Fairhaven

Fairhaven is in the west of Joriah, west of the city of Aerilon and east of the port town, Tarrinport.

Summary

Fairhaven is the first village west from from the city of Aerilon and mostly exists as a rest stop between the city and the kingdom's port town. They only have a few small farms, mostly cattle and chickens, but are able to sustain their population through trade as it is one of the few perks of being along the main road of travel for incoming and outgoing merchants and products. The town is looked after by an elected Mayor and a few council members which enables the locals to have a larger say about their town, as decreed by the Merchant-King of Joriah. Fairhaven is a calm but hardy town, they are better at defending themselves than you might think, but will rarely be the origin of violence.

Taverns

Turnpike's Lantern

- This large tavern can be found towards by the western entrance of this village, most noticeable when entering the village from the west, from Tarrinport with a large ornate lantern hanging from each corner of the building. It's not a very loud tavern, favoured by those who value a full belly and a good night's rest.

The Wayward Wheel

- Located towards the eastern entrance of Fairhaven with an old wagon wheel hanging above the door, this large tavern tends to be the first rest stop travelers find if reaching the village coming from the city of Aerilon. It is known as a bustling tavern and inn with great food, favoured by locals and travelers alike.

Shops

Fairhaven Trading Post (General Store)

- This general store is located within the market, a large standalone building with wide double doors and large display windows, a simple painted sign depicting a merchant's scale and the shop name hanging by the door. Provides a stable source of goods in contrast to the sporadic goods the market can sometimes provide.

Markets

- Most of the products that can be found in this village aren't sold in shops per say, they're mostly sold in the market area where the villagers sell their wares to each other and to travelling traders, making their way through, easily found in the centre of town.

The Trusty Hammer (Blacksmith)

- The local blacksmith is within the market, easily located by the sound of a hammer on metal or the forge's smoke. This workshop is not an enclosed building, like a roof held up by numerous pillars, however there are solid metal gates that can be used to lock up the forge.

Points of Interest

Town Hall

- Found in the centre of town, this large, stone hall with a modest bell tower is the location for many village gatherings, celebrations and council meetings, and serves as a good meeting place for those traveling through and unfamiliar with the area; the bell tower can be seen from anywhere.

The Crystal Acre (Farm)

- A large produce farm on the western edge of the village, yields a significant portion of the town's fresh produce throughout the year. Most well-known for the large enchanted glasshouse that allows the farm to continue producing all year round, and grow crops cannot usually grow on this continent.

The Broadmeadow Ranch (Farm)

- A cattle and diary farm located north of the village, provides most of the beef, milk, butter and cheese to the area, along with a small portion of lamb and wool from a flock of sheep. The Great Red Barn can be spotted by anyone travelling into town, and is one of the first structures built when Fairhaven was established.