Settlements and Sites of the Four City-States #297
October 25th, 2023
Number: 297
Name: Deep Dive on a Site of Interest: Skyfall – Part 3
Location: Eastern coast of the City-State of Taodeas along the Sea of Hethichol
Population (approx.): 151 (Felka Cove)
Brief: Shock! The word described the many reactions to the appearance of Nemes Munugath in the doorway of the Greathouse of the settlement. Everyone had heard tales of humanoids living in the waters of Aenwyld but never in living memory had such a being been seen in Felka Cove or anywhere else nearby for that matter. Many made the sign of the wave, whether it be for Vai to protect them or that Vai had blessed them with a messenger or both. Once their mayor calmed everyone present, the crowd grew rapidly to include everyone in Felka Cover who could walk, the stranger told his tale of changes in the depths of the Sea outside their door. Shock rippled through the gathering, but so did the realization that his tale explained recent happenings in the waters to the southeast. Then conversations erupted all at once; fishers concerned about their future catch, young folk wanting to head off to explore Coran Island and the old demanding word be sent to inland tribal leaders. A woman stood to address those present and all fell silent.
Jilrora, 52, female Half-Elf, is the Mayor of Felka Cove. She is short and pixie-like. Her boundless energy and enthusiasm are contagious. Jilrora has short silver hair that she dyes blue. Her light brown eyes are always observing everything. She wears knee-length skirts and blouses in her favorite colors of gold and green. She lost her left hand as a child when she got on the wrong end of an axe. Jilrora has a fake wooden hand but is self-conscious about it.
Jilrora has been mayor of Felka Cove for several years. She is always looking for new ways to bring the sheltered village forward into the present. She is very interested in talking to Nemes Munugath and hearing what he says about the meteorite. Jilrora is up for re-election next year, and her rival wants to go back to the old ways of doing things.
Jilrora lives with her family in the most prominent house in town. Her husband, Asa Rujaft, 52, male Human is a fisherman. The two of them have no children but frequently watch several nieces and nephews. Jilrora and Asa are friends with Fredi, 45, male Human, and Trix, 46, female Human. The four of them will play card games long into the night.
Geography: Felka Cove (location 1 see below) is a typical fishing settlement nestled between a pebble beach and a steep cliff. A narrow path, a short walk to the north, leads up the cliffside to the plains above. The settlement is a circle of structures around a space used for daily markets and nightly celebrations. Closest to the beach is the only stone building, the Chapel of Vai where everyone weathered the great storm. Across the way is the Greathouse, the largest structure of wood and tile, where everyone gathers whether day or night. Between the two are the homes of the residents, the largest being the Mayor’s house, occupied by Jilrora and her kin. Crafters hang their shingle on their door with their workshops being around back, Felka Cove having a blacksmith, a carpenter, a herbalist-healer and a combined sail maker and boat builder.