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stormcovemods) wrote2015-08-26 02:26 am
stormcovemods) wrote2015-08-26 02:26 am
Setting
Overview
Storm Cove is a small coastal town. For the most part, it appears that someone took a slice out of the Oregon coast and dropped it here, down to the types of vegetation and wildlife that can be found. A vast, chilly ocean borders it on the west, to the east, the forest rises into vast hills. In general the area is foggy and damp, rain is prevalent and temperatures usually leaning toward the cool side. It's certainly not a place for a desert dweller.
Forests
The woods that immediately surround the town are moderate in density and easy to navigate. They are laced with walkable paths and teaming with wildlife. Streams and ponds are scattered throughout. Though the terrain is uneven and littered with drops, gnarled roots, and other such woodsy hazards. You might stumble upon a waterfall or an abandoned building that has been reclaimed by nature. It is strongly advised that you do not enter these buildings.
The deeper the woods go, they more dense they become. There are no clear paths and the terrain is treacherous. Sheer cliffs and choking undergrowth make navigation difficult. While it appears one might be able to trek the forests all the way into the hills, you will find your path coming to an abrupt end, or that you've become completely turned around and are headed back to town.
The forests are packed with all manner of vegetation. Maple, oak, and ash trees. Even a few apple trees. Several types of evergreens, including spruce, pine, douglas fir, and cedar. All manner of ferns, fruit bearing and flowering plants can be found. Berries abound in summer and fall, but they may not all be edible.
The woods that immediately surround the town are moderate in density and easy to navigate. They are laced with walkable paths and teaming with wildlife. Streams and ponds are scattered throughout. Though the terrain is uneven and littered with drops, gnarled roots, and other such woodsy hazards. You might stumble upon a waterfall or an abandoned building that has been reclaimed by nature. It is strongly advised that you do not enter these buildings.
The deeper the woods go, they more dense they become. There are no clear paths and the terrain is treacherous. Sheer cliffs and choking undergrowth make navigation difficult. While it appears one might be able to trek the forests all the way into the hills, you will find your path coming to an abrupt end, or that you've become completely turned around and are headed back to town.
The forests are packed with all manner of vegetation. Maple, oak, and ash trees. Even a few apple trees. Several types of evergreens, including spruce, pine, douglas fir, and cedar. All manner of ferns, fruit bearing and flowering plants can be found. Berries abound in summer and fall, but they may not all be edible.
Beaches
A majority of the coastlines within Storm Cove are rocky and treacherous. The cooler weather leaves the dark stones slippery and dangerous, high tides almost completely covering the beaches. Since most are backed by tall cliffs, it's advised to be well away from them when the tide comes in. The benefit is that at low tide, these beaches yield a plethora of tide pools that are teeming with colorful sea life.
To the south is a long stretch of sandy beach, backed by grassy dunes. You're less likely to find tidepools here, but even at high tide, this stretch of shore is far safer.
On both types of beach, it's possible to find all sorts of things that have washed in from the ocean. Seashells of all shapes and sizes. Driftwood ranging from small branches to large stumps. From time to time, unnatural things find their way to the shore, as well.
Well of the Gods
On the outcropping of rocky beach to the south is a rather spectacular feature. Dubbed the Well of the Gods, this deep hole in the shore is treacherous at tidal changes. It spans over ten feet across with sheer, rocky walls straight down into the watery depths. It is unknown how deep it is, but it is said anyone who has fallen in has never come back. Even at high tide, it seems the hole never fills. Water constantly drains into it. As waves hit it, or the shore around it, water can spray out with the force of a geyser.
On the outcropping of rocky beach to the south is a rather spectacular feature. Dubbed the Well of the Gods, this deep hole in the shore is treacherous at tidal changes. It spans over ten feet across with sheer, rocky walls straight down into the watery depths. It is unknown how deep it is, but it is said anyone who has fallen in has never come back. Even at high tide, it seems the hole never fills. Water constantly drains into it. As waves hit it, or the shore around it, water can spray out with the force of a geyser.
The Cove
A small bay surrounded by steep cliffs. It is approximately a half mile in diameter at its widest point. The waters within the cove itself are incredibly rough and it is not advised to swim or attempt to enter the water here. The narrow opening creates unstable currents and it's easy to get dragged out into the open water. However, the small inlet and rocks around the cove do make for a spectacular display, especially in stormy weather.
A small bay surrounded by steep cliffs. It is approximately a half mile in diameter at its widest point. The waters within the cove itself are incredibly rough and it is not advised to swim or attempt to enter the water here. The narrow opening creates unstable currents and it's easy to get dragged out into the open water. However, the small inlet and rocks around the cove do make for a spectacular display, especially in stormy weather.
Rocks
There are several rocky protrusions around the coast and in the cove itself. Most of these seem innocuous and simply a result of the wear of the sea on the land. However, the largest and most prominent of these is distant off the coast, as impossible to reach as the hills behind the town. Vaguely crescent shaped, surrounding three prominent pillars or stone.
The Town
The town is a strange patchwork of buildings. Ranging from looking as though they were built just yesterday to being centuries old. Some are little more than crumbling foundations. Eras vary greatly, and seems to have no effect on how decayed they are.
Various buildings appear to have been in several sorts of natural disasters. But neighboring buildings seem to have escaped the damage. Fires, floods, landslides, sinkholes, tornadoes. But overall, the town as a whole has a strong sense of abandonment. A ghost town that's being slowly reclaimed by the forests and ocean.
The area is generally sandy and grass within town. Paved roads are rather crude without curbs or proper markers. Vegetation is thick around houses, from bushes to towering trees.
The town is powered by rudimentary electric system. Fraying lines supported on weather worn poles. The source of the power seems unclear, but it seems to be functional. Most of the time. Well...half the time.
A detailed listing of the town can be found on the locations page
