Braston
Crime:
Little-to-None. Most, or all, of the villagers believe the village is totally safe, and certainly haven’t experienced any crime personally.Harsh Weather:
Thunderstorms or Blizzards (non-arid region). The precipitation hasn’t been the problem so much as the severity of the storms. It is impossible to work, or travel, in these conditions, so village residents are holed up inside, waiting out the storms, which have been occurring much more frequently.Government
Leadership:
Anarcho-Syndicalist Commune. The members of the village take turns as a sort of executive officer for the week.Defences
Law Enforcement:
Sheriff. A single, officially sanctioned sheriff looks to maintaining order within the village. If they require additional help, they request it from the villagers, who may assist in a temporary capacity.Industry & Trade
Specialty:
Crafted Goods. The village is known for the craft of a certain item, or type of goods, widely liked and highly valued, such as hand-crafted furniture, a category of clothing item, etc.Infrastructure
Size:
Small. Up to 30 standing structures.Condition:
Simple. Most buildings are organized and seem sturdy enough, though there is nothing remarkable. The streets are clear enough to move through, but may be uneven and rutted.Population Wealth:
Destitute. Most of the population consistently lacks the barest essentials of what they need to survive.Places of Gathering:
Amphitheater.
Outdoor space with a stage and tiered seating.There are no inns or taverns.
Assets
Rare Trade Goods (E).
Procures and sells items and materials, such as ores or textiles, that are rare to the region.Exotic Shop (E)*.
Exotic shops deal in rare, or exceedingly special item(s). They offer goods that are not locally available, or reach a level of expense, uniqueness, or expertise that exceed even that of specialty shops.Cooper (B).
Crafts wooden vessels held together with metal hoops, including barrels, buckets, etc.Tailor (B).
Makes and sells of clothing, including hats and cloaks. Also sells general items made from cloth, such as blankets, and carries out repairs and alterations of cloth goods.History
Recent History:
Wartorn. The village was occupied by military forces, and suffered damages, during wartime in the recent past.
Hardships:
Inter-Community Conflict/Violence.
- A conflict between members of the community broke out and split the village, with dire consequences.
- Outcome: Moderate Losses. The village’s losses were rough but recovery is likely, though it may be tough.
Plague.
- The community fell victim to disease.
- Outcome: Terrible Losses. The village’s losses were crushing, and incredibly difficult to recover from.
Inter-Community Conflict/Violence (2).
- A conflict between members of the community broke out and split the village, with dire consequences.
- Outcome: Heavy Losses. The village’s losses were awful, and recovery is proving difficult.
Famine / Food Shortage.
- If the village normally produces some kind of food: it did not produce. If they typically get their food from the market, they had difficulties doing so for a time.
- Outcome: Terrible Losses. The village’s losses were crushing, and incredibly difficult to recover from.
Tourism
Disposition:
Neutral. Locals are standoffish, or perhaps hard on the outside, but can be friendly if you get to know them.Events:
Love. Festivities to encourage pairing, celebrating couples and family.Architecture
Places of Worship:
Great Temple:
- An awe-inspiring structure, devoted to that which it venerates. No expense was spared in its construction. It might display such elements as stunning frescos, elaborate stained-glass scenes, and towering, gilded statues. Walking into a great temple is a rare and striking experience for those who donot live near one.
- Fervency of Local Following: Moderate. The pious are confident and unafraid to display their faith openly, but do not encroach upon the wider populous uncalled for.
Oratory:
- A modest building with seating for attendees, appointed with various items or images relating to that which the faith venerates.
- Fervency of Local Following: Subtle. Followers of the faith may be identifiable, but remain very reserved.
Geography
Environment:
Forest. The village is nestled among the trees.Natural Resources
Resources:
Herbs.
- Herbs grown in the village are used for alchemy, medicine or, simply, cooking, and are typically tended by an individual, due to their more specialized, and potentially dangerous, nature. The individual may have had some degree of medical, or arcane, training. Note: Unless the village is extremely small, it is unlikely that herbs are a village’s sole focus.
- Location: herbalist’s hut and gardens
Livestock (Labor).
- Animals are bred here to perform a particular job. These include plough and war horses, donkeys, cattle, and oxen. The breeding and raising of these animals can be a long process, so trade is likely seasonal, and the animals expensive.
- Location(s): stable or barn
Founding Date
Age: Old. The village was founded decades ago. Production has reached peak performance, with the elder members of the community being old hands at the work. There are many adults in the village who were born there.
Type
Village
Population
Population Density: Skeleton. There are only enough people here for the village to function at its most basic level.
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