County Rusovich lies in the interior of Port Royale, and has long served as a place of quiet contemplation and repose for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of Port Royale or the debates raging in the Talqamar.
Far from a squalid backwater, the towns of County Rusovich make a profitable living supplying food and meat to the larger coastal cities, and lumber to fuel the shipbuilding at the heart of the Port Royale economy. Yet the pace of life is slower, with time to appreciate the beauty of the land, and the people you call neighbors. The taverns of every town offer solid work for the bards of the land, who benefit from the bardic schools of Kargamum. The Count will ensure the farmers have access to the most advanced seeds from nearby Ameno County, and provide tuition assistance for promising students in need who seek training at the Talqamar.
In the county seat, Morskaya, one can find the Archives of the Watchers. This building holds the primary records of the Watchers, a religious group dedicated to observing and recording the stars and the lives of Menn, to foretell coming events and record the unfolding of history.
The OOC goals of County Rusovich are to create a rewarding and peaceful play experience for those who are fascinated by lore and want to observe the 10 year story in all of its glory, with a feel leaning towards that one gets picturing a peaceful moor.
The Watchers are intended as a “religious cult,” likely Qindred though that may change based on tribal options, that will try and have members nearby for all major story events to assist in documenting these events. They will also work closely with the Observatory at the Talqamar, Port Royale’s research and education hub, for astronomy and astrology observations to try and predict future events so Watchers can be ready to observe.
The county economy is largely focused on supplying the resource needs of the major population and industry centers of the duchy. The Count himself will probably be focusing on scribing and animal husbandry, specifically breeding otterbears.
Please contact me directly on Discord @Rusovich#4730 or just join the Port Royale Duchy Discord and say hello.