Scarbor
Scarbor is a small, remote, seaside town and research outpost, located on the southern tip of the Gaiafótr region of Atlan.
Scarbor was settled in 1871 AF by a group of scientists and researchers, founders of the Scarbor Research Centre, with the goal to study the unique environment and ecosystem of Atlan. It was founded as a neutral location, free from any government oversight, with it's members coming from all across Exorsia, united in the goal of scientific study. The researchers set up the only safe harbour of Atlan, allowing ships to make port, as well as allowing for safer travel and trade, but only during the summer months, when the sea isn't frozen over.
While originally Scarbor was only populated by scientists and researchers, as the years went on, more and more travellers began to make their way to Scarbor, settling a small village near the harbour. While it's population was primarily comprised of those who had fled their homes, usually criminals on the run from the law, the remote location of Scarbor, as well as it's scarce resources, heavily incentivised cooperation and community, preventing the lawless town for succumbing to crime, enforcing collaboration for the sake of survival.
In the current day, the town has a strong community free from any nation's laws, and while it's population are tough, grizzled, and wary of outsiders, they are also be incredibly friendly and accommodating, welcoming to those who are looking to start their lives anew, but at the same time, they refuse to tolerate selfishness or cruelty, expelling those who put themselves before others to certain death on the icy tundra.
Government
Scarbor has no official government, the Scarbor Research Centre keeps largely to itself, and the town is communally governed by it's population who support and make decisions as a unit.
Defence
Scarbor is defended by its population of hunters and gruff fighters. While the Scarbor Research Centre is defended by a team of heavily armed, hired security.
Commerce
The people of Scarbor trade in unique and exotic wares, those found only on Atlan, such as animal hides and tusks, which are shipped south to the rest of Exorsia, in exchange for food and other supplies. The people of Scarbor also trade with the local Elnur tribes.
Geography
Scarbor is a small town located on the southern shores of Gaiafótr, Atlan, near a small harbour, at which floats traveling trade ships and local fishing vessels during the summer, but is barren and frozen over during the winter, with the fishing vessels dragged to shore.
The town itself is closely packed and of simple make, with the majority on buildings being made from wood. The town is also surrounded by a wall made from uniform, spiked tree logs.
Positioned to the east of the town is the Scarbor Research Centre, a large, stone facility with a tall, lighthouse protruding from it's top, standing out from the rest of Scarbor.
Notable Locations
Scarbor Research Centre
A research facility researching the environment and ecosystem of Atlan. The centre is unaligned and is occupied by scientists and researchers from all over Exorsia.
Appearance: The research centre is located to the east of Scarbor town, it is a large, stone facility with a tall lighthouse protruding from it's top.
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