Denron
Denron is a neighbourhood situated in the District of Vöhren, which is a part of Amt Aldáer. The community is predominantly inhabited by farmers, with the most notable estates being Lutz, Lympha and Hochter. These estates are either owned by the inhabitant or an external person, such as a landlord, baron or marquess. Before 1798 however, the whole neighbourhood was managed by the Rhodon family, who resided at Fieldfare Manor. Because of the patriotic movement and financial problems, the family had to sell their shares of the land and move out. Fieldfare Manor now stands derelict.
The majority of the neighbourhood is covered by a dense, ancient pine forest known as "Grenn forest". This forest is protected due to its age and ecological value, with only small portions developed into farmland. Grenn Forest is utilized for agroforestry, where various crops are grown amidst the ancient trees, including fruit and nut trees, mushrooms, as well as locally present species like juniper, cranberry, and blackberries. Additionally, animals such as sheep, chickens, and deer are raised by man in the forest.
In the southeast of the neighbourhood lies a raised bog, an extension of the Wester Wüste. The bogland is utilized for peat mining, and the ponds are used for retting flax.
Places
by Zev Chafer (original art)
Farm
Lutz Farm is a small farm situated in the Denron neighbourhood of the Vöhren district. The Lutz family has owned and run the farm for centuries. They cultivate a range of crops, including rye, buckwheat, and flax. The Rye and Buckwheat that are grown on the farm are used partly for personal use, but mainly sold to locals. The flax produced on the farm is processed into linen fabric, which is then traded with Boutique Vos. Along with crops, Lutz farm also has cattle that provide milk and meat. Some of the cattle are sold to locals as well.
by Zev Chafer (original art)
Farm
The Hochter farm is a small cattle farm located in the Denron neighbourhood of the Vöhren district. It is situated near the crossroads of the Kild River and the Holle River. The property is owned by the Hochter family, who primarily engage in raising and trading cattle. They either keep the cattle on their land or buy from local farmers, then sell the cattle or the produce to others. Their primary trading partner is Silbers butchery, a kosher butcher in the city of Lutheria, which is affiliated with the Hochter-Silbers family.
Shares
A share grants the owner the right to utilize a portion of the common lands that are collectively owned by the people in the area. Depending on the number of shares owned, individuals can utilize a certain percentage of the land for activities such as grazing, woodcutting, or peat extraction. Shares are typically associated with a specific building and can be passed down to the eldest child of the current owner or exchanged with others through trading.Name
Share(s)
Common land (%)
Owner
Common land
The Common Land refers to an area, such as a district or neighbourhood, that is collectively shared by the people living in that area. The amount of land that each person can use is determined by the number of shares they own.Land
Description
Grenn Forest is an ancient and protected forest that is utilized to a limited extent for wood collection. The majority of the forest is dedicated to agroforestry, producing various vegetables and fruits for the locals in exchange for maintaining the forest's preservation.
The Holle River is the second most important river in the region. It connects the city of Lutheria to the Kild River via a waterway, and is used for shipping, fish trade, power, and recreation. Navigating the river can be challenging due to its winding path and protected status, limiting access to specific types of ships such as flatboats.
The Kild River is the primary waterway in the area and serves multiple purposes including shipping, fishing, power generation, and recreational activities. Navigating the river can be challenging due to its winding path and protected status, limiting access to specific types of ships such as flatboats.
The Wester Wüste is a vast open plain that covers a significant portion of Kilden. Locals utilize it for grazing their animals, cutting and collecting turf, and retting flax.
Rights
The ownership of a share comes with certain rights that a person or group can exercise. These rights often apply to the common land that is shared among the inhabitants who have shares in the area. The number of shares determines the extent to which one can exercise these rights.
Right
Description
Grazing right
Grazing rights allow residents of a specific area to let their livestock, like sheep, cattle, and goats, graze on a designated portion of communal land, based on their ownership shares.
Wood right
Wood rights allow inhabitants of a specific area to collect wood from the forest in that area, according to the portion of the share they own.
Forestry right
Forestry rights entitle residents of a specific area to utilize a local forest for agroforestry and receive a share of its profits based on the shares that they own.
Turf right
Turf rights allow inhabitants of a specific area to cut and collect turf or peat from that area, according to the amount of shares they own.
Water right
The Water right allows an area or inhabitants of that area to use the water for recreation (excluding fishing) or as a power source. This right is often connected to buildings instead of people and is limited.
Duties
A duty is a mandatory task that an inhabitant of an area must carry out in exchange for the right to live in that area. This requirement applies to both people with and without shares in the land, and it applies whether or not they use the Common Land.
Duty
Description
Planting trees
The inhabitants of the area have a duty to replant trees in the forest and plant new trees on the open plains to prevent desertification. It must be shown that when a tree has been cut down, at least two more trees have been planted. If a person fails to do so, they will risk a fine.
Maintaining infrastructure
The residents of the area are responsible for maintaining the infrastructure, including roads, ditches, and dykes. Failure to do so may result in a fine and potential responsibility for repair costs if issues with the infrastructure arise.
Maintaining agroforest
The residents of the area are responsible for maintaining the agroforest that they use. This includes replanting, sowing, cleaning, and ploughing the forest. Failure to do so may result in a fine or loss of rights.
by Zev Chafer (original art)
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