Village Description: Sangbadi on Basian
Village Overview: Sangbadi is a small, isolated village located on the arid plains of Basian. With a population of around 200 people, Sangbadi is one of the many small communities that struggle to survive in the harsh environment of Basian. The village is built around a rare and precious water source—a deep underground well that has sustained the community for generations.
Environmental and Physical Characteristics:
- Atmosphere: Thin atmosphere, necessitating the use of oxygen masks or enclosed habitats during dust storms.
- Climate: Arid and harsh, with scorching days and freezing nights. Occasional dust storms sweep through the area, making outdoor activities challenging.
- Landscape: Rocky terrain with sparse, hardy vegetation adapted to the thin atmosphere and poor soil quality.
Village Layout and Infrastructure:
- Central Well: The heart of Sangbadi, the well is a deep, ancient structure that taps into an underground aquifer. It is the primary water source for the village and is closely guarded and maintained.
- Residential Huts: Modest homes made from local stone and reinforced with metal scavenged from old ruins and abandoned outposts. The homes are clustered close together to maximize the use of limited resources.
- Community Hall: A large, multi-purpose building where villagers gather for meetings, celebrations, and communal meals. It also serves as an emergency shelter during dust storms.
- Market Square: A small open area where traders from neighboring settlements occasionally visit to exchange goods. The market is a vital lifeline for the village, bringing in essential supplies that cannot be produced locally.
- Water Management Facility: A simple but effective system of pipes and storage tanks that distribute water from the central well to various parts of the village. The facility also includes a small water purification system to ensure the water remains safe to drink.
Key Locations:
- The Oasis Bar: The only bar in Sangbadi, run by an old villager named Harvick. The bar serves home-brewed ale and simple meals, and it's a popular gathering spot for villagers to unwind and share news.
- Sangbadi Smithy: Operated by Kiera, a skilled blacksmith who repairs farming tools and machinery. Her workshop is a critical part of the village, keeping equipment in working order.
- Healing Hands Clinic: Home to Mira, the village healer, who uses a mix of traditional herbal remedies and basic medical supplies to treat the villagers' ailments. Mira is highly respected and trusted within the community.
- Sangbadi Trading Post: Managed by the village's only full-time trader, Jaxon, the trading post stocks a variety of goods brought in by traveling merchants. Jaxon also acts as an intermediary for villagers wishing to trade their produce and crafts.
Atmosphere and Inhabitants:
Sangbadi’s inhabitants are resilient and self-reliant, accustomed to the challenges of living on a planet with scarce resources. The community is tight-knit, with a strong sense of mutual support and cooperation. Villagers share responsibilities and work together to maintain their way of life, from managing the well to farming the hardy crops that sustain them.
Typical Sights and Sounds:
- The creaking of the old well as water is drawn up.
- The clang of metal from Sangbadi Smithy.
- The hum of conversation and laughter from The Oasis Bar.
- The rustle of wind through the rocky landscape, often carrying dust and grit.
- The occasional braying of pack animals used by traders.
Adventure Hooks in Sangbadi:
- Water Crisis: The village's well is showing signs of contamination or depletion. The villagers must find a new water source or repair the well, and they seek help from outsiders with the necessary expertise.
- Bandit Threat: A group of bandits has been raiding nearby settlements. Sangbadi’s residents are worried they might be next and need assistance in fortifying the village or negotiating with the bandits.
- Lost Technology: Rumors of ancient technology buried in the nearby hills reach Sangbadi. Villagers hope this technology might help improve their living conditions, but they need help uncovering and understanding it.
- Medical Emergency: An unknown illness starts spreading through Sangbadi. Mira, the healer, is overwhelmed and requires outside help to diagnose and treat the disease.
- Trade Opportunity: A traveling merchant offers a lucrative trade deal that could bring much-needed resources to Sangbadi, but there’s a catch—the deal involves a dangerous journey to another part of Basian.