Mal'rock
Mal'rock is a village centered around, and on a garos'thuja tree. The inhabitants make no distinction of the two and refer to both tree and village as Mal'rock. Wherein the sorrounding land seems to be devoured by the waters, the Trees'
Two giant roots protrude from the earth, Krenk towards the river, and on almost the opposte side Blenk, towards the all consuming swamp.
Close at it's base the tree splits into two main trunks named Pritfit and Voki, named after the two mousling tribes inhabiting each trunk.
Under and around the tree, one other tribe inhabitants make Mal'rock their home, A tribe of gnomes - the Hispos.
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Groups and places
Pritfit and Voki
Current population: Pritfit 95, Voki 109
Almost identical tradition, free exchange of members and a shared high shaman almost make the two tribes one. It's a joke among their Gnomish neighbors that the Mouslings insist on being separate only so they could have someone to compete with. Every festival includes a competition in wit and dexterity between the two tribes, the high event being a contest in marksmanship between each tribe's marksman.
Pritfit mouslings and Voki mouslings considers each other as rivals, but this view is held in a good natured way. The animosity comes out only during festivals, when friendly competitions of wit and dexterity are held. Younger mouslings have been known to take the rivalry too seriously, and injury does occur.
The two tribes both own a ballista, a 8 year old gift from their bottom dwelling neighbors. Each village has it's ballista team, consisting of two 'loaders', one 'eyes' and, a title of great respect, the Marksman. The gnomes claim the ballistas are capable of killing an ogre with one shot. For years the mouslings are awaiting an opportunity to test this. This grew into a years long bet for honor between the two tribes.
A few types mousling dwellings decorate Mal'rock. Some are simple holes in the wood, made by larger wood burrowing insects. Some are wicker tree houses with thatched roofs. A few are mud huts, inspired by those of the gnomes.
Professions
Although most tasks are shared equally, some professions exist and are the sole responsibility of the individual.
Shaman
The most important profession for a Shaeman tribe of mouslings. He protects the mouslings' spirits while in the deep sleep of winter.
Druid
Loader
Each tribe has two loaders. Their job is to load the ballista.
Eyes
A job for the tribes sharpest eyed mousling. He points out targets for the Marksman.
Marksman
The tribes' hero. He aims and shoots the ballista.
Mouslings of note
High shaman [[]]
Relationship with the Hispos
The Hispos
Current population: 27
The tribe of gnomes lives in burrows around Mal'rock. These burrow are often dug directly under the roots for for sturdiness and extra protection. The dirt walls are covered with pebbles and florescent shells. The surface is also dotted by a few buildings that need large furnaces, like workshops, labs and distilleries. Underground they would use too much air and make too much smoke.
The Docks
Jabu's
Ju-Ju Market
Inhabitants
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(Sonia and Leifa are bar maids in Jabu's employ. Sonia is a Shaema human with characteristic dark hair and brown skin. Leifa is an elf, a head shorter than Sonia, with red hair and tan skin. Despite these obvious differences locals refer to them as sisters. Their attitudes are the same. Both have permanent scowls and little patience for both their uncaring boss or their rowdy customers.)
Visitors
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