Raven Nest
In the deep swamps of Fadiro Forest lies a little village called Raven Nest. A village famous for being in the land of witches and beings of Mala. But also known for being a hutspot for bounty hunters and witch hunters.
Raven nest is a village that isn't under any government, but just under the rule of the people under it. Though mostly occupied by the castronian people, the village is far from under Castroba law.
Demographics
As it is not under the control of any kingdom or empire, you will find nearly all of the different races within Raven nest. From gnomes to taurens. Though there are by far most castronians. As bounty hunting and witch hunting is mostly illegal in Castroba, many castronians who wish for this way of life, will travel to Raven nest.
Government
Raven nest is known for having no official government. It is mostly known for being an outlaw village. But if you ask the locals who the leader of the village is, they will nearly always say the innkeeper. This is due to the fact that it is in the inn of Raven nest, ‘The Black Feather Inn’, is also where the jobs and the rewards are given.
Defences
There are no walls, no defensive ballistas or no oil traps. None of these kinds of defense have been put up, even though the village is located in one of the world's most dangerous locations. The way Raven Nest have managed to stay going, is due to the fact that nearly all the inhabitants are trained and great warriors, due to nearly all of them being either a bounty hunter, or a witch hunter
Industry & Trade
Raven Nest has no real trades with any other region. The way Raven Nest survives is by knowing the area. Most people in the village are either bounty hunters or witch hunters, and live by going out hunting. When these people go out hunting, they collect a lot of things from the forest, which they can sell off in the village. This can be eatable mushrooms, nuts, fruits, meats or other kinds of food. When they complete these contracts they go back to the inn of Raven Nest, where they get paid for the work. The money for the work is given by the innkeeper, who got it from the person who made the contract in the first place.
Infrastructure
Raven Nest is an old town, made of old swampy woods found around its location. Many buildings are old and run down. The streets are just dirt roads, no real stone roads. Nearly all the houses are made nearly completely by wood, from the floors to the roof. And no houses will be found with glass in the windows.
Districts
There are three main districts in Raven Nest. There are the areas to the west where those who live in Raven Nest have their houses. To the east lies the area for storage. An area heavily guarded by bounty- and witch hunters being paid by the innkeeper. And in the center lies the market place. In the market place there are a few small stalls, surrounding the big inn. The inn of Raven Nest is a big house, with room for nearly 70 people. On one end of the big room that is the inn is the famous contract wall. Where all the bounty- and witch hunters get their contracts. This area is also the biggest meeting place for the people of Raven Nest.
On the other side of the room are the tables and chairs for those who just come for the drinks. And in the middle of these two parts is the counter. Against the wall, where the big innkeeper keeps an eye on his mighty tavern. Here he nearly controls the village.
Assets
There are 4 main assets in Raven Nest.
The holy temple where hunters come to get the blessing of their god, to grant them the moral for their hunt. Or to ask for forgiveness after their deeds during the hunt.
The black smith, who fixes and makes new weapons for the hunters of the village.
The magic store, run by the old alchemyst of the village. A store where the hunters can come to get potions and poisons for their hunts. Where they can get powerful magic to strengthen their weapons. Or what other magical benefits they wish.
And the last and most known, is the tavern. The place where the hunters get their contracts. The place where all people come to get their money, their food, their drinks and their work.
History
Fadiro forest has always been known for the danger living between its trees. It is one of the few places not run by a big kingdom, empire or something else. This is mostly due to the fact that there are so many mig and dangerous monsters in the swamps and forests of Fadiro that anything anyone ever tried to start, would quickly get destroyed.
But as all normal folks died shortly after stepping foot inside of this forest, witches trived in there. Around the swamps and trees many old huts and cabins built by witches still lay. One witch was known as the ‘Raven Witch’. A name she got due to her having a suspiciously smart raven, always sitting on her shoulder. This witch had everything needed to survive in the forests and swamps of Fadiro.
But just as the trees called for witches, so did it call for witch hunters. People who had sworn to rid the world of the dark magic the witches used. And one group of these witch hunters came hunting this famous raven witch. A small group called the ‘Harverki Hunter’ who had tracked the raven witch for months before finally finding her hut. Even though the witch was strong, the group where stronger, and in the end the witches skeleton came to lay underground. But as the witch fell to the ground, her raven flew to the sky. And it started following the group, stalking them no matter where they went.
Though the group had finally finished their mission of many months, their joy was quickly cut short. None of them knew the way out of the swamps. They were stuck in a land of death and gore. But instead of laying down, and letting the ground eat them. They started surviving. First off of the things they found inside the witches old hut. From these things they figured what they could gather in the forest themself. They started building shelters and housing. But as all before them trying to build, monsters came. But as the group was a witch hunting group, they managed to fight them off. Only rarely losing a life.
As they built up their housing, they started hunting for witches around the woods, for this was truly their real calling. From the witches that they killed, they got new loot and equipment, new knowledge of the land in which they lived, but they also started getting fame even outside the forest. Many other witch hunters who came into the forest looking for a target, would find the witch hut empty for all but rotting carcasses on the floor. Some of these witch hunters who came to already dead targets, would become so intrigued to know who did this. And when they finally found out, they often joined their little clan.
After a few years of this, they finally had a small village. And yes they had found the way out many years ago, but they saw what impact, what glory this settlement gave them. Around the world many witch hunters were hunted by the law, but here no one came to capture them. And those who did, would end up on a fire.
This village came to be called ‘Raven Nest’. In memory of the origin of the place. And to this day, Raven nest still stands as the oldest village in Fadiro. And around the village, the old raven is still believed to stalk those who live within the village. From around the world many bounty hunters and witch hunters come to live their dream. To hunt and earn their living within blood.
Geography
The village of Raven Nest, is located in the east part of Fadiro. In the middle of the swamps. Around 330km east for the Golden Mountains border, and around 290km north of Gnobia.
Founding Date
Year 8692
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