Tenby

Tenby is comprised of Aurelian, Kaldera, and a few Solomarans. Though other ethnicities visit and over time more have settled here. The population skews younger than in other Dominion settlements, with many families choosing Tenby for its open space and slower pace.

Tenby is overseen by a Mayor, who is elected by local vote every ten years from among the town's most respected citizens. This person works alongside a Rotating Council of Five, composed of district representatives who change yearly. This keeps the governance more flexible and responsive to local needs. While the Dominion of Scial Gria owns the land, they largely leave Tenby to manage its own internal affairs, provided trade and taxes remain stable.

Tenby’s economy revolves around agriculture, textiles, and meat production. Its silkworm farm produces fine thread that’s shipped to larger cities like Molin and Udeche. Meatpole’s cuts are high-quality and supply not only Tenby but surrounding settlements. Smaller trades include herbal remedies from Silk Meadow and crafts from Old Tenby.

A monthly trader’s market brings in vendors from other towns, and during summer, Tenby hosts a modest Silk Festival that draws tourists interested in textiles, cuisine, and folk dancing.

Tenby's infrastructure is simple but well-maintained. Roads are gravel and dirt, eith stone paving only in North Quarter and arund major intersection in Old Tenby. A hand-pumped water system and a series of connected well-houses supply clean water across districts. Electricity and magickal lighting are limited, so this is mostly used in the hotel, some shops and processing plants in Meatpole. Horses and carts remain the dominant mode of transport, though small pedal carts are becoming more common.

The town also maintains a small healing post, a single watchtower, and a grain storehouse used communally during harsh seasons.

Old Tenby

The original heart of the town. Compact, slightly chaotic in layout, and full of personality. Homes here are close together, with personal gardens and handmade decorations. Shops range from general stores and cobblers to herbalists and secondhand booksellers. This district is full of stories and local pride.

North Quarter

More spacious and intentionally designed than Old Tenby. North Quarter is home to newer construction with two-story houses having painted shutters, iron fences, and indoor plumbing. Restaurants here lean toward experimental cuisine with imported ingredients. The Hillbrooke Hotel stands here, offering modest luxury to passing merchants or rare travelers.

Silk Meadow

Located on the edge of town where the earth is soft and nutrient-rich. Silk Meadow houses the bulk of Tenby’s agricultural activity: vegetables, grains, and herbs. The district gets its name from the native silkworm species that thrive in its unique soil. One large farm tends the silkworms for textile production, while others rotate crops for food.

Meatpole

The grittier, working district to the south. Named after the central wooden pole once used for hanging game (now a modern processing hook structure). Livestock pens, grazing fields, and processing plants form the core of this district. While it’s not the prettiest part of Tenby, it’s the economic engine, employing a large portion of the town.

Silkworm Farm: The town's signature export, producing high-quality thread.

Hillbrooke Hotel: A surprising gem offering comfort and minor luxury in a rural town.

The Smokehouse Row: Meatpole's cluster of artisanal butchers known for smoked and cured specialties.

The Silk Bell Pavilion: A small amphitheater in Silk Meadow used for seasonal festivals and local storytelling events.

Gablegrain Storage Vault: The communal granary, protected by reinforced doors and town lore.

Founded in 1850 AR as part of a Dominion-sponsored rural settlement initiative, Tenby began as a farming village. The discovery of native silkworms in the surrounding soil gave it an unexpected economic niche. When Meatpole expanded in the early 1900s AR, Tenby grew into a self-sufficient trade town.

Its growth has been slow but steady, avoiding the fate of many abandoned rural projects thanks to the town’s adaptability and close-knit governance. The town's most notable historical event was The Year of the Ash Blight (1922 AR), when a crop disease nearly starved the settlement—only to be saved by trading preserved meats and silk to neighboring towns.

Silk Bell Pavilion: Hosts dances, storytelling, and seasonal festivals.

The Stone Square in Old Tenby: The social heart of the town where announcements, trades, and performances happen.

Stitch & Sage: A beloved tailoring and herbalist shop run by a Halfling couple, said to sell luck-sewn charms.

The Quiet Hook: A Meatpole tavern frequented by workers, known for its strong cider and minimal conversation.

Tenby’s buildings are modest, built from locally sourced wood and stone, with some clay-brick structures in North Quarter. Roofs are mostly thatch or simple tile, with chimneys and porches being common features. Window shutters are typically painted in soft greens and yellows. Newer homes sometimes feature wrought iron details and slate roofing.

Decor is functional but personal—handmade wind chimes, painted signs, and garden totems are scattered throughout.

Tenby is nestled in a low valley ringed by gentle hills. The Tenby Run, a small freshwater stream, winds through Silk Meadow and is used for irrigation and silkworm bathing. The soil is loamy and ideal for farming. To the east, light forests mark the border of Dominion territory.

Tenby experiences mild summers and cold, dry winters. Spring comes late but brings strong blooms. Autumns are crisp, making harvest festivals a highlight of the year. Rainfall is steady but manageable, with flooding rare due to good land elevation and drainage.

Silkworms: Unique to this area, producing high-grade thread.

Fertile soil: Allows for year-round farming with proper rotation.

Livestock: Grazing lands to the south provide a consistent meat supply.

Medicinal Herbs: Found growing wild in Silk Meadow and cultivated in garden beds.