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[[File:Balaris.png|thumb|Location of Balaris and the [[Balaris#Balaris Fishing Settlement|Balaris Fishing Settlement]] in the [[Kern#West Feller Isles|West Feller Isles]].]] | |||
'''Balaris''' is a small, informal settlement situated in between the [[Kern#West Feller Isles| | '''Balaris''' is a small, informal settlement situated in between the [[Kern#West Feller Isles|West]] and [[Kern#East Feller Isles|East Feller Isles]]. The town is located in the northern tip of the land, and across a narrow channel is a large island which makes up the [[Balaris#Balaris Fishing Settlement|Balaris Fishing Settlement]]. | ||
== Features == | |||
'''Marketplace and Trade.''' Balaris relies almost exclusively on the profits of the fishing settlement to their north. The townsfolk shun and mock those who do not fish to the point of running them out of town. Naturally, Balaris is the world’s foremost fishing accessory supplier. Commonly traded unrelated items are simple armaments, pearls and other undersea treasures. | '''Marketplace and Trade.''' Balaris relies almost exclusively on the profits of the fishing settlement to their north. The townsfolk shun and mock those who do not fish to the point of running them out of town. Naturally, Balaris is the world’s foremost fishing accessory supplier. Commonly traded unrelated items are simple armaments, pearls and other undersea treasures. | ||
'''Population Size.''' Small: Balaris only houses roughly 5,000 people year-round. There are more Balarians to the north who live year-round in the fishing settlement for employment. | '''Population Size.''' Small: Balaris only houses roughly 5,000 people year-round. There are more Balarians to the north who live year-round in the fishing settlement for employment. | ||
'''Population Density.''' Tight; the town is squeezed up to the other side of a small mountain to the east of | '''Population Density.''' Tight; the town is squeezed up to the other side of a small mountain to the east of [[Lyre]] and is surrounded by water on a peninsula. A dock beckons to their expansive fishing settlement across the water to their north. | ||
'''Demonym.''' ‘Balarians’ | '''Demonym.''' ‘Balarians’ | ||
'''Population Demographics.''' Humans and other air-breathing creatures are the minority in Balaris, as the majority of their denizens are [[Siluriformuloid| | '''Population Demographics.''' Humans and other air-breathing creatures are the minority in Balaris, as the majority of their denizens are [[Siluriformuloid|siluriformuloids]] and other forms of bipedal fish that can also breath air. | ||
'''Government.''' Balaris has a ''very'' rudimentary constabulary that controls the area. | '''Government.''' Balaris has a ''very'' rudimentary constabulary that controls the area. | ||
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'''Culture.''' To those who pay the city their dues, Balaris is a quaint, idyllic town with all the basic necessities of simple life. The townsfolk ruminate incessantly of a tall tale about a man run out of town on a rail named Tommy Timblebock, who hated fishing. | '''Culture.''' To those who pay the city their dues, Balaris is a quaint, idyllic town with all the basic necessities of simple life. The townsfolk ruminate incessantly of a tall tale about a man run out of town on a rail named Tommy Timblebock, who hated fishing. | ||
= Balaris Fishing Settlement = | |||
A large landmass only a few short miles away from the shores of Balaris, the '''Fishing Settlement''' is an area revered by the citizens of Balaris and most of the world for its legends and tall tales of fantastic fishing stories. | A large landmass only a few short miles away from the shores of Balaris, the '''Balaris Fishing Settlement''' is an area revered by the citizens of Balaris and most of the world for its legends and tall tales of fantastic fishing stories. | ||
'''Marketplace and Trade.''' The Balaris Fishing Settlement is the #1 exporter of fish in the entire world, and they are consequently a crucial component of Lyre’s fine dining sector. All noteworthy things fish and fish-related come from Balaris, which is the home to some of the best fishing poles and baits in the world. | The [[Siluriformuloid Mafia]] is solely responsible for the defense and maintenance of the area, which is the source of the majority of their revenue in exporting different kinds of fish. Various countries at different points in history have attempted to colonize or claim the settlement, but each time the mafia was able to repel the invaders. Roughly 40 years before the events of the [[Keith Presents: The Silly Campaign, Volume II|first campaign]], an international law was passed declaring the fishing settlement to be a protected, sovereign land belonging to the siluriformuloids. | ||
== Features == | |||
'''Marketplace and Trade.''' The Balaris Fishing Settlement is the #1 exporter of fish in the entire world, and they are consequently a crucial component of [[Lyre|Lyre’s]] fine dining sector. All noteworthy things fish and fish-related come from Balaris, which is the home to some of the best fishing poles and baits in the world. | |||
'''Population Size.''' Tiny: The fishing settlement only has 200-1,000 people roaming it at a time. | '''Population Size.''' Tiny: The fishing settlement only has 200-1,000 people roaming it at a time. | ||
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'''Government.''' The fishing settlement is the closest thing to anarchy on this side of the world. The rest of the world perceives it as an exceedingly-dangerous area. | '''Government.''' The fishing settlement is the closest thing to anarchy on this side of the world. The rest of the world perceives it as an exceedingly-dangerous area. | ||
'''Culture.''' Disclosing another | '''Culture.''' Disclosing another person’s secret fishing spot is typically grounds for murder in the fishing settlement. Balarians will also barter just about anything to get their hands (or fins) on the coveted alcohol produced in the neighboring country of [[Haxby]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:11, 3 August 2026
Balaris is a small, informal settlement situated in between the West and East Feller Isles. The town is located in the northern tip of the land, and across a narrow channel is a large island which makes up the Balaris Fishing Settlement.
Features
[edit | edit source]Marketplace and Trade. Balaris relies almost exclusively on the profits of the fishing settlement to their north. The townsfolk shun and mock those who do not fish to the point of running them out of town. Naturally, Balaris is the world’s foremost fishing accessory supplier. Commonly traded unrelated items are simple armaments, pearls and other undersea treasures.
Population Size. Small: Balaris only houses roughly 5,000 people year-round. There are more Balarians to the north who live year-round in the fishing settlement for employment.
Population Density. Tight; the town is squeezed up to the other side of a small mountain to the east of Lyre and is surrounded by water on a peninsula. A dock beckons to their expansive fishing settlement across the water to their north.
Demonym. ‘Balarians’
Population Demographics. Humans and other air-breathing creatures are the minority in Balaris, as the majority of their denizens are siluriformuloids and other forms of bipedal fish that can also breath air.
Government. Balaris has a very rudimentary constabulary that controls the area.
Culture. To those who pay the city their dues, Balaris is a quaint, idyllic town with all the basic necessities of simple life. The townsfolk ruminate incessantly of a tall tale about a man run out of town on a rail named Tommy Timblebock, who hated fishing.
Balaris Fishing Settlement
[edit | edit source]A large landmass only a few short miles away from the shores of Balaris, the Balaris Fishing Settlement is an area revered by the citizens of Balaris and most of the world for its legends and tall tales of fantastic fishing stories.
The Siluriformuloid Mafia is solely responsible for the defense and maintenance of the area, which is the source of the majority of their revenue in exporting different kinds of fish. Various countries at different points in history have attempted to colonize or claim the settlement, but each time the mafia was able to repel the invaders. Roughly 40 years before the events of the first campaign, an international law was passed declaring the fishing settlement to be a protected, sovereign land belonging to the siluriformuloids.
Features
[edit | edit source]Marketplace and Trade. The Balaris Fishing Settlement is the #1 exporter of fish in the entire world, and they are consequently a crucial component of Lyre’s fine dining sector. All noteworthy things fish and fish-related come from Balaris, which is the home to some of the best fishing poles and baits in the world.
Population Size. Tiny: The fishing settlement only has 200-1,000 people roaming it at a time.
Population Density. Sparse: The only creatures allowed to fish in the settlement are Siluriformuloids and other aquatic bipeds.
Population Demographics. Much like the town, humans and other air-breathers are the distinct minority in the fishing settlement. The majority are Siluriformuloids.
Government. The fishing settlement is the closest thing to anarchy on this side of the world. The rest of the world perceives it as an exceedingly-dangerous area.
Culture. Disclosing another person’s secret fishing spot is typically grounds for murder in the fishing settlement. Balarians will also barter just about anything to get their hands (or fins) on the coveted alcohol produced in the neighboring country of Haxby.