Clear Water River

The Clear Water River acts as a means for the water supply for the land of Xiaojiang. It is a source of commerce for the farmers and fishermen, as well as a scenic location for many travelers to visit on their journey. Most people will pass by it at some point on their journey, but many will never quite take in all of the beauty that the river holds.

#### Points of Interest

* Three Pearl Village: a major fishing village and a mostly human settlement.
* Along the river lies many other small stilted towns. These towns are built upon stilts placed in the river base. When visiting these towns, the smell of fish and seafood fills the air. These towns are filled with farmers.

#### Non-visual Features

* Fresh water river.
* Full of fish; tons of them super valuable. The only downside? Super hard to catch too.

#### Layout

The Clear Water River lies outside of Xiaojiang to the southwest of the Blue Mountain. The further west you follow the river, the more it branches off into many smaller rivers. It is said that over half the rivers of the west are offshoots of this decadent river.

#### History

The city was built near the base of all civilizations: the river. Used as a source for water for both drinking and other uses.

## Three Pearl Village

Three Pearl Village is found further east, down river of Blue Mountain Village. It is larger than the Blue Mountain Village. Mountain hogs are a constant threat, harassing fishermen and villagers. This gave the Three Pearl Village its name, which is a homonym in Huayu for 'mountain hog village'.

The population consists of around 500 people, of which 2/10 are under 18. about 7/10 are adults and 1/10 are elders. Just like Blue Mountain Village, it is a fully human local population, but again yaojing and changelings could be among them, as they are in the outskirts of Xiaojiang city.

#### Economy

Three Pearl Village is a large fishing village, a major source of fresh-water fish for Xiaojiang, and a renowned market for those who love to collect ornamental carp. The rearing tactics and diet for their fish are a trade secret passed on from generation to generation, ensuring that this village is the only place in Kara-Tur that knows how to breed the magnificent-looking Pearl-scaled (珠麟) carp.

Three Pearl Village also deals in rice farming, involving 5 collective units, 20-30 people per unit, and 10 people per field.

Some villagers work in specialised occupations like blacksmiths, tailors, vets, doctors, etc. In this village, teenagers are expected to help out with the workload too.

The village mainly trades in fishing, with fairly large exports supported by around 300 workers, including teenagers.

#### Social/Culture

Three Pearl Village residents are devout worshippers of Vanamma. The deity blesses the population with carefree youth and calm adults, never appearing in a rush and never appearing stressed.

In the past, before the arrival of the Famed Four, the village worshipped the East River Dragon King. This religion is lost to time, and now considered illegitimate among the elders.

#### Politics

The town is lead by a council of elders, which makes it a gerontocracy, and the High Committee member residing here mainly engages the elder council to learn their views before sharing them with the rest of the committee.

Population: Around 500. 2/10 are under 18, 7/10 are adults, and 1/10 are elders. It appears to be a fully human settlement, but yaojing and changelings may be among their number.

#### Etymology

Three Pearl Village (三珠村) is homonymous to 'Mountain Hog Village' (山猪村), an apt name considering the many hogs that swim in the river, steal crops and generally disrupt the daily life of the local residents.

#### Quote in Channel

> One day, this river will be my domain.
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> But that day is far ahead. For now, it belongs to the Three Pearl villagers, and to you, cultivator.
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> Fish, bathe, and play here. If you put your heart into cultivation, you will live a long life, and that means you will get to spend time extravagantly on peaceful meditation, self-care, and frolicking.
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> Ryoko