Andover
Andover is a small village that primarily acts as a port and trade depot for travelers. It is located on the Northern coast of Galvyn near the Gulf of Ream. The settlement was created during the Steel Era, before the creation of Ion caused an influx of traffic through Andover, as it was a convenient for merchants to conduct transactions.
Demographics
The population is primarily human with a small minority of Dreg, most taking up farming or small goods trading for subsistence. All citizens live on relatively the same amount of income therefore creating a classless society.
Government
Andover has no government and all decisions are made via direct democracy. The citizens all come together once a week to address grievances, make comments, or decide if a vote needs to take place in the near future. The majority of citizens are in agreement that they do not wish to replace their direct voting with a representative government.
Defences
While Andover has no official military or police force, the majority of it's citizens carry various styles of self defense weapons on themselves. This includes Miner's Self Defense Pistol, Dagger, Ion Boltcaster, or other small weapons. Andover has not seen much hostility besides small raid parties from time to time. Walls line the city on the western side that leads out to the shore, on the north end along the cliffside that stretches across the settlement, on the east where the primary bulk of civilians live, and on the south side of Andover separating the village from the Meandering Forest. The walls are built with a simple but effective form of brick that can withstand most small and medium arms weaponry.
Industry & Trade
Andover primarily relies on trade and farming for it's major industries. Resources are plentiful around the village while new and familiar merchants arrive at the settlement daily. Most traders deal with small goods, weapons and supplies. A small market for alcoholic beverages and drugs exist, though all trading is done at the local canteen as the majority of citizens either do not supply such items or are not interested in pursuing it.
Guilds and Factions
Most civilians that reside in Andover belong or sympathize with the Anarcho Faction . Given the isolation from surrounding factions, they live with very little outside influence. Recent polling shows that 87% of citizens are satisfied with the faction's presence in the village and have no motivation to change or overthrow them. While the faction is militant in nature, given the high level of peace the village experiences, the Anarchists have no motive to agitate local relations.
Geography
Andover is located right off the ocean to the south of the Gulf of Ream. The village is stationed on a small cliffside approximately 30 ft. above the shore. To the south of the village is the Meandering Forest which stretches the whole length of the settlement to the west and connects with the gulf. While there are pathways through the forest to nearby towns and cities, they are seldom used.
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