Heather's Vineyard

> *Anne strolled down the docks, Syl next to her laughing. Behind them, Patch jogged to keep up, and Navassa glanced around at the blue sky. Anne gestured to the red-roofed dockfront houses and the low sandbars, as men carrying crates of silk, rope, wood and spice lumbered about the port.*
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> *'Anything ye need in the world, the Vineyard'll be able to provide ya. Just keep yer nose to yourself, that's the only rule.'*
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- Anne shows a crew round the Vineyard's docks.

## Heather's Vineyard

A map of the Vineyard and its environs I spent dawn till dusk drawing.

### Rule

Freeport, until occupied by the Emperíja in 1511.

### Foundation

As Fort Vines - 1423; as Heather's Vineyard - 1450s

### Known For

Bustling beautiful picturesque port famed for culture, craftsmanship and history.

### Exports

fish and ships; all manner of crafted and raw goods; tobacco, cane sugar, oil palm, maize, lumber

### Languages

Euluska, Lakayan Créole, Larawiyaki, Vortais

### Religion

Maionan, Larawak Animism, None

**Heather's Vineyard** was a large port on **Éla Ravenna Sankta** / **St. Ravenna's Isle,** north of Lakay. It was initially an Emperíja fortress named **Fort Vines** before being abandoned in 1460. It grew into a notable haven for pirates in the late 1400s and 1500s, until it was occupied by the Emperíja. It grew into a small free community, noted for its pretty houses, gorgeous views, abundance of fish, lush jungle, golden sands, friendly culture, and expert craftsmanship. It was the largest port in the Wolcott Straits after the Empire and Mercatorium capitals (i.e. after Fort Helena-Thunderlord and Sant-Mart).

## Landmarks

### Zona Txergóvina - Commerce District

* **Connor's Cannons Inn**, a hive of drunkeness
* The grand ancient **Customs House**, white-roofed. Goods were traded there.
* The **Festival Market**, the main hub of trade. It consisted of tightly packed colourful stalls. One such stall was **Robbie and Rabby's Catch**, the most impressive twin fishmongers.
* **Tallun Shipyards** ran by Anne Tallun and Benoit L'argent, the best place to get maritime repairs

### Zona Kabetál - Capital District

* **Oreja Dvétor**, the current Governor's walled mansion complete with beautiful gardens and deep purple painted roof.
* **Vennor Sankt Kjerk**, a church to St. Vennor, patron saint of snakes.

### Zona Gardja - Military District

This area was home to a large barracks, war room, and other facilities, plus its own port, separated by stone walls.

### Zona Tanaq - Plantation District

Several Emperíja family plantations were found on the banks of the river Qenun ("rift"). Flatboats transported cargo down to the port.

* **Ojehaqa** and **Kotxego,** the sugarcane & maize plantations. They were absolutely huge, the largest on the island, and both owned by the Calinezzi family.
* **Agútala**, the coffee plantation
* **Tanitso**, the lucrative tobacco plantation
* **Kapérrala**, an oil palm plantation

### Bahja Qetak - Shark Bay

Its name was a loanword from Larawiyaki, as can be told by the letter Q representing /q/, also seen in a few other place names on the isle.

### Sen Ramaverra - Vintner's Sound

The great open water at the centre of the bay, pockmarked with dangerous grey rocks.

### Éla Treveksa - Big Game Isle

The nearest isle to the town, it was very forested and full of animals, a prime hunting ground.

### Dinas Vaselka - Fort Vaselka

Named after the deceased admiral Vaselka de Seditus, this star fort was situated at the entrance to the bay.

### Dinas Rekuolos - Fort Regulus

This star fort was located on the point of the main northern docks.