Villamar

The small town of Villamar, built on flooded swampland, is the capital of the Governorate of the Middle Isles in the Attamat Islands, and one of the only settlements in that district. While mostly populated by Aveiran colonists, a number of Seu Kali immigrants have settled as well. These Seu Kali have shown the Aveirans how to plant and tend rice and it has thrived ever since. Villamar exports rice and rice wine to the rest of the Attamats.
The town is built on a series of small islands protruding from the swampland. Raised wooden walkways extend between the islands. At night, lanterns are lit along the paths to prevent travelers falling in the marsh. The largest island - known locally as Governor's Island - houses the outdoor market and the house of the Harbor Master and Governor, Blas Augusto. A former noble of Aveir, Augusto is a no-nonsense leader with a head for numbers. Though few like Augusto on a personal level, the gentleman has made this otherwise backwater town thrive.
As space for new housing rapidly diminished, the locals began building houses raised on stilts. Since the houses are not on any island, access to these dwellings requires a rowboat. For this reason, the houses are built close together and share a single jetty. Augusto is considering extending the walkways to reach some of the larger "housing estates," but no construction work has commenced.
A large number of Seu Kali immigrants still reside in Villamar. Although fully integrated into the mixed culture of the town, they keep their old traditions alive through festivals and the architecture of their houses and shops.
Category:Locations
Category:Locations in the Governorate of the Middle Isles
Category:Locations in the Viceroyalty of Attamat
Category:Locations in the Attamat Islands
Category:Settlements
Category:Settlements in the Attamat Islands
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