Karovich
"On the coast of the great ancient lake, R'lyeh is a settlement, known to have always been. Over Ages past Elves, Dwarfs, Dragonborn and now humans have made It their home although with its long history of fishing the Lake only held fish when St. Wigbert praised Eyia to feed the people devoted to her." - Cardinal Anton., of Galedion
Demographics
Karovich is a healthy mix of human, gnome and elf, with half elves naturally occurring between mixed parents.
The majority of the populace is working class made up of fishermen and hard labourers. The middle class is small but made possible with the Hawkins family investment, although since the fog rolled in the middle class of business owners has collapsed.
The majority of the populace is working class made up of fishermen and hard labourers. The middle class is small but made possible with the Hawkins family investment, although since the fog rolled in the middle class of business owners has collapsed.
Government
Council
Karovich is ruled by an appointed mayor who appoints a council of administrators, normally referred to as the town council. The town council has 4 members with the mayor acting as a tie-breaker when passing new legislation. The current Mayor is Krantz Gavlok, with his council members Dr Thomas Fuller, Guard Captain Ethan Bradley, Paelias Lethias, & Jerimiah Jamison. The Council has official power, however, the Hawkins family has the real power of the people behind them. They have single-handedly purchased over half the businesses in Karovich, including every fishing vessel, dock, and warehouse. As well as the businesses the Hawkins family pays the Mer Guard, a force of 300 men-at-arms who keep the peace and have in the past acted as the Hawkins family's muscle.The Mer Guard
The Mer Guard is a force of 300 men-at-arms who patrol the town keeping the peace. As the Hawkins family pays their wages they are fiercely loyal to the family, willing to do "off the record" duties. The guard is armed with halberds, maces and shields crafted by the hammer and forge, as well as thick breastplates with the Hawkins family crest emblazed on it. The Mer Guard has three ranks, at the top is Guard Captain, who is responsible for organising the entire force and have the most contact with the Hawkins family. There are 9 Lieutenants within the guard each responsible for between 25 to 35 guardsmen. The lowest rank is a Guardsmen who are the meat of the force and report to their assigned lieutenants.Defences
The Hawkins manor is the greatest symbol of power in the Town, large walls surround the mansion, however, a fortress Is more appropriate. The Mansion Its self has been built using the local forest trees and had large stone turrets built into the structure. Large Gates with Fleur De Lis decor, clearly designed to act as the towns keep should any attacker Invade. As well as the Hawkins mansion the town is surrounded by a locally sourced oak palisade.
Infrastructure
Several smelters process gold ore all of which are currently shut down with the mine closed.
Docks house a small fleet of fishing vessels, and warehouses store the vast amount of fish that the fishermen used to catch.
Docks house a small fleet of fishing vessels, and warehouses store the vast amount of fish that the fishermen used to catch.
Assets
Karovich has grown In Its past and as a result It has become the biggest trade hub within the Forest, and as such most Goods and services reside In the town all with long histories and all Intertwined with the Hawkins Families' rise to power.
The Hammer and Forge - A greatly accomplished family of blacksmiths who were bound together under the leadership of the Hawkins family, the smiths have a proud tradition of aiding the town's businesses with farming equipment, fishing gear, boat maintenance and even have decent weaponsmiths who supply arms to the local guard and the nights watch who patrol the forest roads keeping them safe. In recent years, most of these have been killed or gone missing and only George re-mains.
Ox'n'feather - A Simple store that sold hunting supplies aimed mainly at wolves and the like, run by the elderly gnome Jerry who brings a certain creative flair to his work.
Karovich General Store - Before the Hawkins family take over there were several stores In the town, but With the aid of the Hawkins', the Wilkams beat all their competition and opened a brand new store on the eastern side of town. Current-ly owned by Vilkov Wilkam a frail man.
The Rat and Toad - The Largest Inn In the town which has no claim to fame other than avoiding the claws of the Hawkins Family, though many attempts from the family have failed they still attempt to acquire the property to this day. founded and still currently owned by the Eleven Man, Paelias Lethias.
Karovich Institutional Apothecary - This Is the headquarters for the great Dr Thomas Fuller a Gnomish Intelligent man, visiting his Institute he will have a variety of aids and cures but all are spiked with a green serum made from the Aboleth flesh. should any potions or cures be purchased the drinker has a psychic link with the Aboleth.
Temple to Eyia - The Abbot Is the custodian of the temple, no one knows who he Is or his real name but he has been In ages past a pillar of the community helping those In need. Lately, though the Abbot has been reserved since he attempted to heal one of the children In Karovich by purging the disease from his system and In doing so smote the young lad.
History
The town of Karovich Is well known In the woods were It resides. People are well known for hunting In the forests, protecting the roads of Barovich and of course their most famous trade; Fishing. The Town grew when the wealthy Hawkins Family moved in following the mass exodus of the mountain folk when the Goliaths Invaded the Red Ridge Mountains. Hawkins Ancestors purchased a fishing boat and within ten years they had grown into a prosperous business. The Hawkins family left their mark on the town for generations still to come with the Hawkins Mansion. The Mansion Its Self Is a veritable fortress with 30 feet walls surrounding the estate, several towers are built into the mansion. The Hawkins Built It to be a symbol of power for the family, and now In It remains the keep of the town, where Its rulers’ dwell. Karovich Is only ruled by the Hawkins due to their Influence on the fisherman, owning all boats and renting them out to the Fishermen for a fee. from this seat of power, they pay the guards and many other services leading to the town growing so rapidly.
Natural Resources
The town has access to an unnatural source of fish via Lake R'lyeh; sourcing them tons of mackerel, bass and cod. The nearby gold mine. Rovina Mine supplies gold for processing and trade.
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