The Nurikai Representative is also a symbol of unity, faith and harmony. Though this rank doesn't grant any power or right to rule, the kukai respect the Nurikai and consider them as voices of guidance with a closer connection with Oal-Mer.
Pukamut is one of the oldest village in Kukai Amut, second only to Oalmer with which they share an important tradition. The sacred lake is halfway between Pukamut and the capital, meaning that many of the religious events from both settlements are synchronized. This is a way to preserve traditions and knowledge shared by the Nur from both villages.

Industry & Trade

Pukamut is one of the self sufficient villages of Kukai Amut. It is known as one of the most hard working villages. Pukamut is regarded as the producer of wood and "great inventions", like vehicles and woodcraft. It also houses the Skinfruit Storehouse, the first (and only) Bata House to produce mushrooms.
The following table shows the most important goods and resources produced locally, as well as imports and exports between this and the other villages:

Resource/Good	Produced locally	Exported to	Imported from
Mushrooms		Kukanpuke, Oalmer(uncommon)	-
Wood, hardwood and woodcraft		Kukanpuke, Oalmer	-
Foam Lavender		-	Oalmer
Minerals (Iron & copper)		-	Oalmer
Blank books and "bark paper"		Oalmer, Kukanpuke (bark paper)	-
Coconut (food and handicrafts)		-	Oalmer

Infrastructure

Different to all other villages, structures in Pukamut are mostly made of wood. This material is quite common and highly requested by the local Rram as it is often used to upgrade and build vehicles. Also, the profession of the Metaat started in Pukamut, meaning that most of its roads and buildings are planned to optimize the pass of their land or fluvial vehicles.
Houses usually have a single story, with the exceptions of warehouses, a few residential buildings and the local Nur House. Some structures of clay and stone are still present in Pukamut, most of which are smithy workshops or bath houses. Farmlands in this settlement are relatively small but able to support local consumption and produce a few exports. One of the only two water mills of Kukai Amut is here, fueled by the stream of Katayool Rivel. This structure is smaller compared to the one in Kukanpuke.
Pukamut has the following connections:

• Kukanpuke (north-east): Fluvial route from the local dock via the Katayool River.
• Oalmer (south-east): Land route across the wooden bridge, built over the Katayool River, which also leads to the The sacred lake.
• Strongwood forest (west): A dirt road leading to the forest, where most wood is acquired.

History

Before the Expansion Era started, Pukamut was the first settlement to be born from expeditions led by the Tat. Rather than a necessity or a deliberate plan for development, the foundation of Pukamut could be described as a "complacency" for the first explorers and adventurers of Oalmer. The village was founded the day 19 of Xa-pupaili in the year 110 K.P..
During the late days of the Classical Era, some of the Kukai wished to learn more about their world, to explore the boundaries of Kukai Amut and reach beyond. Back then, the entire kukai population was around 1,000 souls, and those willing to go for an adventure were a minority.
Before finding the land that would become Pukamut, the first traveling group of kukai wanted to create their settlement near the beach. Most of them said it would be easier to live there, with the coconut shore nearby to supply them with food. However, the group headed north to pray for luck at The sacred lake. Further north, not too far away from that shrine, they found a location which, as said by Otomi Tat, "...was pointed to us by the sun itself... waiting for us across the river".
It took years of constant travels across the jungle, and a slow process of transporting materials by foot, to finally build the first houses in Pukamut. Some kukai think this was the reason why transport was born in the village, because they got tired of walking and carrying stuff by themselves.

Tourism

People in Pukamut are hardworking, making it one of the least favorite places for tourists. Most of the locals keep the tradition of the capital, Oalmer, with the difference that there is no actual spaces completely meant for recreation or entertainment. Still, there are a couple of reasons why some tourism may happen in the village.
Vehicle upgrades and reparations are the best excuse to visit Pukamut. Most of the Metaat actually consider the village as a second home, one where they can stop and learn from other people's work, specially from the brilliant Rarm. It feels almost like a day off for the Metaat, as they can walk around or simply wait at the dock while their vehicles get fixed (or upgraded).
The local tradition of hard-work also brings three types of Kukai professions; the Lar, the Tatar and the Rramuri. The first ones are usually requested to come from time to time, in order to perform as musicians or actors. These events inspire the local workers and is one of the most common situations for the Lar to show their skills. On the other side, the Tatar and the Rramuri usually visit Pukamut to get inspiration. Looking at the handicrafts of this village and their creation process serves as a reference for the previously named professions.

Architecture

Wood is the favorite resource in Pukamut, and such preference is evident in almost all of the buildings. Most of them have a single floor, which may result in a bigger area than more traditional kukai structures. The only buildings with two stories are the local Nur House and a few residential buildings. Workplaces for the Rram use logs as the main support of the structure, sometimes displaying carved designs and figures on them. Most houses have a sloped roof which may be covered with thatch or even clay to prevent any water leaks.
Buildings closer to the river and the farmlands are usually made of clay, a more traditional way. They may incorporate stones and wood in their design in order to preserve food, materials or farming condition. The last one is actually the case for the Skinfruit Storehouse, used to grow a specific kind of mushroom.
Pukamut's dock is the biggest one in all Kukai Amut. It is equipped with a fixed crane and few other smaller ones, some of which are mobile. It has enough room for small and medium sized fluvial vehicles. From this dock the kukai can sail directly to Kukanpuke, making it the only way to actually get there from Pukamut. This wood and stone structure even has a special area to load a land vehicle on a fluvial one, making it possible to send them to Kukanpuke through the river.

Geography

Pukamut is located at the tropical rain forest, although closer to the northern border between it and the grassy savanna. Rain is more common in this area than anywhere else in Kukai Amut, however, precipitation is not as high as further south-western regions of the rain forest. Land is fertile and plenty of vegetation lies in the surrounding areas of Pukamut.
Normal temperatures throughout the year stay around 25°C and may drop to 19°C in winter, specially during the month of Kisa-pupaili. Elevation within the village boundaries is relatively the same, at a height of 70m a.m.s.l.. Terrain raises towards the west, with heights between 76 and 80m a.m.s.l. in the Strongwood Forest.

Natural Resources

Pukamut has access to clean and drinkable water, supplied by the Katayool River. The most important natural resources found within the village, its surroundings, mining and foraging areas include:

• Wood and Hardwood
• Vegetable sponge
• Wild berries and fruits
• Tubers (radish, turnip root and yucca)
• Resin

Founding Date

19 of Xa-pupaili, 110 K.P.

Alternative Name(s)

Village of wood, Home of carpenters, New-Land

Type

Village

Population

1,280 (year 880 K.P.)

Inhabitant Demonym

Kamutian

Location under

Kukai Amut

Ruling/Owning Rank

Nurikai Representative

Owning Organization

Followers of Oal-Mer