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
Section titled “History”Pre-Kalassarian Period
Section titled “Pre-Kalassarian Period”- Original Hick fishing settlement
- Early ferry crossing point
- Sacred sites and shrines
- Tidal observation points
- Traditional market location
Kalassarian Period
Section titled “Kalassarian Period”- Bridge construction begins
- Formal customs posts established
- Warehouse district development
- Administrative quarter built
- Trade regulations codified
Modern Era
Section titled “Modern Era”- Major land-sea transfer point
- Commercial trading center
- Bridge town development
- Maritime support services
- Cultural melting pot
City Administration
Section titled “City Administration”Executive Officials
Section titled “Executive Officials”- Lord Mayor Darnell Marrick
- Former merchant captain, known for strict but fair governance
- Oversees city council and major trade agreements
- Residence: Mayoral Manor on High Street
City Council
Section titled “City Council”- Harbor Master Elara Navton
- Controls port operations and maritime safety
- Office: Harbor Master’s Tower
- Trade Warden Marcus Mercor
- Oversees customs and commercial regulations
- Office: Wardcross Customs House
- Temple Representative Sister Agatha Thralvig
- Liaison between city and Church of Divine Masochism
- Office: Temple District Administrative Center
- Guild Master Coordinator Thom Silverman
- Mediates between various trade guilds
- Office: Guild Hall Complex
District Administrators
Section titled “District Administrators”- Tidemark Proper: Magistrate Roland Porton
- Wardcross Isle: Warden Victoria Bridgeward
- Southbank: Overseer Garrett Smedling
Law Enforcement
Section titled “Law Enforcement”-
City Watch Captain Helena Viglar
- Commands city guard force of ~200
- Headquarters: Central Watch House
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Harbor Watch Commander Erik Skelward
- Maritime law enforcement
- Base: Harbor Watch Tower
City Structure
Section titled “City Structure”Public Facilities
Section titled “Public Facilities”Administrative Buildings
Section titled “Administrative Buildings”- City Hall (Tidemark Proper)
- Council chambers
- Public records office
- Tax collection
- Marriage registry
- District Offices
- Wardcross Administrative Center
- Southbank Municipal Building
- Harbor Authority Complex
Parks and Recreation
Section titled “Parks and Recreation”- Tidewater Gardens
- Public park with ocean views
- Musical performances
- Festival grounds
- Merchant’s Rest
- Shaded marketplace plaza
- Public benches and fountains
- Street performer space
- Bridge View Park
- Walking paths
- Bird watching platforms
- Picnic areas
Public Houses
Section titled “Public Houses”-
The Sailor’s Rest
- Traditional maritime tavern
- Sea shanty performances
- Fresh seafood
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The Bridge & Barrel
- Merchant’s favorite
- Private meeting rooms
- Fine wines
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The Crossed Anchors
- Working class pub
- Arm wrestling contests
- Cheap ale
Districts
Section titled “Districts”Tidemark Proper
Section titled “Tidemark Proper”The original settlement area, characterized by:
- Ancient Hick street patterns
- Traditional markets
- Maritime facilities
- Guild headquarters
- Religious centers
Major Streets
Section titled “Major Streets”- High Street
- Administrative heart of Tidemark
- Location of Mayoral Manor and City Hall
- Guild offices and wealthy merchants’ homes
- Traditional market area
- Connects to Temple District
- Market Street
- Links Old Market Square to Maritime Quarter
- Traditional market stalls
- Public gathering spaces
- Connection to Harbor Walk
- Temple Row
- Main thoroughfare through Temple District
- Connects major religious buildings
- Ecclesiastical offices
- Religious schools
- Harbor Walk
- Waterfront promenade
- Maritime businesses
- Shipping offices
- Connects to Maritime Quarter
Notable Features
Section titled “Notable Features”- Old Market Square
- Traditional trading area
- Festival grounds
- Public gatherings
- Cultural events
- Community center
- Temple District
- Grand Temple of Divine Masochism (converted ~200 AI)
- Former Kalassarian administrative complex
- Regional ecclesiastical courts
- Seminary and theological library
- Church administrative offices
- Charitable institutions
- Parish Churches
- St. Maiden’s (oldest, ~180 AI)
- Temple of Sacred Suffering
- Church of Divine Penance
- Chapel of Blessed Pain
- Multiple smaller parishes
- Support Facilities
- Clergy housing
- Church schools
- Almshouses
- Medical facilities
- Religious archives
- Grand Temple of Divine Masochism (converted ~200 AI)
- Maritime Quarter
- Small boat harbors
- Fish markets
- Repair facilities
- Chandleries
- Sailor’s lodgings
Wardcross Isle
Section titled “Wardcross Isle”The crucial link between north and south, featuring:
- Bridge infrastructure
- Transfer facilities
- Commercial services
- Transport hubs
- Trading posts
Key Facilities
Section titled “Key Facilities”- Bridge Complexes
- North and South bridges
- Customs houses
- Guard posts
- Maintenance facilities
- Traffic control
- Transport Services
- Caravan yards
- Horse markets
- Wagon repairs
- Storage facilities
- Rest houses
- Commercial Areas
- Trading offices
- Money changers
- Guild outposts
- Merchant facilities
- Market halls
Southbank
Section titled “Southbank”The newest district, developed for:
- Industrial facilities
- Worker housing
- Storage areas
- Transport links
- Support services
Major Streets
Section titled “Major Streets”- Keelswood Way
- Main access to managed forest sections
- Timber transport route
- Watch stations
- Maintenance facilities
- Coastal Road
- Connects Tidemark to The Narrows
- Access to fishing villages
- Watch posts and coast guard stations
- Traditional shrines
- Trading posts
Mill Quarter
Section titled “Mill Quarter”A specialized industrial district managing timber processing from the Admiralty- controlled Keelswood, characterized by:
Administration
Section titled “Administration”-
Overseer Henry Thralvig
- Member of the traditional Thralvig family
- Uncle to Temple Representative Agatha Thralvig
- Maintains balance between industrial needs and forest traditions
- Office: Mill Quarter Administrative Center
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Joint oversight between Tidemark government and Admiralty
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Mill Quarter Administrator (civilian)
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Naval Forestry Liaison Officer
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Safety inspection team
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Infrastructure maintenance corps
Major Streets
Section titled “Major Streets”-
Mill Row
- Primary thoroughfare connecting sawmills
- Loading/unloading zones
- Worker housing
- Equipment storage
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Lower Keelswood Way
- Connection to Admiralty’s Helm
- Timber transport route
- Mill access road
- Naval checkpoint
Notable Features
Section titled “Notable Features”- Water-powered sawmills
- Timber processing facilities
- Lumber storage yards
- Worker housing
- Naval inspection posts
- Transport infrastructure
- Admiralty warehouse complex
Major Thoroughfares
Section titled “Major Thoroughfares”Keelswood Way
Section titled “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
Section titled “Historical Development”- Original Hick forest path
- Kalassarian engineering improvements
- Silent Age adaptations
- Modern maintenance regime
Route Features
Section titled “Route Features”Lower Section
Section titled “Lower Section”- Begins at Tidemark’s Admiralty Gate
- Traditional timber merchant quarter
- Historical sawyer’s guildhall
- Ancient forest shrines
- Original mile markers
Forest Section
Section titled “Forest Section”- Managed Keelswood access
- Traditional logging paths
- Seasonal streams
- Historic sawmill sites
- Ancient woodcutter camps
Mill District
Section titled “Mill District”-
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
Section titled “Modern Usage”- Timber transport
- Forest management access
- Mill worker transit
- Historical tourism
- Religious pilgrimages
Economy
Section titled “Economy”Primary Activities
Section titled “Primary Activities”-
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
Industries
Section titled “Industries”Keelswood Lumber Operations
Section titled “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
Section titled “Mill Locations”-
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
Section titled “Forest Management”- Managed sections of Keelswood
- Sustainable harvesting practices
- Replanting programs
- Fire prevention measures
- Erosion control systems
Transportation
Section titled “Transportation”- Dedicated switchback access
- Timber slides for downhill transport
- Multiple staging areas
- Connection to shipyard routes
- Emergency access paths
Production Focus
Section titled “Production Focus”- Ship timber processing
- Construction lumber
- Specialized naval supplies
- Bridge maintenance materials
- Export quality woods
Culture
Section titled “Culture”Social Makeup
Section titled “Social Makeup”- Merchant families
- Transport workers
- Maritime trades
- Religious communities
- Service providers
Cultural Features
Section titled “Cultural Features”-
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
Religious Establishments
Section titled “Religious Establishments”Church Hierarchy
Section titled “Church Hierarchy”Bishop of Surrey - Thralmater Surrata
Section titled “Bishop of Surrey - Thralmater Surrata”- Seat: Cathedral of the Angel of Civilization, Port Surrey
- Jurisdiction: Surrey-on-the-Brams and surrounding settlements
- Oversees: All Divine Masochist churches in the region
- Appointed: 1268
- Notable for: Integration of maritime and urban parishes
Monsignor of Tidemark - Edmund Wardcross
Section titled “Monsignor of Tidemark - Edmund Wardcross”- Seat: Church of the Angel of Justice, Temple District
- Jurisdiction: Tidemark, The Narrows, and adjacent settlements
- Reports to: Bishop of Surrey
- Appointed: 1271
- Known for: Expansion of worker parish services
Responsibilities
Section titled “Responsibilities”- Parish administration across Tidemark
- Supervision of local clergy
- Coordination with Temple Representative
- Oversight of religious education
- Management of charitable works
- Direction of community outreach
Major Religious Centers
Section titled “Major Religious Centers”Temple District Administration
Section titled “Temple District Administration”- Ecclesiastical courts
- Clergy offices
- Religious archives
- Educational facilities
- Community halls
Church of the Angel of Justice
Section titled “Church of the Angel of Justice”- Main parish church
- Traditional ceremonial space
- Training facilities
- Administrative center
- Public worship areas
Church of the Angel of Civilization
Section titled “Church of the Angel of Civilization”-
Merchant district location
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Trade blessing ceremonies
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Guild chapels
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Maritime rites
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Educational programs
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Location: Merchant Quarter
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Maritime-themed architecture
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Trade blessing chambers
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Merchant family chapels
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Guild ceremony spaces
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Educational facilities
Peripheral Establishments
Section titled “Peripheral Establishments”Circle of the Angel of Nature Chapels
Section titled “Circle of the Angel of Nature Chapels”- Keelswood Meditation Grove
- Ancient Hick shrine site
- Forest worship spaces
- Traditional ceremonies
- Pilgrim facilities
- Coastal Shrines
- Maritime blessing stations
- Fisher folk chapels
- Storm prayer grottos
- Sailor memorials
- Mill Quarter Chapel
- Worker services
- Traditional ceremonies
- Community gatherings
- Environmental rites
Religious Administration
Section titled “Religious Administration”- Temple District offices
- Ecclesiastical courts
- Religious education centers
- Charitable institutions
- Community outreach facilities
Sacred Sites
Section titled “Sacred Sites”- Ancient Hick shrines
- Maritime blessing points
- Forest meditation spaces
- Traditional ceremony grounds
- Historical religious markers