Backwater Bay (Settlement)

Settlement Information

Name of the Settlement: Backwater Harbor

Map Region Settlement is in: Vargrheim's Bite

Primary Point of Contact: Gin

Secondary Point of Contact: Vexing (Calico)

How many players at this time:

Fiction

The village of Backwater Harbor, nestled on the southern shore of Vargrheim's Bite, was a testament to the unyielding resilience of outlaws, thieves, and pirates. Built by slaves, as its predecessor Port Kar once was, the streets teemed with a unique energy, a palpable sense of danger and excitement that seemed to pulse through every cracked cobblestone and shadowed alleyway. The skyline was dominated by the massive wooden docks that jutted out into the bay, their honeycombed walkways lined with an array of colorful flags, each representing a different ship's flag of convenience. The air was thick with the salty tang of the sea, mingled with the acrid smoke of burning coal and the occasional whiff of spiced incense wafting over from the bazaar. Pirate ships from across the land made Backwater Harbor their base of operations, and the docks were constantly alive with activity. Today, round ships flying black flags are seen coming into port at the docks of Backwater Harbor, bringing in their plunder from neighboring cities. Pirates are seen bringing down wooden crates and chained slaves one after another. The slaves, dressed in rags and barely able to stand on their own, are led through the streets like cattle, their every movement monitored by armed guards.

Civic Law and Governance

Will your settlement be following the civic law of the area? (Note: Following civil law allows for the implied involvement in setting the law with other settlements. Ask if I need to spell this out more.)

Form of Government

What will your form of government be?

Role of Caste

Will caste be part of your settlement role-play?

Leadership Selection

How will leadership be chosen?

Election by whom:

Challenge:

Seniority:

Handling Slaves

How will you handle slaves?

• Any slave intakes will be owned by the captains of Backwater Harbor.

Are they all privately owned?

• No, they belong to Backwater Harbor.

What will happen to new player slaves?

• I will need a slaver that is well known in the dealing of slavery, till I find the right one I will be taking charge.

New Player Building Rules

What will your new player building rules be?

• Blackwater slaves will be kenneled.
• Slaves with NPC masters may have a home.

Can they build homes where they wish?

• I would prefer to have them speak with Vexing as slaves will be in charge of building.

Do they have to match a style?

• Yes

Will you be providing homes built by a specific player?

• Yes

Will you be providing foundations players can only build on?

• TBD

Shared Storage Management

Have you thought about how to manage shared storage?

• Basement will be split, part for a den of thieves and part for storage.