Lore & History

* Silas Everett Scarlet was born to Colonel Everett J. Scarlet in 1818, one of twelve siblings. He grew up in eastern North Carolina during a tumultuous time in the state's history and joined the army in 1836. He quickly rose through the ranks due to his father's connections and also his ruthlessness, from which he received the nickname 'Bloody' Silas Scarlet. The federal government granted Silas a tract of bounty land in exchange for his service in the Indian War, and settled into the hills of North Carolina in 1841. That land would become Scarlet Hollow.
* Originally starting as a simple log cabin, built by Silas and occupied by him, his wife Mary Joseph Scarlet, and their eight children. Logging business brought many workers and landowners to the hills, but it wasn't until Silas discovered coal underneath the entire region that Scarlet Hollow was really put on the map. He hid what he knew about the land's value, and bought the surrounding hillside at a great discount, giving him the resources needed to found Scarlet Hollow's coal mine.
* Silas Scarlet lost his two eldest two sons to war, leaving his third eldest son Andrew Jackson Scarlet to take charge of the mine. The mine was successful under his leadership, partially due to the growth of the railroad industry and the fact that he managed to evade the coal union for decades, making the mine one of the most profitable in the country. Andrew Scarlet built the surrounding town, including its expensive stone buildings, the bustling main street, and the Scarlet Estate, which was considered the largest and finest feat of architecture in the region until 1889.
* In the tragic collapse of 1918, Charles Shaw, the co-manager of the mine, had loosened security measures to increase production during World War I, resulting in the deaths of over 160 men and boys. Casualties included Andrew Jackson Scarlet's eldest son Theodore, who took over for his aging father during the war. His brother, Enoch V. Scarlet, managed to pull the mine from the brink of ruin, and save the town. After the collapse, there was a union for a little while, but it didn't last long. Charles Shaw was eventually tied to a rail and ran out of town.

### Culture

* Scarlet Hollow is often referred to as the Holler.
* Every kid in Scarlet Hollow learns about the Collapse of 1918. The teachers love to emphasize how many children were working down there, most likely to try and show how good kids today have it.
* The 'Historical Buildings of Scarlet Hollow' book was assigned as punishment for misbehavior in school. Kaneeka describes it as an excellent sleep aid. This book can be read if <insert name here> has the Book Smarts trait.
* Scarlet Hollow switched to a dog-mayor system of governance in the 1920s. Currently, Mayor Jimmy holds office.

## Lore

### Stone Carvings

Mines Stone CarvingAnnex Basement Stone CarvingClinic Carving
The stone carvings are found scattered around Scarlet Hollow and cause the Scarlets (<insert name here> and Tabitha) to experience visions from the past. Their purpose is currently unknown, however, they have a few consistencies. So far, each carving has been found near places where death has occurred and that each location is found within the 'Historical Buildings of Scarlet Hollow' book.

With the Keen Eye trait, <insert name here> will mention that the carvings seem to be made by the same artist. The Book Smart trait will mention the style is Greek or Greco-Roman, reminding them of something that might be seen in a temple.

The Witch is aware of them and gave Charles Shaw Junior a spell and a map leading to the stone carving in the Annex's basement. These carvings seem to be related with something Enoch Scarlet had done.

## Other Mentioned History

* 1961 Goldsboro B-52 crash. Goldsboro is "almost 400 miles" from Scarlet Hollow.