1780 AD
1780 AD
The American Revolution, while a thousand miles to the west of Desten, brings with it big changes to the island. The population of Sophara jumped to over 200 residents thanks to people giving up on the dream of the New World and settling instead in Desten thanks to the war. Central Sophara sees the most changes, as several new traders open up shop along the intersection of Desten Boulevard and Cross Avenue. Ships begin docking nearly once a month, bringing with them trade and currency. The Bricksons benefit the most from this small population boom thanks to all the construction projects, especially as new families begin building their new homes.
Seeing potential in a larger market, the Hemming family, which has a monopoly on farmland in Desten, develops and cultivates a barley farm to the north of their apple farm. The Bricksons and Hemmings continue to be in a fierce rivalry that sometimes spilled into arguments and fights, especially in the increasingly dysfunctional Desten Council. The monthly meetings by the council become more of a shout-fest than median of communication and ideas it used to be. The sense of community that existed within Sophara is all but gone thanks to the rivalry between the two families.
Elsewhere in town, a Swiss watchmaker called Fabrice Gourin settles in Sophara, and begins creating beautiful watches that become the talk of the town and one of the most sought after items by visiting sailors and traders. He calls his creations after his family name, and Gourin becomes the first Destenian born brand in the young nation’s history.
Central Sophara looking West.
An aerial of Sophara.
Sophara and the farms surrounding it.
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