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A '''hamlet''' is a group of rural dwellings that are too small to be considered a [[Village|village]], but possess an organisation that places them above [[Thorp|thorps]].  There are four types of hamlet, associated with [[Type-6 Hex|type-6]] and [[Type-5 Hex|type-5]] hexes, depending on whether one or two [[Hammer (symbol)|hammer symbols]] are present.  These four types, described below, are familiarly known as [[Hamlet#Communal Hamlet|communal hamlets]], [[Hamlet#Bailey Hamlet|bailey hamlets]] (or "hamlet forts"), [[Hamlet#Free Hamlet|free hamlets]] or [[Hamlet#Reeve Hamlet|reeve hamlets]] (also known as "gallows hamlets").
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A '''hamlet''' is a group of rural dwellings that are too small to be considered a [[Village|village]], but possess an organisation that places them above [[Thorp|thorps]].  Various forms of the hamlet occur in different hexes, with distinct [[Coin (symbol)|coin]], [[Bread (symbol)|bread]] and [[Hammer (symbol)|hammer]] signifiers.  Hamlets do vary in size, leadership, defense, personal freedom and facilities offered, while retaining the quality of a trifling importance and humble nature.  Any hamlet-dweller would see village life as exciting, fast-paced and a little terrifying.   
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In most cases, hamlets are made up of free persons, though the amount of freedom varies, as does local admistration.  Very little opportunity for trading exists, though some products — like bread, flour, [[River|river]] access or a place to safely camp are readily available, depending on the hamlet encountered.  The basis of prosperity for most everyone is the production and transshipment of food, wood and stone.
 
  
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== Communal Hamlet ==
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Hamlets may be divided into two general groups: those that occur in [[Type-6 Hex|type-6 hexes]] and those that occur in [[Type-5 Hex|type-5]].  Thereafter, the chief distinction is the amount of water power available (does the hamlet's hex include a [[River|river]] large enough to drive a [[Gristmill|water mill]]) or whether or not the hamlet is located upon the sea or a large lake.  In the latter case, the hamlet's significance is affected by the influence of currency rather than possessing a [[Barter Economy|barter economy]].
  
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== Forms ==
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'''Type-6 hamlets''' consist of:
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* '''[[Communal Hamlet|Communal hamlets]]''': isolated, with residents sharing possessions and responsibilities.
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* '''[[Bailey Hamlet|Bailey hamlets]]''': also called "hamlet forts," noted for the presence of a surrounding wall and artisanal residents.
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* '''[[Fishing Hamlet|Fishing hamlets]]''': located on bodies of water, with [[Catch Fishing (sage ability)|catch fishing]] supplanting farmland as the chief food supply.
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'''Type-5 hamlets''' consist of:
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* '''[[Free Hamlet|Free hamlets]]''': cooperative loose communities occupied by [[Freeholder|freeholders]] possessing increased farmland and rights.
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* '''[[Reeve Hamlet|Reeve hamlets]]''': also called "[[Gallows|gallows]] hamlets," provincially regulated locales noted for the presence of a local official of the realm.
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* '''[[Chartered Hamlet|Chartered hamlets]]''': noted for the presence of a [[Squire|squire]], [[Serf|serfs]] and [[Free Tenant|free tenants]].
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Saw pits are supported by nearby [[Woodcutting (sage ability)|woodcutters]] who maintain a hovel in the hamlet.  [[Windmill|Windmills]] may also occur if there hills in the hex, within a mile of the hamlet.  There may be up to three windmills; a [[Gristmill|gristmill]] for certain; a [[Fulling Mill|fulling mill]] if a fibre, cloth or clothing reference exists; and a [[Winepress|winepress]] if there are three references to grapes and wine.  Millers and their families dwell in hovels near the windmill.
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Each of these is defined by the number of [[:Category:Facilities|facilities]] available, which in turn is determined by the hex type's [[Infrastructure|infrastructure]].  No two hamlets look completely alike; naturally, cultures around the world add their curiosities, embellishments and personal designs upon the base structure provided.
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Altogether, the largest communal hamlets, which possess every possible facility, have 45-121 people (average 83) and 18-20 hovels.  If the number is low, most will be adults.  If high, most will be children.  Facilities are as like to be provided by parent and offspring, siblings or married couples.
 
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Decisions within the communal hamlet are made by a [[Elder Authority|council of elders]], who ensure the residents maintain a traditional view of life.  Community members belong to a single tribal group or clan; the prevalence of familial ties can become so strong that members must marry outside the hamlet.  As marriages are arranged, it's common for several hamlets to respect agreements on these lines made by past generations.
 
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[[Socage |Socage]] is paid jointly by all, helping to sustain every resident.  Often it isn't paid at all, as the hamlet is often remote.  Members of the community don't "own" their own land; land is communal.  Even gardens planted in one's own yard.  [[Debt]] is unheard of.  Those to resent group authority, or make trouble, are dealt with through expulsion.
 
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Within the [[Barter Economy|barter economy]], the garner is part of the community and therefore does not write [[Note Payable|notes payable]] to farmers within the hamlet.  However, there are usually isolated farmers who deliver their goods, whose goods are paid for and records kept.  Fees owed to the garner are owned by the whole community, with the elders determining how best to spend this money.
 
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: 1) The hamlet exists in no particular place within the hex, but it has a watersource that it accesses through wells.  Physical effort is needed to irrigate small areas by hand, but rainfall is usually sufficient to grow crops.
 
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: 2) The hamlet exists on a small 1 pt. river, which is sufficient to provide waterpower needed for a fulling mill, but not a gristmill nor a boat dock.  Note that in the example, the hamlet is near a road but not on it; access to the road would be provided by a simple [[Roads & Routes#Route Descriptions|path]].
 
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: 3) The hamlet possesses a singular hill that would allow for a windmill, even if the hamlet were largely covered by a forest.  Being within a mile of the hill means that again, this hamlet is recessed from the road.
 
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== Bailey Hamlet ==
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== Economy ==
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With the exception of few serfs, hamlets are largely made up of peasants, or [[Commoner (non-player character)|commoners]], who are nominally free largely through indifference from the crown.  These differ from freeholders, who possess deeds declaring the land they occupy to be theirs.  The amount of freedom varies among the people, as does local administration.  Little opportunity for trade and purchasing exists, though local products are available to outsiders with coin, while [[Boat Dock|boat docks]] and [[Way Station|way stations]] do provide additional wages for their operators.  The basis of prosperity for most everyone is the production and transshipment of food, wood and stone.
  
  

Latest revision as of 00:51, 13 August 2023

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A hamlet is a group of rural dwellings that are too small to be considered a village, but possess an organisation that places them above thorps. Various forms of the hamlet occur in different hexes, with distinct coin, bread and hammer signifiers. Hamlets do vary in size, leadership, defense, personal freedom and facilities offered, while retaining the quality of a trifling importance and humble nature. Any hamlet-dweller would see village life as exciting, fast-paced and a little terrifying.

Hamlets may be divided into two general groups: those that occur in type-6 hexes and those that occur in type-5. Thereafter, the chief distinction is the amount of water power available (does the hamlet's hex include a river large enough to drive a water mill) or whether or not the hamlet is located upon the sea or a large lake. In the latter case, the hamlet's significance is affected by the influence of currency rather than possessing a barter economy.

Forms

Type-6 hamlets consist of:

  • Communal hamlets: isolated, with residents sharing possessions and responsibilities.
  • Bailey hamlets: also called "hamlet forts," noted for the presence of a surrounding wall and artisanal residents.
  • Fishing hamlets: located on bodies of water, with catch fishing supplanting farmland as the chief food supply.


Type-5 hamlets consist of:


Each of these is defined by the number of facilities available, which in turn is determined by the hex type's infrastructure. No two hamlets look completely alike; naturally, cultures around the world add their curiosities, embellishments and personal designs upon the base structure provided.

Economy

With the exception of few serfs, hamlets are largely made up of peasants, or commoners, who are nominally free largely through indifference from the crown. These differ from freeholders, who possess deeds declaring the land they occupy to be theirs. The amount of freedom varies among the people, as does local administration. Little opportunity for trade and purchasing exists, though local products are available to outsiders with coin, while boat docks and way stations do provide additional wages for their operators. The basis of prosperity for most everyone is the production and transshipment of food, wood and stone.


See also,
Coin (symbol)
The Adventure

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