Little Glen

Little Glen is a hamlet in the Kiltrock Coast area of The Lowlands, which makes up the Imperial county of Chrichheim. It is primarily a tourist settlement, a popular holiday location for minor nobility during the summer months. Little Glen occupies a bay in the shape of a near-perfect horseshoe - which is additionally protected by surrounding small islands.
== Characteristics ==
=== History ===
Humans have used the site where Little Glen stands for thousands of years. Evidence of primitive cave dweller civilisation has been found in and around the hamlet. The remnants of a castle, dating back to pre-Imperial times, can be found just outside the hamlet. As well as this, scholars have discovered similar finds in the surrounding countryside. This includes ancient funerary purest as well as a pre-Imperial farmstead.
Until recently, the hamlet itself supported very few houses and was more comparable to a homestead than a hamlet. It supported a minor fishing industry. However, within the last 50 years, the establishment of a successful distillery has brought growth to the hamlet and it now supports small quarrying and shipbuilding industries as well as the already-established fishing and distilling trades.
=== Geography ===
Little Glen sits within a natural bay on the coast of Loch Mor, the shape of which forms a near-perfect horseshoe. The bay itself is additionally shielded from coastal weather by a series of small islands that dot the bay, creating a sheltered haven ideal for the community. The land around Little Glen is a blend of gentle hills and fertile valleys, which offer lush pasturelands and scenic vistas. The climate here is maritime, characterised by mild, wet winters and cool, pleasant summers. Rainfall is also high, which surprisingly does not damper the hamlet's status as a retreat destination.
=== Economy ===
Little Glen's economy, while modest, thrives on tourism and fishing. The hamlet's picturesque setting and protected bay make it an attractive destination for minor nobility and other visitors during the summer months, who are drawn to its natural beauty and tranquillity. This influx of tourists supports a range of local businesses, from inns and taverns to craftsmen and merchants dealing in local produce and artisanal goods. Fishing plays a crucial role in sustaining the local population, with the bay's sheltered waters providing a relative bounty of fish and other seafood. As these as these two primary industries, Little Glen also supports smaller quarrying and shipbuilding industries - as well as a profitable distillery.
=== Culture ===
Little Glen's local community is small and very close-knit, with a strong sense of identity. Their culture is rooted in old Chrich traditions, with most of the citizens speaking at least some Old Chrich. Little Glen is considered the home of the Chrichhim County Mòd (also known as just The Mòd), a traditional Old Chrich festival that focuses on Chrichheimer literature, music, and culture. Historically, the largest of these festivals has seen attendance in the thousands.
An annual Lowland Games, known as the Kiltrock Gathering, is also held in the hamlet.
== Trivia ==
* Little Glen is based on the town of Oban, located in the Argyll and Bute area of Scotland.