Ecsetuah

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The fourth most populous region of Arcachon, the Dark Isle, Ecsetuah is a rural, coastal land consisting of seventeen villages situated on an even mix of watered coastal plains and inland coniferous forest. It is close to Ohnar West on the mainland, and several of it's harbors serve as transshipment points for trade and travel across the Arcachon Channel.

Economy

Ecsetuah, as a rural region, lacks the wealth and luster of towns or cities, and is populated mostly by uneducated peasants. As such, it's economy relies primarily on resource gathering.

Food is the main export, from farming, livestock or fishing. Other resources include gold, logs, limestone, granite, iron and copper; pearls are sometimes harvested and at least one village is known to grow a crop of opium.

Manufactured goods, along the lines of wooden barrels, boats, sails and ships, are found on the coast while lumber is produced further inland. As with most regions in the world, ale is commonly brewed and the locals strongly believe theirs is of the highest quality.

Religion

As a Theocracy, religion plays a large role in the lives of the people, and Ecsetuah is no exception. With a largely common, rural populace, Adaghar is less worshipped than Omorthion, while the other deities of the Adgharhin Way are acknowledged but rarely popular.

While shrines to various deities - including, it is rumored, some of the older Gods of pre-historical Arcachon - are found everywhere, the primary religious building is a Temple of Adaghar, located in the midst of the northwestern forest, where the Deletuah Monastary used to be before it fell into disrepair. This Temple was constructed by Elerik Taim in an effort to spread the Adgharhinist faith.

Military

Ecsetuah is home to the Burning Sword Khalkar, infantry who are equipped with a long spear and a broadsword or hand-and-a-half, but only lightly armored with no shield and leather caps and jerkins, in the tradition of the Swords of Adaghar. All told, about 110 men at any time are garrisoned in the County, most of them doing bi-monthly training and guard duty at the fort of Ecset Hill as part of service obligation to their lord.

The Khalkar Hawkeyes are raised from the rangers of the northern forest. While generally poorly armed, they are masters of defensive fighting.

Villages

The following information was gathered in the First Census, initiated by the bailiff of Count Elerik Taim shortly after his appointment to the region.

Ecset Hill

Ecset Hill is the County Manor, seat of local government and one of the most defensible of locations within the region. The pallisade fort is described as having four 25 foot tall towers and 15 foot wooden wall with crenellations for archer fire. The stark black banner of House Dodger flies above the humble battlements.

The Hill is situated at a central crossroads where trade routes from Mnalor to the north and Soniel to the east interesect. It's home to the most talented smiths of the region, who produce the namesake swords of the Burning Sword Khalkar as well as strong iron nails to ship south to the coastal villages for use in barrels and seagoing ships.

• Population: 480
• Gold: 14 coins per tax
• Food: 10 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 866
• Fowl: 700

Rrawl

This village is home of many farmers and brewsters, some whom of the latter are known throughout the realm for their ale and beer. Located on the plain, it is home to the most heads of livestock; cattle and goats.

• Population: 440
• Gold: 10 coins per tax
• Food: 17 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 900
• Fowl: 650

Lake Ganlor

Located on a small lake, Ganlor village is home to the region's only gold mine. Lake Ganlor is noted for the large number of ducks and geese, and ice fishing in the cold seasons.

• Population: 430
• Gold: 30 coins per tax
• Food: 8 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 330
• Fowl: 725

Itiel

Isolated in the northern forests, Itiel is the smallest and one of the poorest village in Ecsetuah. It's home to a hardy, xenophobic crowd of loggers and pig farmers. The logs are exported, but are less well received than from other villages, due to the difficulty of the passage through the dense pines. It is within two hours foot journey to Deletuah Monastary, however, and the two groups are known to interact for economic purposes.

• Population: 395
• Gold: 4 coins per tax
• Food: 9 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 770
• Fowl: 680

Ssohn River

The small river of Ssohn runs straight south through Ecsetuah, but it's many waterfalls and rocky rapids prevent it from being a practical means of transportation. Only one village is situated on it's shores, and it takes its name from the river itself. Trout and eel are fished from its waters. The village is located on the edge of the northern forests and it's population regularly harvest logs to make lumber.

• Population: 460
• Gold: 10 coins per tax
• Food: 12 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 390
• Fowl: 695

Mnozh

The northernmost population center in Ecsetuah, Mnozh village is a large logging camp noted for its copper mine.

• Population: 410
• Gold: 14 coins per tax
• Food: 19 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 350
• Fowl: 705

Tarerl

Tarerl is the largest village in the region, and is home to one of the largest limestone quarries in the realm. Noblemen are fond of the excellent pheasant hunting in this area.

• Population: 506
• Gold: 16 coins per tax
• Food: 20 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 675
• Fowl: 618

Mnati

Another limestone-rich area, Mnati miners also dig for granite used in the Fortress of Enlod and other stone constructions, and at the notable iron mine. The farmers, usual for this region, grow potatoes and some are known to produce a strong vodka. Mnati is one of the most lawless of villages, due perhaps to the high alcohol consumption and the rough-living crowd.

• Population: 430
• Gold: 17 coins per tax
• Food: 13 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 380
• Fowl: 660

Rrael

This easternmost village is home to more cows than people; the standard wheat farms on this plain are also accompanied by the odd opium crop, which is used locally as well as exported.

• Population: 420
• Gold: 14 coins per tax
• Food: 18 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 620
• Fowl: 688

Tomlet

South of Rrael lies Tomlet, a fishing village. As is normal with hamlets in this part of the world, there are few dairy or meat animals such as goats, pigs or cows; instead, the population is accustomed to shore, small boat and ship fishing.

• Population: 406
• Gold: 7 coins per tax
• Food: 14 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 12
• Fowl: 712

Icselet

This small hamlet is unremarkable in most respects, with the sole exception of being one of the three poorest villages in the region.

• Population: 416
• Gold: 4 coins per tax
• Food: 16 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 10
• Fowl: 714

Pael

Another common fishing village, this has the dubious honor of being the poorest village in the region.

• Population: 435
• Gold: 2 coins per tax
• Food: 15 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 4
• Fowl: 706

Nber Port

Nber Port grew in the center of a medium-sized, natural harbor which can and does shelter even large, ocean-going ships. It is frequently visited by travellers and traders coming from or going to Nbasah on the mainland, who pay a fee to use the three large piers at the docks.

• Population: 445
• Gold: 22 coins per tax
• Food: 12 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 15
• Fowl: 675

Tweth

A fishing village.

• Population: 465
• Gold: 6 coins per tax
• Food: 11 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 22
• Fowl: 648

Cuamn Point

Cuamn Point is a village situated on the southernmost tip of Arcachon. It's fishers prefer medium to long voyages in the channel and even out to the Northen Ocean to hunt sharks: sea turtles, every few years, make their nests on the beaches in the hundreds or thousands, and are harvested at this time for the tender delicacy of their meat.

• Population: 440
• Gold: 20 coins per tax
• Food: 11 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 16
• Fowl: 610

Rralor Cove

On the southwestern-most border of Mnalor, Rralor Cove is a cold hamlet with a shallow, dangerous reef. Inhospitable to ship landings, the location does make for good clam and lobster fishing, and occasionally pearls are found and harvested.

• Population: 480
• Gold: 12 coins per tax
• Food: 10 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: None
• Fowl: 590

Lienlet

The largest of the fishing villages in Ecsetuah, and home to the most skilled of the coopers, sailmakers and shipwrights in the region. Along with the usual assorted fish in the channel, bass and shrimp are often found in the catches.

• Population: 483
• Gold: 16 coins per tax
• Food: 26 bushels per harvest
• Dairy/Meat Livestock: 8
• Fowl: 367