Willowston (Will-O-Stun)
Demographics
Willowston is a small but diverse village, with different backgrounds and ethnicities throughout. Willowston is mostly a middle-class village, with a few upper and lower-class exceptions. Some of the notable professions and industries in Willowston include:
- Beekeepers
- Florists
- Candlemakers
- Embroiderers
- Furniture Artisans
- Potters
- Tailors
- Weavers
- Whittlers
Government
The government of Willowston is run mainly by the mayor and the city council. Beneath those two positions, there is the city manager and municipal court. The mayor and the city council are elected by the residents of Willowston, and the city manager and municipal court are appointed by the mayor & council.
Defences
There are only 23 guards in Willowston, but there is almost never crime due to the small population anyways. There is no wall around the village, although the forest barrier acts as one.
Industry & Trade
Willowston thrives on its honey and floral industries, with small industries assisting it such as woodcarving. They export roughly 20,000 lbs of honey a year, and thousands of flowers. They commonly trade with other cities in Edor, especially for metallic goods.
Infrastructure
The infrastructure of Willowston is relatively well kept- the streets are clean, there is a working sewage system, and there is even a watermill. Willowston has large fields for beekeeping, especially helped by flowers near the Fae Forest. There is a natural surplus of bees, and Willowston capitalizes on that.
Districts
The village of Willowston is relatively small, so it has only four districts:
- Lotus Quarter
The Lotus Quarter of Willowston contains all of the housing for the citizens of the village- there are cottages, apartments, and large family homes throughout this area. - Lavender Plaza
The Lavender Plaza of Willowston contains most of the merchants and stores of Willowston. There are usually small stands set up along the street, and shiny displays in store windowfronts. - Jasmine Fields
The Jasmine Fields of Willowston contains lots of areas filled with flowers and bees and looks very serene and peaceful. There are rows upon rows of beehouses, and flowers line the fields. - Orchid Square
The Orchid Square of Willowston contains most of the miscellaneous or community buildings, such as educational buildings, entertainment areas, or other buildings.
Assets
The village of Willowston has a couple of dozen stores and roughly 30,000 thins in the treasury. Willowston also has large honey and floral industry and is well known for its scenery.
Guilds and Factions
There is a small Rush operation in Willowston, due to a small deposit of Lachlace near the area. There is also the merchant's guild and the Small Voices Party.
Points of interest
Some of the points of interest of Willowston include:
- Lavender Fields, a large agricultural area of beehives and flowers
- Marigold Theater, a large entertainment building
- Daffodil University, the main college of Willowston.
- The Lonely Tree, a large willow tree in the middle of the town square.
Tourism
Most people who visit Willowston do it because of its peacefulness and silent beauty, although not many tourists come here due to the lack of publicity about Willowston. The ones who do go there, however, report extreme satisfaction with the village.
Architecture
Willowston is a cosy village, and the houses share many similarities such as:
- Cedar Wood framing
- Travertine foundations
- Thatch roofs
- Large bay windows
- Exterior lights
Geography
The village of Willowston is nestled in the Forests of Denvar, along the edge of the Fae Forest and with a small freshwater creek running through it.
Climate
Willowston temperature varies greatly, with it being as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, and 80 degrees Fahrenheit in summer.
Natural Resources
Willowstons natural resources include flower fields, large access to honey, and a small deposit of Lachlace.
Founding Date
26142
Type
Village
Population
2,400
Inhabitant Demonym
Willowstans
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