Tidemark
Tidemark is the southern of the twin cities on Surrey-on-the-Brams, controlling the southern channel (Bramsward Way) and the crucial Wardcross bridges. Originally a Hick settlement, it developed into a major transfer point between river and land trade.
History 🔗
Pre-Kalassarian Period 🔗
- Original Hick fishing settlement
- Early ferry crossing point
- Sacred sites and shrines
- Tidal observation points
- Traditional market location
Kalassarian Period 🔗
- Bridge construction begins
- Formal customs posts established
- Warehouse district development
- Administrative quarter built
- Trade regulations codified
Modern Era 🔗
- Major land-sea transfer point
- Commercial trading center
- Bridge town development
- Maritime support services
- Cultural melting pot
Districts 🔗
Tidemark Proper 🔗
The original settlement area, characterized by:
- Ancient Hick street patterns
- Traditional markets
- Maritime facilities
- Guild headquarters
- Religious centers
Notable Features 🔗
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Old Market Square
- Traditional trading area
- Festival grounds
- Public gatherings
- Cultural events
- Community center
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Temple District
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Grand Temple of Divine Masochism (converted ~200 AI)
- Former Kalassarian administrative complex
- Regional ecclesiastical courts
- Seminary and theological library
- Church administrative offices
- Charitable institutions
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Parish Churches
- St. Maiden's (oldest, ~180 AI)
- Temple of Sacred Suffering
- Church of Divine Penance
- Chapel of Blessed Pain
- Multiple smaller parishes
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Support Facilities
- Clergy housing
- Church schools
- Almshouses
- Medical facilities
- Religious archives
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Maritime Quarter
- Small boat harbors
- Fish markets
- Repair facilities
- Chandleries
- Sailor's lodgings
Wardcross Isle 🔗
The crucial link between north and south, featuring:
- Bridge infrastructure
- Transfer facilities
- Commercial services
- Transport hubs
- Trading posts
Key Facilities 🔗
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Bridge Complexes
- North and South bridges
- Customs houses
- Guard posts
- Maintenance facilities
- Traffic control
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Transport Services
- Caravan yards
- Horse markets
- Wagon repairs
- Storage facilities
- Rest houses
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Commercial Areas
- Trading offices
- Money changers
- Guild outposts
- Merchant facilities
- Market halls
Southbank 🔗
The newest district, developed for:
- Industrial facilities
- Worker housing
- Storage areas
- Transport links
- Support services
Major Thoroughfares 🔗
Keelswood Way 🔗
The ancient road to the Helm, predating Kalassarian occupation, winds through managed forest sections that have supplied timber since pre-imperial times.
Historical Development 🔗
- Original Hick forest path
- Kalassarian engineering improvements
- Silent Age adaptations
- Modern maintenance regime
Route Features 🔗
Lower Section 🔗
- Begins at Tidemark's Admiralty Gate
- Traditional timber merchant quarter
- Historical sawyer's guildhall
- Ancient forest shrines
- Original mile markers
Forest Section 🔗
- Managed Keelswood access
- Traditional logging paths
- Seasonal streams
- Historic sawmill sites
- Ancient woodcutter camps
Mill District 🔗
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Upper Keelswood Mills
- Water-powered operations
- Worker settlements
- Timber staging areas
- Processing yards
- Guild facilities
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Lower Keelswood Mills
- Finishing workshops
- Apprentice quarters
- Transport depot
- Quality control
- Storage facilities
Modern Usage 🔗
- Timber transport
- Forest management access
- Mill worker transit
- Historical tourism
- Religious pilgrimages
See Also 🔗
Economy 🔗
Primary Activities 🔗
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Trade Transfer
- River-land exchange
- Customs processing
- Goods storage
- Transport services
- Commercial banking
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Maritime Services
- Ship chandlery
- Boat repairs
- Pilot services
- Supply stores
- Crew facilities
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Transport Support
- Animal handling
- Vehicle maintenance
- Storage facilities
- Guide services
- Rest facilities
Culture 🔗
Social Makeup 🔗
- Merchant families
- Transport workers
- Maritime trades
- Religious communities
- Service providers
Cultural Features 🔗
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Traditions
- Bridge festivals
- River ceremonies
- Trade fairs
- Maritime customs
- Religious observances
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Notable Events
- Bridge Day celebrations
- Market festivals
- Maritime holidays
- Religious feasts
- Trade fairs
Industries 🔗
Keelswood Lumber Operations 🔗
Located along the Middle Rise of Admiralty Rise (see Thoroughfares), the lumber industry serves both local construction and shipbuilding needs.
Mill Locations 🔗
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Upper Keelswood Mills
- Positioned along seasonal streams
- Water-powered saw operations
- Primary timber processing
- Worker housing complex
- Storage yards
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Lower Keelswood Mills
- Near Midway Station checkpoint
- Secondary processing
- Finishing operations
- Transport staging
- Apprentice facilities
Forest Management 🔗
- Managed sections of Keelswood
- Sustainable harvesting practices
- Replanting programs
- Fire prevention measures
- Erosion control systems
Transportation 🔗
- Dedicated switchback access
- Timber slides for downhill transport
- Multiple staging areas
- Connection to shipyard routes
- Emergency access paths
Production Focus 🔗
- Ship timber processing
- Construction lumber
- Specialized naval supplies
- Bridge maintenance materials
- Export quality woods
See Also 🔗
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