Point Island Lighthouse was originally constructed only a few years after the founding of the city, during the construction of the rest of the city and its bridges. The treacherous rocks that line the swampy delta made shipping a dangerous prospect at night, especially when inclement weather made the shore all-but-impossible to spot due to Kenash's notoriously thick fog banks. Constructed on an island outcropping overlooking the harbor, the lighthouse was originally designed as a "flame beacon", in other words, the light at the top of the lighthouse was little more than an open flame with a large parabolic mirror to focus the light for incoming ships. However, since the The Paille Family of Stormsgrace is thick with Stormwardens, the lighthouse is kept lit by stormgems at no cost to the city that cause the lighthouse to be one of the most brilliant on The Suvan Sea.
The interior of the lighthouse is not nearly as neat as the outside. Lighthouse keepers are not known for their housekeeping skills, and the place is perpetually messy, with candle grease all over the floor, objects strewn about and a fine layer of dirt over everything. The current lighthouse keeper is quite diligent about keeping outsiders from intruding upon his domain, so this state of disorder is rarely seen by anyone. Despite this, the light atop the lighthouse is well-maintained; the keepers over the years have been very diligent about the quality of the light, knowing how important it was that it stayed bright and strong for the ships coming in.
The lighthouse serves as more than just a welcoming beacon for all those who wished to sail to Kenash. It also serves as a weather station, with the keeper often going to the top to test the winds for changes in weather that might bring rain or heat. It is also the tallest point in Kenash, thus the keeper is also responsible for overlooking the lands, and sounding the warning if a field is aflame, or if a ship is aground.
As one of the more iconic structures on Kenash, the Beacon is also a popular destination for lovers looking for a romantic spot to see the stars. Sneaking into the lighthouse is often a fun pastime for younger members of various Dynasties. While this is technically not allowed, the lighthouse keepers over the decades have mostly ignored this, so long as the dynasty children did not touch anything or break anything.
PC Staff
Name: Garush Saltspray
Race: Svefra
DoB: 32, Summer, 457 AV
PoB: Suvan Sea
Title: Lighthouse Keeper
Skills: Fishing 10, Sailing 10
Gnosis: Laviku (one mark)
Additional Info: Garush Saltspray has been the lighthouse keeper for Kenash for the past eighteen years. Despite his advancing years, Garush is still a spry old man, and he climbs the spiral steps of the lighthouse every day to ensure that The Point Island Lighthouse of Kenash still shines strong. He is very crabby, and dislikes people interfering with his work or appearing unannounced, and will often try to chase them off, either by berating them or shaking his cane at them. He occasionally goes into town to get supplies, but rarely goes out into the plantations unless there is a plantation fire. In those circumstances, Garush often uses his water Reimancy to assist in putting it out.
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Services Provided
Illumination: The primary service provided by the lighthouse is its light, which is diligently maintained by its keeper. It serves as a warning beacon for ships coming in at night, as the bayou can get very foggy during the twilight hours.
Rescue: The lighthouse keeper is responsible for rescuing any swimmers in distress, as well as notifying the City of Kenash in the event any ship is grounded.
Alerts: The lighthouse keeper is responsible for sounding the alarm should he detect any approaching threats either by sea or by land, as well as any fires in the city or in the surrounding swamp and fields. He lugs around a rather large bell to do this with. The current keeper's skill in water reimancy means that he is also sometimes called upon as a fire brigadier.
Weather Reporting: Being the tallest structure in Kenash, the lighthouse is also used by the keeper for weather prediction services. The keeper does his best to notify the plantation owners of when rain is likely, when a drought might hit, or when a storm may strike.
* Moderator Note: This can be a self-moderated location or a moderated location if needed. Credit goes to Garush Saltspray for the location writeup!
