Owlburn
Demographics
Human (91%), Dwarf (3%), Half-Elf (2%), Half-Orc (1%), Dragonborn (1%), Tiefling (1%), Halfling (<1%), Gnome (<1%), Tabaxi (<1%)
Government
Owlburn is under the rule of the Baron Direton and is taxed as such. The village is just outside of the Capital of Trinata, and falls under the protection of the Holy Trynnien Empire.
Defences
The village is surrounded by sandbags. A militia of 23 can be mustered in case of attack but is a short trip from Trinata where a larger army is stationed.
Industry & Trade
Owlburn is a farming village responsible for providing grains and produce to Trinata. They are mostly self-sufficient and require little imports expect on special occasion.
Infrastructure
The simple farming village has access to irrigation of their fields and a single windmill to grind grains.
Assets
- Tavern: The Balanced Doe
- Blacksmith: The Mith Red
- General Store: The Sandy Outlet
- Church: Church of Requia the Grovewarden
Guilds and Factions
The Trynnien Farmer's Union hosts its annual meetings in Owlburn where they negotiate pricing and trade deals for the upcoming calendar year.
History
Owlburn was founded before the Holy Trynnien Empire rose to its current station. Still a farming village the town earned its name when a barn owl knocked over a lantern burning down the old town hall.
Points of interest
- The Bell Tower - Still standing from the town hall fire the Bell Tower chimes once at 8 in the evening every 5 days and no one quite knows why.
Architecture
The village is constructed of free-standing farmhouses made of straw and wooden supports.
The blacksmiths shop is built of brick and stone with a shingled roof made of gray stone.
Geography
The flat coastal plains make up the surrounding of Owlburn. Flanked on the southeast by the hill of Nalar's Crest the hills slope down into the farmland bringing ample runoff and rain to the irrigated fields. To the west lies the Prismatic Woodlands, and to the north the waters of Grace's Harbor.
Natural Resources
Owlburn provides, simple grains, produce and lumber from the woodland to the large city of Trinata.
Founding Date
Year 86 of the Age of Darkness
Founders
Type
Village
Population
287, Size: 9 acres
Inhabitant Demonym
Owlbrins
Location under
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