Northmount
Northmount supplies the Diminishing Realms with the widest varieties of deciduous stone fruit trees. Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the north-eastern corner of the Realms, Northmount stands amidst fields of apricot, nectarine and peach trees. A humble town filled with farmers and craftsmen trained in the creation agricultural tools, the townspeople await their shipments of gold and grains in exchange for their nutritious fruits.
Geography
Northmount has access to the River Torrin that runs through the centre of town. It allows a supply of fresh water for the townspeople and the sweet fruits that they harvest. Settled between two hills, the town of Northmount has its buildings set into the sides of the hills around the existing trees and plant life. The design is intended to maintain the natural layout of the area as much as possible, with the least amount of disruption.
Fauna & Flora
FLORA
The fruit trees are deciduous stone fruit trees. There are three main types in Northmount: apricots, nectarines and peaches. These stone fruits are self-fertilising and deciduous trees do not require much maintenance.These trees need a decent amount of space around them, so they are planted amongst smaller shrubs and canopy plants amongst the forest, or in relatively open spaces. As The Diminishing Realms is a cloud forest, the other surrounding flora is mostly canopy plants and tall, old trees.
FAUNA
The area is littered with bright and colourful bugs, birds and reptiles. Many of the townspeople feed the local birds and have amassed a group of colourful, domesticated birds. An example of the birds that can be found: toucans, nectar-eating lorikeets, warblers and sylphs. There are a wide array of snakes, lizards and salamanders hidden amongst the different levels of the canopy. Due to the relatively active population of Northmount, many of the smaller mammals are scared away except for a few monkeys that come to the townspeople for food.
Natural Resources
Despite the fruit trees that were brought when Northmount was established, the wood from the trees surrounding the village is sturdy and effective for building, but isn't utilised by the townspeople. A wide variety of preservatives is used to create different products from the fruits. The water that comes from the river is incredibly clean.
Type
Forest, Cloud / Water (Subtropical)
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