† Johnstown †

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Johnstown

A Humble Refuge in the Northlands

“For this new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,
We thank Thee, Amen.”

-Prayer to Saint Theodosius

 

 

        Johnstown was founded in the one thousandth one thousand seven hundred fifty-ninth year of the Creator in the season of the Snow’s Maiden. Johnstown began as little more than a cluster of under half a dozen hovels, built by the Hounds of Bl. John in order to help settle the non-soldier members of their camp. The main bastion of Johnstown is the Kennels which houses the Holy Order of the Hounds of Bl. John of Carnatia, or referred to by many as simply: “The Hounds.”  Johnstown has often also been referred to by many as the de-facto capital of the Northlands region, as the Hounds are tasked with helping to enforce the rule of law on hinterlands that compose the Emperor’s personal territory. 

 

        Located on the untamed hinterlands known as the Northlands, Johnstown offers a refuge for those needing protection or those that are wishing to live with compatriots that hold GOD above all. Located at the intersection of the Gypsywoods and the Huntmasters Forest, two immensely thick and dense forest ranges, early settlers of Johnstown engaged each other in lively competitions as to who was the best lumberjack. Notably, one of these lumberjack settlers, Solebron Dakach, would later be granted the title “Chieftan Crusher” by the Holy Orenian Emperor for Solebron’s ability to cut through foes with his great strength developed from the cutting of these trees. The thick woodlands inspired some Hound ordermen to adopt fitting nicknames, such as the Armiger who adopted the name “Forrester.” 

 

        While its distant location means Johnstown is intimately tied to the Order of the Hounds of John, many of its residents and Hound Ordermen tend the expansive farms that take use of the fertile Northlands soil. Johnstown is primary an agrarian based society, offering new citizens plots of land to begin their own farms and make their own fortunes. Furthermore, Johnstown’s agrarian society has attracted many highlanders of Raevir descent: the Raevir being well known for their hearty nature against the cold and natural skill at farming. Raevir are found in large numbers in the town, notably with the steward being Abram Stalistena, the man in charge of ensuring the overall function and order to the town. 

 

Housing

 

Johnstown homes, much like its residents, are humble and not especially opulent. Johnstown hovels are styled in a traditional Raevir style, with thick thatched roofing that keeps out rain and snow, and thick log siding which keeps the homes insulated. Johnstown homes are built small to maximize the warmth from their fireplaces, as the Northlands can get especially cold from storms blown off the nearby Eastern Sea.

 

Furthermore Johnstown offers free housing for those seeking refuge under GOD. Any seeking refuge, be it those wanting to reunite with Raev kin or those seeking a haven safe from banditry or heathenry are welcome to share Johnstown’s hearth.

 

 

OOC --

Those wanting a house in Johnstown can contact myself, @Stalistena, or any Hound ordermember for assistance. 

 

 

 

 

PICS

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NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH JONESTOWN.

[CheekyNolan 5420]

Grigory confuses it with Jonestown

[jaubc 8]

This is just Jonestown right?

[Chronics 482]

cool town

 

[Somersetting 310]

Abram looks over the new leaflet, noting the selling points, “What in Godani’s name am Jonestown?” he wonders out loud to those in his office, “We have made naming of our village after Saint John, there am niet any saint Jone.”  He’d roll up the notice and pin it to the outside door of the little dimly lit room, before heading down to the fields to look over his countrymen toiling away in pious bliss.

[winterblood 11181]

An aging Kovachev woman smiles.

[cruzazul 2815]

Armande makes a note to visit his fledgling neighbors, impressed with the design and swiftness of their construction efforts.

[ooooowee 559]

Hadrian prays before one of the town’s shrines.

[Jentos 9425]

A foreign scholar murmurs a blessing to a writhing elven figure, crucified on a blackened cross. 

[ReveredOwl 5639]

Boniface makes a note to visit the humble peasantry.