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== Byzantium ==
Founded in 1015 by Chewius, and expatriot of Jenn Kellon on the east side of Crystal Canal. Like its historical namesake, Byzantium lies on an important waterway and is at the crossroads of important trade routes in southern central Freedom Isle. There is a templar to keep out criminals and tower consripts to fend of beasts, making it a safe place to live. The village has grown into the largest in the canal area.
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view from Bearshark Overlook
== Moonshine Bay ==
Founded in 1015 by Chewius, and expatriot The colonial outpost of Jenn Kellon on the east side of Crystal Canal. Like its historical namesake, Byzantium lies on an important waterway and is at the crossroads of important trade routes in southern central Freedom Isle. There is no staff of guards needed in this peaceful village, we rely on volunteers to fend of hostile beasts. http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/chewius/wurm201107241619Deliverance.jpgview from Bearshark Overlook
==Key buildings and facilities==
*Shipyard- on the bay beside the docks. A convenient place for building ships or offloading cargo.
*Mines- main mine down ramp from the foundry has multiple iron copper and lead veins. 2nd mine along the shore with lead.
*The Barn - near the farmlands. Storage for food and materials, convenient location for crafting non metal items.
*Cafe - house for cooking and food storage.
*Bazaar- facility for merchants. (Now moved to the canal side) 1 so far, anyone is welcome.
*Spirit cottage - at village plaza near the token (70) cast
==Resources==
Important ores including iron and lead and copper are in on sightdeed mine, we maintain tree farms and an almost completed island for
island for controlled but open access to clay. We also have access to silver copper and tar. Growing cow and deer herds will
herds will provide meat and hides.
==Transportation==
want is a bed and a chest.
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founding