Serpentis Family/ Abilotiel - In Far East
Abilotiel is primarily swampland at the end of the Ossaet Peninsula. Most of the shoreline is high rocky cliffs overlooking crashing waves and powerful surf. There are, however, some calm stoney beaches on the south end of the eastern shore.
Villages and People
The government buildings are located in a small town named Lower Abilot. The traditional Baron's Manor is located a few kilometers away in Upper Abilot, though some Barons have in the past chosen to build their own estates elsewhere in the region. The people are traditionally rustic and devoted to the local God. They have been historically divided into three castes: fishermen, farmers and yak herders. Throughout history the three classes have managed to maintain their unique traditions.
The fishermen claimed the coasts and built their stilts houses in the swamplands near the eastern shores. Influenced by the maritime culture, they have always been recognized by their shell necklaces and a freedom inspired by the wild sea.
Swamp Economy
The economy of Abilotiel revolves mainly around the Swamp Yak, which is used for milk, fur, meat, horn and other less normal uses. Regardless of the use, Swamp Yak is a great commodity and mostly only used by the nobility. It is usually a great honor to be given a Swamp Yak as a gift, particularly one from the Baron's private herd, however, some nobles do not find yaks to be favorable. Other economic powers are the fishing industry and the swamp-muck industry (swamp muck has a unique hardening quality when taken away from water. It can be used quite effectively as a sealer for construction).
Many local farmers drained the swamplands to establish highly productive fields for planting onions, carrots, potatoes and cabbage. The fame of this rich productivity is represented in a traditional stew that brings together all these vegetables and a variety of fish, served with bread providing the main diet of the common people.
Religion
The most prevalent organized religion here at last estimate was Adgharhinism, which has a medium temple on the northernmost point primarily to the glory of the Adgharhin god Omorthion. The temple is the only temple built by nobility to ever stand in the region.
Gregor Eyolf Serpentis
