Secluded Town of Greensward

I think the people of Greensward would be happy to know that there's not much to tell of them.

— Zendal, Tailor

Overview

An out of the way town by all accounts. The people of Greensward prefer to live quiet lives. They appear to have succeeded as there is little to tell of this town. Any who come to this out-of-the-way town do so to live out their days in peace and quiet. The days are often spent growing things, helping out the animals, generally anything for the continued health of the valley. The people of Greensward are aware that this kind of lifestyle may not last forever, especially if a new Unified Empire in the vein of The Ancient Order were to arise, but they will try nonetheless.

Location

Greensward is located in Private Valley, located on the Continental Island of Dammerung, Quassus Continent. This secluded valley is uniquely suited to the purposes of the people of Greensward. It has ponds where a variety of fish can be found. There are three forests each with their own unique set of wildlife and other resources. The tall mountains nearby also provide a source of stone and metals, though the people of Greensward have yet to engage in any deep mining activity. If any deep ore is to be had, it is done by a brave (or stupid) few who venture (cautiously, hopefully) into the ancient mines.
Any flat piece of land is irrigated and used for farming. A lot of spaces are also used for gardening, a common Greensward pastime.

Nothing goes to waste there from what I've heard.

— Marda Seafoot, Fisherman

Self Sufficiency

Part of the philosophy of Greensward is one of self-sufficiency. The town has largely achieved this through renouncing many luxuries. From great and elaborate construction projects, exotic foods, needless prestidigitation, and elaborate clothing. Food is to be had through honest farming and fishing, and the clothes are made from various kinds of fibers found throughout the valley. Most of all, the town does not leave waste lying around. Everything has some purpose, and if something doesn't the people of Greensward will find a use sooner or later. And if it can be recycled, it is. It is not an easy life, but this self-sufficiency is important to the inhabitants of Greensward because it can reduce the chance of unwanted trouble.
Perhaps it should be noted that another part of the Greensward ideal of self-sufficiency is self defense. Whenever trouble does find the town it usually doesn't remain troubling for long.

Symbiosis with the Land

The buildings of Greensward are made of materials that can be found within Private Valley. Most buildings in the town are low lying and built right into the many hills of the valley. The roofs of many houses in Private Valley are utilized for growing small gardens of shallow-rooted plants.

Type

Town

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Magic Shield

Like any other settlement in Awldor, The Secluded Town of Greensward has its own magic shield as a defense against a random Magic Storms and a deterrent against Magic Fields.
The shield is only active when it needs to be, which luckily hasn't been often in the Private Valley. No one is sure if this will remain the case though.

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Note(s) from the Archivists:

I kinda want to go there. - Archivist Enna