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The town is well-protected from [[highstorm]]s by a large cliffside to the east that forms a natural [[lait]]. The local citylord owns a well-guarded three story mansion with cultivated gardens on the east side of town, although he does not reside there.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
The town is well-protected from [[highstorm]]s by a large cliffside to the east that forms a natural [[lait]]. The local citylord owns a well-guarded three story mansion with cultivated gardens on the east side of town, although he does not reside there.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
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+ | ==History== |
In {{rosharan date|1173}}, a Bav criminal named [[Makkek]] came into possession of [[Szeth]]'s [[Oathstone]]. He realized that Szeth could easily eliminate his rivals so that he could seize power and wealth. After taking over Staplind, Makkek moved on to Bornwater, and ran the largest gambling den in town. The local citylord learned of Makkek's rise to power and sent another criminal named [[Gavashaw]] to Bornwater to serve as a rival. Makkek ordered Szeth to assassinate Gavashaw, but when Szeth arrived at the mansion where he was staying, a masked agent of the [[Diagram (group)|Diagram]] showed him the severed heads of both Gavashaw and Makkek. The agent also held Szeth's Oathstone, and gave him a new list of high profile targets, including King [[Hanavanar]] of [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
In {{rosharan date|1173}}, a Bav criminal named [[Makkek]] came into possession of [[Szeth]]'s [[Oathstone]]. He realized that Szeth could easily eliminate his rivals so that he could seize power and wealth. After taking over Staplind, Makkek moved on to Bornwater, and ran the largest gambling den in town. The local citylord learned of Makkek's rise to power and sent another criminal named [[Gavashaw]] to Bornwater to serve as a rival. Makkek ordered Szeth to assassinate Gavashaw, but when Szeth arrived at the mansion where he was staying, a masked agent of the [[Diagram (group)|Diagram]] showed him the severed heads of both Gavashaw and Makkek. The agent also held Szeth's Oathstone, and gave him a new list of high profile targets, including King [[Hanavanar]] of [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
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+ | ==Culture== |
As part of Jah Keved, Bornwater is a [[Vorin]] region. However, some of the residents are very lax in following traditional Vorin social decorum; a prominent gambling den exists in the town where alcohol and [[firemoss]] are common. Despite these improprieties, certain aspects of Vorin culture are embedded in the residents. They do not bet on games of chance that could be considered "predicting the future". Although women in the gambling den often leave their [[safehand]] exposed, this is still seen as a provocative and flirty act.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
As part of Jah Keved, Bornwater is a [[Vorin]] region. However, some of the residents are very lax in following traditional Vorin social decorum; a prominent gambling den exists in the town where alcohol and [[firemoss]] are common. Despite these improprieties, certain aspects of Vorin culture are embedded in the residents. They do not bet on games of chance that could be considered "predicting the future". Although women in the gambling den often leave their [[safehand]] exposed, this is still seen as a provocative and flirty act.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
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Despite the town's location in a lait that is well-protected from highstorms, the architecture still follows cultural tendencies, with long flat roofs that slope gently to the east.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
Despite the town's location in a lait that is well-protected from highstorms, the architecture still follows cultural tendencies, with long flat roofs that slope gently to the east.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
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+ | ==Politics== |
Bornwater is an industrial town that is likely ignored by the Veden government, like the rest of Bavland.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}} Although the eastern part of the city has a wealthier neighborhood, the city is not the type of place where prominent [[lighteyes]] choose to spend their time. Even the citylord seems to take a hands-off approach, since he lives in the larger town of Kneespike.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
Bornwater is an industrial town that is likely ignored by the Veden government, like the rest of Bavland.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}} Although the eastern part of the city has a wealthier neighborhood, the city is not the type of place where prominent [[lighteyes]] choose to spend their time. Even the citylord seems to take a hands-off approach, since he lives in the larger town of Kneespike.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
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