Locksway
In Eastern Carrak, where the coastline turns from beaches to jagged cliffs, the small town of Locksway exists in a break in the cliffs. Primarily a fishing town, it is busiest in the early hours of the morning as the ships leave and return with their catch. While the lower areas of the town are dominated by the docks and the fish trade, as the town spreads up towards the tops of the cliffs, it has a few more generic businesses like taverns, bookstores, and general supplies.
The people of Locksway are, like most of Carrak, tended towards Xenophopic attitudes and insular desires, although there a number of exceptions. Locksway is also home to a number of merchants, who use it as a home away from the bustle of nearby Gillem. Perhaps the most prominent of these is Thadeus Gruntfuttock Esq, a notable land developer.
Demographics
Like most of Carrak, Locksway is predominantly Human and Dwarven.
Government
Locksway is governed under the auspices of the Lord Mayor's office of Gillem, and a representative of the office keeps a small office in the town to ensure that Gillem's law's are observed here.
Defences
Locksway is un-walled and largely undefended. It has a small contingent of town watch, who mainly patrol the docks. The merchant estates usually hire a handful of mercenaries for protection.
Industry & Trade
The major industry of Locksway is Fish. Raw fish are transported to nearby Gillem, or taken to local smokehouses where they are preserved for long distance travel.
Infrastructure
Locksway lacks a true sewage system, although the estates of some merchants have their own micro sewers. There are a number of paved roads on major thoroughfares, and a well established set of docks that are built with fishing traffic in mind, although small merchant vessels can dock with ease. There is also a small shipyard that specialises in fishing vessels.
Guilds and Factions
The merchants that choose to call Locksway home choose not to pay much attention to the actual goings on in the town, although it appears that the developer, Thadeus Gruntfuttock, has taken an interest in improving the local area.
History
Not much has changed in Locksway since it's founding, aside from the town growing and bringing in more fish.
Architecture
Like Gillem, the architecture of Locksway is contrasted to that of most of Carrak. Instead of simple wooden buildings with thatched roofs, the people of Locksway prefer the traditional Gillem styling of white plaster walls with red tile roofs.
Geography
Locksway is nestled in a dip in the cliffs, giving it direct access to the sea. A small stream trickles through the village from the dull green hills and woods that surround the town to the north.
Natural Resources
Locksway is situated near large fishing grounds, and could, if the people wished to, exploit nearby woodlands for decent timber.
Founding Date
2770
Type
Town
Population
1,201
Inhabitant Demonym
Carrakian
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Ruling/Owning Rank
Owning Organization
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