Willowshade - Town
Willowshade is a young agricultural settlement within The Serenity Barony, developed from reclaimed frontier land once plagued by banditry. Purchased and established under Edward Willowshade, the village grew secure only after the hired intervention of The Master and Aliza Everguard (The Cat), whose elimination of local raiders opened the way for farming families to take root.
The hamlet is located just west of The Oak Trade Road.
Demographics
The Willowshade homestead hosts a very small frontier population, primarily composed of the Edward Willowshade's household and a handful of labourers and watchkeepers. This site represents the early nucleus of settlement in the region rather than the full village itself.
Total population: ~10–15 individuals
Primary group: Landed family and sworn retainers
Composition:
• 1 noble household
• 2–3 household servants and retainers
• 3–5 farm labourers and watchmen
• Occasional hired hands or messengers (seasonal)
The population here is Alderian by majority, reflecting its role as the administrative foothold of Sir Edward Willowshade in the reclaimed territory. Labourers and retainers are typically drawn from loyal rural stock or hired from nearby barony lands.
Government
Sir Edward exercises direct authority within the homestead and its immediate farmlands, but cooperates with independent farmers and settlers through negotiated agreements rather than imposing serfdom. Decision-making therefore blends feudal prerogative with informal consultation, particularly with established agricultural households and labour leaders.
Founding Date
Era of Enchantment
Founders
Population
12
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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