Situated at the edge of the desert, Eeme has a prime position for controlling trade to the settlements to the north along the plains of the western shore. Good grazing nearby means a supply of wool and meat, as well as grain. Eeme acts as a caravan stop and connecting point for those goods traveling north, and sometimes those traveling south down the river as well. Local merchants also add their wares to the traded goods. The buildings in Eeme are constructed of white limestone from a nearby quarry.
Buildings:
Temple of Edalirin
The temple is an important fixture for those giving thanks after a trip over the sands, as well as those desiring blessing in their trading endeavors. It boasts a ceramic mosaic floor depicting the lands of the world-desert centermost, surrounded by ocean, swamp, mountain and plain.
Eeme School
As an important trading center, it is also important for the children of Eeme to reason and record well.
The priest of the temple lives and teaches here. Guest rooms here sometimes house scholars who have come to visit the library.
North Wind Inn
The North Wind Inn is famous for its hospitality as well as reasonable rates. Odath Smarka, the proprietor, can be reasonable, since he receives a portion of the profit from trade goods (happy traders make good deals) from Koeli trader (his brother in law).
Gwoha Stable
Esau Gwoha’s stable provides stalls for horses as well as camels. He contracts with farmers in the river valley to the north for fodder for the stock.
Annon Baskets
Wonar Annon uses reeds from the valley to the north to weave fine basket containers, furniture, and other assorted items.
Dakath Lighting
Faeta Dakath makes candles as well as scented oils. Dakath contracts with Podon for chimneys and lamps.
Drich Spices
Jero Drich and his family have collected and traded in spices for generations. Drich’s family collects spices from the desert as well as the fertile river valley north of Eeme.
Ulalid Smith Yin Ulalid repairs metals of various types, as well as serving as farrier to passing caravans.
Podon Glass
To satisfy a market in distant lands, Anar Podon takes the abundant desert sands and heats them into glass of various types. Minerals are added to make blue and highly desired rose glass as well. Podon trades glass objects such as drinking containers, lamps, bowls, and the occasional flat pane to outsiders. He also creates beads and jewelry trinkets to trade to the folk of the desert.
Adryk Bakery
Anit Adryk and his family use locally milled flour to create bread, pastries, cakes and sweets.
Mirede Pottery
Edal Mirede collects clay from the river valley to the north to create pottery containers as well as ceramic tiles.
Wool Market
Local shepherds lease storage in the market to trade their fleeces. There are also spinning, dying and weaving rooms available here for members of the communal market.
Sevessa Mill
Cado Sevessa and his family import grain from the farmers to the north and mill it into flour.
Abussa Butcher
Meth Abussa contracts with local shepherds to butcher and preserve their meat. He imports salt from the west.
Niemma Tannery
Umo Niemma’s tannery specializes in treatment of exotic hides from the north and from the desert.
Niemma trades more mundane harness and shoes as well.
Taren Bows
Asar Taren uses wood from the forests to the north to create bows reputed by hunters to be of the utmost quality.
Leal Sausages
Alaren Leal uses local meats and spices to create sausages that are prized locally for their flavor. He has begun to trade some of these sausages on caravans heading into the desert.
Reven Trader
Edam Reven and his trading partners specialize in textiles, foods (spices, sausages) and other miscellaneous trade goods.
Koeli Trader
The larger of two trading houses in Eeme, Datar Koeli specializes in pottery, glass, basketry, jewelry and textiles. Koeli imports wooden objects, leather, textiles and metals to Eeme from the north.
Adalind Tinker
Noel Adalind can repair almost any small cooking device. He also makes clocks.
Moro Carter
Omar Moro repairs wagons.
Viela Jeweler
Laris Viela uses imported gems, silver and gold to create pendants, brooches and rings that are famous for their filagree designs.
Eeme Library
The Eeme Library is a repository for books containing information of the natural world, as well as cultural histories of the people of the desert, swamp, and mountains. There is even a small section on Dalmite lore.
Aceassa Clothing
Taran Aceassa’s shop uses locally grown wool as well as furs and imported cloth to create clothing that is a luxury for both local use and trade.
Olaveth Ropes
Reeds from the northern valley, as well as local textiles are used by Ven Olaveth to create ropes, as well as macrame containers of various sorts.
Pren Sundries
Darek Pren trades in smaller goods.
Other Structures
Ybobaen Fountain
The Ybobaen fountain is the central feature in the garden. It is an artesian well, whose waters are used to sustain the plants in the garden.
Cirath’s Well
Cirath’s well, the first dug in Eeme, flows with an artesian pressure and pure water.
Velind’s Well
Velind’s well is artesian.
Eeme Garden
The Eeme garden was planted as a showcase of the desert’s ability to bring forth life. Plants from distant lands are cultivated here in orderly plots. The outer rim of the garden contains plants from the desert oases. Birds are often found in the garden, taking advantage of the blooms and fruits.