Bahtgurken
Bahtgurken is a town in Stolm Nelsbaht organized around communal labor and the shared practice of preservation. Fermentation yards, brining houses and verdant gardens are shared spaces, and the sharp, sour-sweet scent of pickled vegetables hangs constantly in the air. To its residents, fermentation is more than an industry: it is proof that patience, care, and collective effort can turn abundance into survival without hierarchy.
Government
Bahtgurken is governed through open assemblies and rotating councils drawn from its various collectives. Decisions are made publicly, often after long discussion, and leadership positions are temporary, tied to specific responsibilities rather than status.
History
Bahtgurken began as a modest agricultural settlement that learned early the value of preservation in an unpredictable coastal climate. Over generations, individual households gradually merged their efforts, sharing tools, space, and knowledge until communal practice became the norm rather than the exception.
Points of interest
The Brine Yard
A sprawling open courtyard filled with massive fermentation vats, drying racks, and herb tables. Work here never truly stops.
The Cold Stores
Thick-walled preservation cellars built partially below ground, carefully regulated for temperature and humidity.
Notable Residents
Ansel Fen
A widely trusted fermentation master known for mediating disputes through quiet demonstration rather than argument. Ansel believes most conflicts can be resolved by letting a process finish.
Lida Virek
A sanitation coordinator responsible for enforcing hygiene protocols across the town, her approval is essential for any new initiative.
Halvik Serast
A liaison who coordinates trade and transport with Nelskrol and Ubblesfellen. Halvik is practical, blunt, and deeply protective of Bahtgurken’s autonomy.
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