Coal Town is a Thorpe in the Duchy of Appalachia.
Overview[]
Nestled in a hidden hollow in the mountains near Harlan, Kentucky, Coal Town is a thorpe, or faerie town, originally built by nockers. The glade that houses Coal Town is anchored by a sacred stone, a large chunk of coal that lies unnoticed among a great many similar piece in a coal bin alongside Hollis Burnette's house. Nockers, boggans, and eshu comprise the greatest number of residents, though the faerie thorpe has its share of redcaps, pooka, sluagh, and satyrs as well. Two trolls serve as the town militia.
The Coal Town Handicraft Cooperative allows the residents of the town to support themselves without the need for outside jobs. Faerie crafters create statuettes made of coal, finely crafted quilts, decorated brooms, baskets, and furniture, which they sell at craft shows and in local stores. Most of the cottages in the glade are constructed from local rock and wood then enchanted as their residents see fit. While mortals see only a small (and relatively poor) mountain enclave, the Kithain are treated to everything from snug European style chalets to palaces carved from ice to jeweled castles to cottages seemingly made from cookies and candy.
References[]
- CTD. Kingdom of Willows, pp. 63-64.