| Novo Ancour | ||
| Defined as a Town, | ||
| Part of the Bergen Area | ||
| Mayor: Arden Keeler (human) | ||
| Humans: 728 | ||
| Pelaons: 376 | ||
| Weather: Summer: 15c to 32c, 21 avg. Winter: -10c to 5c, 0c avg. Summary: | ||
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This fishing and farming town north of Bergen is mostly overlooked, however it is of some value to the city of Bergen. The opportunities in this town have caused its population to nearly double in size over the past two census periods. Most pelaon residents are employed on farms or are semi-aquatic species who aid in fishing and seaweed collection. It is a 185km trip along the coastal road between the town and Bergen. | Landmarks: Town Hall Town Wall and Lookouts Boatyards Founder’s Street Market Square “The Gut” | |
| Industries: Agriculture and fishing serve as the primary employ of most of the village. Being near the mouth of the river, the villagers fish both upriver and in deeper ocean waters, and also collect seaweed. In addition to common food crops, Novo Ancour grows small amounts of cotton as well as fruits and grains which can be pressed for oil. Much of this is used locally rather than exported. The most significant export of the village comes in the form of boat construction. Because of their unique needs, the village is known for constructing small and shallow boats ideal for river situations which can easily withstand ocean conditions. Other villages and residents of the city often trade fairly for these boats. |
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| Common Architecture: The structures in Novo Ancour, many of which are relatively new, resemble those of “American Colonial” design, with basic windows and doors and a generally summetrical design. These are often made of wood with vertical or horizontal siding or covered log structure, and often have brick or stone chimneys within the structure. | ||
| Terrain & Geography: A town on the southern shoreline of the Western River. At this point, the river is still deep and wide, and the currents slow during the rising of the ocean tides. Despite this the waters nearest the shoreline are shallow and calm most of the time. The village is still within the grasslands area and the landscape remains only a few meters above sea level with minimal variation. Several wooded areas exist to the south and east. There are also orchards. Much of the terrain surrounding the village is used for agriculture. | ||