Soucy Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 HISTORY Strawberry is a small township nestled in the foothills of Mount Shann- a town with a proud history of rugged individualism and independence. In August of 1899, a rebellion broke out against the local government that shattered the identity of the town, pushing most of it's prominent members to flee. Since then, the wounds of that rebellion have healed, and few now live to remember it. Now, however, a new era awaits as more and more settlers begin to move into the area, seeking fame, glory... and silver. FACTION GOALS COMMUNITY West Elizabeth is a wide and varied county, with Strawberry anchoring it's Northern half. Serving centrally to accommodate both Little Creek and Pronghorn, it provides a middle ground for these occasionally spatting ranches. To the South, travelers from Blackwater can stop and rest before continue their journey. A mingling ground for entrepreneurs, traders, and wanderers, Strawberry provides a unique experience to roleplay just at the cusp of the frontier- just don't piss off the locals, or you may find yourself down river without a paddle. BUISNESS The opportunity for business in Strawberry is immense- though specialized. Surrounded by dense forests, logging is a major industry in the area that fuels the purses of the locals, allowing for buildings to be erected from the East coast to the West. Seasoned timber from Strawberry is used to build homes for the exploding American population. The exquisite wilderness around attracts not only trappers and hunters- but a new kind of person who is more than happy to shoot animals- the photographer and tourist! And yet the wilds hold other secrets as well- camps for those who wish to remain hidden and ply their fiendish trades at the point of a gun. Those fires in the hotel at Strawberry sure are friendly!- But can the same be said about the ones just over the saddle of the mountain? And last, but certainly not least, is the yet undiscovered wealth under Mount Shann, a vein of silver that lies far below the earth for the hardest working and most eager prospector. The American dream is out there- you just have to reach out and work for it! ... Or take it. THE STORY The main idea of this faction is to engage in roleplay set in a booming mining and silver town of the late 1890's and early 1900's, echoing some of the great mining towns of Northwestern America and Canada, as the Western frontier slowly became more and more civilized. With a direction upwards and onwards, the wealth of the North can be vied for and fortunes made as an unfolding narrative plays out among the most famous denizens of Strawberry. After all, few get rich without stepping on a few toes- or shooting a few folks. Feel free to reach out to @Soucy with questions, or Join the Discord 17 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgully Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 This is exciting! Well done fellas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soucy Posted November 1 Author Share Posted November 1 PROLOGUE The citizens of Strawberry and Northern West Elizabeth are hardy folk- but these same hardy folk rarely came from Strawberry itself after the great conflagration brought about in 1899. Before new settlers and prospectors flocked to the North, multiple Indian tribes called the area their home- some more peaceful, some less peaceful. The same could be said for many of the American citizens who moved into the area- but as technology advanced, and time, the winner of who would be able to call that land their own was without question. In 1900, vast veins of silver were found in the mines around Mount Shann. One evening, a Dutch prospector came to the town of Strawberry, shouting, hooting, and hollering that he had just struck silver- heading off East after spending his newfound cash at the local watering holes. As word of this continued to spread, the ever enterprising Southern & Eastern rail company opened up a new route- one from Wallace Station to Saint Denis, intent on moving the vast ores that lay just below the earth to civilization to be processed into what American's desire before all else: Cold, Hard, Cash. With no current governing body to deliberate and settle claims, it can become a mad rush to stake one's claim on the land- one must only get the jump on it over others. Feel free to reach out to @Soucy with questions, or Join the Discord If you have a business around Strawberry, or roleplay related, feel free to post in this community thread! 11 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soucy Posted November 2 Author Share Posted November 2 Tracker's Hotel & Saloon The lively center of Strawberry, the Tracker's Hotel & Saloon- after a rather terrible opening day- serves all customers of (almost) any temperament! Equipped with not only a phone to keep in touch with the rest of the state, it also has the nicest (patent pending) bar staff around! With absolutely no hic-cups at all since opening day, whenever it opens, Strawberry is bound to bustle! A few weeks later... great success! And there weren't even silver yet. Funny Fellas. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soucy Posted November 3 Author Share Posted November 3 Poker Night With the lovely Belle LaFlamme, James Hunchman, and Fred Palmer. You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here! 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PETTIE Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 Very exciting stuff! Take it far! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Soucy Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 The First Town Hall Meeting in Years With people who call Strawberry and West Elizabeth home. The people who make up... Strawberry! Go North, Young Man... Big thanks to everyone who is a part of this, you're all amazing! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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