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Eula

2011-10-14T15:09:03Z

Gurubear:

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Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2011-04-05T00:23:44Z

Gurubear:

{{Template:S-freedom}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=[[Player:Gurubear|Guru Bear]]
|population=32
|allies=
* Eremite Point
* Hall Of The Bard
* Smallbears Chapel
* Wotu

|enemies=None
}}
The Village of Small Bears is a village on Independence, part of the Freedom Isles, situated in the southern half of the Island. It has been founded by Guru Bear, the original founder of the Village of the Small Bears, a settlement on the now abandoned Jenn Kellon home land. The rest of this article is currently about the old village.

'''The Village of the Small Bears''' was a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and Becky. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]] Who is now to be found in a very small bay on Independence.

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* Andrea
* Aroundthehorn
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* Benoen
* Blofield
* Brattygirl
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* Conger
* Dangron
* Elenadia
* [[Player:Elwood|Elwood]]
* Erelafay
* Fenrir
* Greatphoenix
* Hatstrosity
* Hilti
* Hokimu
* |Kamie
* Ladybird
* Lokia
* Lolabelle
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* Maxian
* Morieta
* Neoss
* Nmds
* Palepu
* Patro
* Qob
* Royster
* Seleano
* Splashed
* Windee
* Woodchuck

And maybe you?

Updated 20th April

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Well, whatever next?

The Village of the Small Bears has grown much over the last year. It's harbour boasts many boats, we have built two giant colossi, a pier has been constructed, and the beach and the shore frontage are being finished as I type.

But things should not stay like that, and the Founder, he of many a wild and furry idea, will soon be putting pen to paper and designing another great task for the busy citizens.

Watch this space!

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards Serene Bear Landing, continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2011-04-05T00:22:40Z

Gurubear:

{{Template:S-freedom}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=[[Player:Gurubear|Guru Bear]]
|population=32
|allies=
* Eremite Point
* Hall Of The Bard
* Smallbears Chapel
* Wotu

|enemies=None
}}
The Village of Small Bears is a village on Independence, part of the Freedom Isles, situated in the southern half of the Island. It has been founded by Guru Bear, the original founder of the Village of the Small Bears, a settlement on the now abandoned Jenn Kellon home land.
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and Becky. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]] Who is now to be found in a very small bay on Independence.

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* Andrea
* Aroundthehorn
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* Benoen
* Blofield
* Brattygirl
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* Conger
* Dangron
* Elenadia
* [[Player:Elwood|Elwood]]
* Erelafay
* Fenrir
* Greatphoenix
* Hatstrosity
* Hilti
* Hokimu
* |Kamie
* Ladybird
* Lokia
* Lolabelle
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* Maxian
* Morieta
* Neoss
* Nmds
* Palepu
* Patro
* Qob
* Royster
* Seleano
* Splashed
* Windee
* Woodchuck

And maybe you?

Updated 20th April

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Well, whatever next?

The Village of the Small Bears has grown much over the last year. It's harbour boasts many boats, we have built two giant colossi, a pier has been constructed, and the beach and the shore frontage are being finished as I type.

But things should not stay like that, and the Founder, he of many a wild and furry idea, will soon be putting pen to paper and designing another great task for the busy citizens.

Watch this space!

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards Serene Bear Landing, continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2011-04-05T00:14:28Z

Gurubear:

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=[[Player:Gurubear|Guru Bear]]
|population=32
|allies=
* Eremite Point
* Hall Of The Bard
* Smallbears Chapel
* Wotu

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and Becky. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]] Who is now to be found in a very small bay on Independence.

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* Andrea
* Aroundthehorn
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* Benoen
* Blofield
* Brattygirl
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* Conger
* Dangron
* Elenadia
* [[Player:Elwood|Elwood]]
* Erelafay
* Fenrir
* Greatphoenix
* Hatstrosity
* Hilti
* Hokimu
* |Kamie
* Ladybird
* Lokia
* Lolabelle
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* Maxian
* Morieta
* Neoss
* Nmds
* Palepu
* Patro
* Qob
* Royster
* Seleano
* Splashed
* Windee
* Woodchuck

And maybe you?

Updated 20th April

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Well, whatever next?

The Village of the Small Bears has grown much over the last year. It's harbour boasts many boats, we have built two giant colossi, a pier has been constructed, and the beach and the shore frontage are being finished as I type.

But things should not stay like that, and the Founder, he of many a wild and furry idea, will soon be putting pen to paper and designing another great task for the busy citizens.

Watch this space!

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards Serene Bear Landing, continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement talk:Brohalla

2010-02-09T13:37:25Z

Gurubear: /* Controversal Material */

Looking at "recent changes" listing I see almost 20 edits to the Brohalla page, one right after another, most of them small. This suggests that the person making changes is using [save page] after each change. By using [show preview] you can make your changes, view them, make another change, view it, etc, and then save when you are done with the session. It makes comparing changes easier for other members of your village. It also doesn't use as much space on the "recent changes" page, so other peoples' edits stay visible longer. Thanks! [[User:Urman|Urman]] 10:50, 2 November 2009 (CST)

I've been told already and am doing as you suggested now. Sorry for the inconvenience, I'm still sort of new to this editing bussiness. -Yuuinar

== Controversal Material ==

Please ensure that in editing this page (or any other Wurm Wiki page) no controversial material such as Nazi related images (example: the removed edited image of gate at Auswitch concentration camp) or any parodies of extremist views are used. These sorts of images are wholly inappropriate for Wurm Online and are seen as highly offensive. (Guru Bear)

Settlement talk:Brohalla

2010-02-09T13:34:13Z

Gurubear: /* Controversal Material */

Settlement talk:Brohalla

2010-02-09T13:33:36Z

Gurubear: /* Controversal Material */ new section

Looking at "recent changes" listing I see almost 20 edits to the Brohalla page, one right after another, most of them small. This suggests that the person making changes is using [save page] after each change. By using [show preview] you can make your changes, view them, make another change, view it, etc, and then save when you are done with the session. It makes comparing changes easier for other members of your village. It also doesn't use as much space on the "recent changes" page, so other peoples' edits stay visible longer. Thanks! [[User:Urman|Urman]] 10:50, 2 November 2009 (CST)

I've been told already and am doing as you suggested now. Sorry for the inconvenience, I'm still sort of new to this editing bussiness. -Yuuinar

== Controversal Material ==

Please ensure that in editing this page no controversial material such as Nazi related images (example: the removed edited image of gate at Auswitch concentration camp) or any parodies of extremist views are used. These sorts of images are wholly inappropriate for Wurm Online and are seen as highly offensive.

Settlement

2010-02-02T10:41:28Z

Gurubear:

{{infobox|Please note that the system for deeds is currently being redesigned and the sale of deeds has been removed from Traders}}

[[Main Page]] / [[Useful links for beginners]] / '''{{PAGENAME}}'''

''To see a list of the current settlements, see the Category [[:Category:Settlements|Settlements]].''

A [[settlement]] is an area of land owned by a player or group of players. There are two kinds of settlements: ''villages'' and ''homesteads''. A settlement is marked by a [[settlement token]] in the exact center of the settlement.

== Advantages ==
* [[Deed guards]] protecting the settlement
* Reduced [[decay]] on [[structure]]s
* Village chat (not for homesteads)
* Respawn at your own settlement from anywhere on the map when you die.
* Respawn at allied settlements that are within 50 [[tile]]s when you die.
* [[Skill]]-loss when dying on your own [[deed]] or allied deed is only 0.025. [[Suicide]]s have the normal skill-loss of 0.25.
* Control of who is allowed which actions within the settlement area
* Setting reputations to keep out unwanted people
* A settlement token to have your [[bank]] account at
* Instant logout when leaving Wurm inside the settlement (some exceptions apply)
* [[Champion player|Champion]]s suiciding on a deed get a 50% chance of not counting as a [[real death]]
* Less skill decay (see the token for how much)
* Size 10 village deeds and above receive a [[trader]] (homesteads do not)

== Founding ==
To found a settlement you must first obtain a deed. Unlike [[Writ of Ownership|writs]], which are created by building a [[house]], deeds must be purchased from a [[NPC]] trader. Village deeds at size 10 or more include a free trader. The price of a [[village deed]] starts at 25 [[silver coin|silver]] for a size 5, while [[homestead deed]]s start at 5 [[silver coin|silver]].

New settlements have some restrictions on placement. Villages must be placed at least 100 tiles away from the nearest village, or 50 tiles away from the nearest homestead. Villages may never be any closer than the 100 tile limit to another village, regardless of settings.

Homesteads must be placed at least 20 tiles away from settlements with the '''other settlements''' permission enabled. If it is disabled, it must be at least 50 tiles away if the other settlement is a homestead, or 100 tiles away if it is a village. This distance is counted from both settlements' border, not the token.

Settlements can only be founded within your [[kingdom]]. On the [[wild server]], this might require building [[guard tower]]s.

The settlement is usually centered on the settlement token, and covers its size in tiles in every direction. A size 10 settlement thus covers a 21x21 square (10 + 1 + 10). This area includes the tile borders' "outside" the outermost tiles.

If the founding tile of the settlement has a house or fences, the token is moved to a random spot away from them. The deed borders do not move with it.

Founding a settlement too close to water will fail. Each homestead's token must be placed a certain distance from tiles submersed in water. In the case of a size 5 Homestead, there must be no water tiles in a radius of 2 tiles from the center of the deed. This means that a 5x5 square should be at the center of where you plan to deed.

'''Tip:''' You can test whether you are able to plant a deed at your current location simply by trying to found it. If the box that allows you to set the deed's name pops up, then you are in a deedable spot and can safely cancel the box without using up the deed. If you are too close to another deed, you will get an error message in the event window.

== Deed resizing ==
An existing settlement may be resized by using an unplanted deed on the settlement token. Resizing a deed gives half the money back for the old deed to the mayor, keeps the old upkeep, and adds a month's worth of light upkeep. Resizing can make a settlement both smaller and larger, but villages can only be resized with village deeds and homesteads with homestead deeds.

== Disbanding ==
* A deed may be disbanded. The owner receives half of the cost of the deed, and half of the remaining [[upkeep]] if manually disbanded. The owner will receive nothing back if the deed is disbanded due to lack of upkeep. The money is placed in the former owner's bank account. It is believed this money comes direct from the King (reasonable since deed money goes to direct to the King).
* Only people with the ''manage roles'' permission, or the mayor, may disband the settlement; citizens can stop a disband.
* Disbanding a village takes 24 hours. Disbanding a homestead takes 1 hour.
* When villages disband, all the [[gate]]s are unlocked.
* Size 5 homesteads may not be disbanded in the first week after having been planted.

== Citizens ==
A homestead can only have one citizen. A village can have many, with the exact number depending on the size. Making someone a citizen of a village requires the '''citizens' ''' permission. If the village is a dictatorship, the mayor can also remove citizens. Citizens can also leave on their own volition using ''/revoke <village name>''. Citizens of a democracy cannot be removed; they must revoke their citizenship. If you have become a citizen of a village of homestead in the past 24 hours, you will not be able to join a new village until 24 hours have passed.

Each citizen is assigned a role determining which actions are allowed inside the settlement. Customizing, adding and removing roles requires the '''manage roles''' permission.

== Voting ==
All settlements have a mayor. The initial mayor is the founder of the settlement. At any given time, the mayor is the one who holds the deed. Trading the deed make the new owner of the deed, the mayor. Villages can elect a new mayor by a successful vote. Success requires a majority: 51% of the votes if the village is a democracy, 81% if it is a dictatorship. Citizens may vote at any time, once per election. The election ends immediately whenever one candidate has received a majority of the votes, or when all votes have been cast. (Elections can continue, even though the incumbent mayor is already clearly going to win, until a majority have voted.) Each citizen is allowed only one vote per election, and can only vote for another citizen (not for themselves). A vote can't be changed after it is cast. If a new mayor is elected, the deed transfers into their possession ''(not tested)''. Once an election is completed, a new vote will initiate a new election.

''Possibly the mayor can only be changed once per week, regardless of the number of elections in a week? - investigating.''

== Guards and upkeep ==
Settlements are automatically protected by [[deed guards]]. Guards can be light, medium, or heavy. Changing the guard level requires the ''hire guards'' permission. If the guard level is decreased, it cannot be increased again until a [[week]] has passed.

Guards will attack aggressive [[creature]]s that enter the settlement area, as well as any character with -30 or lower [[reputation]]. Negative reputation is automatically aquired when [[stealing]] and otherwise breaking the settlement rules. Citizens with the '''manage roles''' permission can also set reputations manually.

Guards demand payment. This payment is calculated as a percentage of the deed price. One [[month]] (actually 28 days) with light guards costs 10% of the deed price, medium guards cost 30%, and heavy guards 50%. ''Note: size 5 homesteads are an exception to this rule. See the table below for their upkeep cost''.

Two months with medium guards on a size 10 village costs 2 * (1g * 30%) = 60 silver. Note: the payment happens continuously in small increments, not one big payment once a month.

Every settlement has an upkeep fund, which guards take their payment from. Anyone can donate money to the fund, even non-citizens. If the upkeep fund is depleted the settlement is disbanded automatically. A large upkeep fund reduces decay on buildings and [[fence]]s in the settlement. If the fund has more than a month of upkeep there is no decay at all.

=== Upkeep draining ===
On the Wild server, citizens of the enemy kingdom can drain your token once all your deed guards are dead. An enemy draining your token will remove 15% of the monthly upkeep cost from the upkeep fund, of which the drainer receives half. Upkeep cost is treated as always being at least 5 silver, which gives a minimum drain of 75 copper (37.5 to the drainer). A drain can occur once every 24 real-time hours.

Draining cannot take more money than the upkeep fund actually contains. If a drain empties the upkeep fund completely, the deed will disband in a short while. (The reason given will be the generic lack of upkeep message.)

== Allies and wars ==
Someone with the ''diplomat'' permission can make alliances or declare wars against other settlements.

===Allies===
* Allies can respawn on the deed if they die within 50 tiles of it.
* Allies have their own deed role.
* Allies have a green outline.
* Allies can loot your [[corpse]] when you're online.
* Allies can pick up items on the ground, even if they're on deed and your permissions would otherwise not allow people to do so

===Wars===
Wars in Wurm need to be accepted by both sides to come into effect. When a war is in effect, the normal penalties for same-kingdom fighting do not apply. Enemy citizens will have a red outline.

== Permissions ==

=== Permission Roles ===
Each role can have a different set of permissions enabled. There are no known permissions that control butchering and burying.

; Build : Plan, color, and continue buildings and fences <br> Also allows [[lockpicking]]
; [[Forestry]] : Chopping down [[tree]]s, picking [[sprout]]s, planting sprouts
; Destroy buildings : Destroying buildings, [[building plan]]s, fences, and fence plans. Only works on citizens, not allies. <br> Also allows lockpicking
; Farm : Sowing, [[farming]] and harvesting fields <br> Also allows [[milk]]ing and leading [[animals]]
; Hire guards : Changing guard level
; Citizens : Making non-citizens into citizens. If your village has the maximum number of citizens, none can be added.
; Manage roles : Change role permissions and role assignments, change reputations <br> Also allows disbanding the settlement
; Mine : [[Mining]]
; [[Terraform]] : Dig, pack, pave and flatten
; Expand : Expand the settlement with a larger deed
; Pass fences : Passing through all fences, even locked ones
; Lock fences : Locking fences
; Attack citizen : Attacking citizens
; Attack non-citizen : Attacking non-citizens
; Diplomat : Form alliances, declare war, make peace
; DELETE : This permission will delete the role if set

There are two additional permissions, which are not linked to roles

; Other settlements: Normally, settlements are not allowed within 100 tiles from a village, or within 50 tiles from a homestead. Setting this option allows homesteads within those limits, with a minimum distance of 20 tiles.

; Items and creatures : This allows ''anyone'' to pick up [[item]]s and [[tame]] animals within the settlement (but not inside buildings). Allies are always able to do this, unchecked or not.

=== Perimeter Control ===

On the [[freedom server]], perimeter control allows deed holders to specify which activities can be carried out in said deed's immediate vicinity by non-citizens. Allies do not have such restrictions unless set this way. The size of the perimeter a deed controls can be found on the table below. The following are the perimeter options.
;Build fences : Allows non-citizens to build fences. Is probably the permission for repairing fences, too.
;Destroy fences : Allows non-citizens to bash or [[Catapults (item)|catapult]] fences.
;Destroy roads and floorboards : Allows non-citizens to turn roads and floorboards into dirt tiles.
;Build roads and floorboards : Allows non-citizens to [[pave]].
;Build houses : Allows non-citizens to plan and build [[house]]s. Is probably the permission for repairing houses, too.
;Allow allies to do all of the above : Allows [[Settlement#Allies_and_wars|allies]] to perform any of the actions listed above.

== Details ==
Rows with one citizen are homesteads. The other rows are villages.

''Monthly upkeep'' is actually for 28 days. Note: size 5 homestead upkeep deviates from the usual rates.

{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
! colspan="2" | Deed
! rowspan="2" | Citizens
! colspan="2" | Perimeter control
! rowspan="2" | Price
! colspan="3" | Monthly upkeep
! colspan="3" | Number of guards
|-
! Size !! Area
! Size !! Area
! Light !! Medium !! Heavy
! Light !! Medium !! Heavy
|-
| rowspan="2" | 5 || rowspan="2" | 11x11
| 10 || +50 || 111x111 || 25s
| 2s 50c || 7s 50c || 12s 50c
| rowspan="2" | 2 || rowspan="2" | 3 || rowspan="2" | 5
|-
| 1 || +5 || 21x21 || 5s
| style="color:red" | 1s 50c || style="color:red" | 4s 50c || style="color:red" | 7s 50c
|-
| rowspan="2" | 10 || rowspan="2" | 21x21
| 40 || +50 || 121x121 || 1g
| 10s || 30s || 50s
| rowspan="2" | 5 || rowspan="2" | 7 || rowspan="2" | 10
|-
| 1 || +10 || 41x41 || 75s
| 7s 50c || 22s 50c || <tt>37s 50c</tt>
|-
| 15 || 31x31
| 90 || +50 || 131x131 || 2g25s
| 22s 50c || 67s 50c || 1g 12s 50c
| 7 || ?? || 15
|-
| rowspan="2" | 20 || rowspan="2" | 41x41
| 160 || +50 || 141x141 || 4g
| 40s || 1g 20s || 2g
| rowspan="2" | 10 || rowspan="2" | ?? || rowspan="2" | 20
|-
| 1 || +20 || 81x81 || 2g
| 20s || 60s || 1g
|-
| 50 || 101x101
| 1,000 || +50 || 201x201 || 20g
| 2g || 6g || 10g
| 33 || ?? || 66
|-
| 100 || 201x201
| 4,000 || +50 || 301x301 || 40g
| 4g || 12g || 20g
| ?? || ?? ||133
|-
| 200 || 401x401
| 16,000 || +50 || 501x501 || 55g
| 5g 50s || 16g 50s || 22g 50s
| ?? || ?? || ??
|}

[[Category:Misc]]
[[Category:Babel/S]]

Settlement

2010-02-02T10:40:17Z

Gurubear:

{{infobox|Please note that the System for Deeds is currently being redesigned and the sale of deeds has been removed from Traders}}

[[Main Page]] / [[Useful links for beginners]] / '''{{PAGENAME}}'''

''To see a list of the current settlements, see the Category [[:Category:Settlements|Settlements]].''

A [[settlement]] is an area of land owned by a player or group of players. There are two kinds of settlements: ''villages'' and ''homesteads''. A settlement is marked by a [[settlement token]] in the exact center of the settlement.

== Advantages ==
* [[Deed guards]] protecting the settlement
* Reduced [[decay]] on [[structure]]s
* Village chat (not for homesteads)
* Respawn at your own settlement from anywhere on the map when you die.
* Respawn at allied settlements that are within 50 [[tile]]s when you die.
* [[Skill]]-loss when dying on your own [[deed]] or allied deed is only 0.025. [[Suicide]]s have the normal skill-loss of 0.25.
* Control of who is allowed which actions within the settlement area
* Setting reputations to keep out unwanted people
* A settlement token to have your [[bank]] account at
* Instant logout when leaving Wurm inside the settlement (some exceptions apply)
* [[Champion player|Champion]]s suiciding on a deed get a 50% chance of not counting as a [[real death]]
* Less skill decay (see the token for how much)
* Size 10 village deeds and above receive a [[trader]] (homesteads do not)

== Founding ==
To found a settlement you must first obtain a deed. Unlike [[Writ of Ownership|writs]], which are created by building a [[house]], deeds must be purchased from a [[NPC]] trader. Village deeds at size 10 or more include a free trader. The price of a [[village deed]] starts at 25 [[silver coin|silver]] for a size 5, while [[homestead deed]]s start at 5 [[silver coin|silver]].

New settlements have some restrictions on placement. Villages must be placed at least 100 tiles away from the nearest village, or 50 tiles away from the nearest homestead. Villages may never be any closer than the 100 tile limit to another village, regardless of settings.

Homesteads must be placed at least 20 tiles away from settlements with the '''other settlements''' permission enabled. If it is disabled, it must be at least 50 tiles away if the other settlement is a homestead, or 100 tiles away if it is a village. This distance is counted from both settlements' border, not the token.

Settlements can only be founded within your [[kingdom]]. On the [[wild server]], this might require building [[guard tower]]s.

The settlement is usually centered on the settlement token, and covers its size in tiles in every direction. A size 10 settlement thus covers a 21x21 square (10 + 1 + 10). This area includes the tile borders' "outside" the outermost tiles.

If the founding tile of the settlement has a house or fences, the token is moved to a random spot away from them. The deed borders do not move with it.

Founding a settlement too close to water will fail. Each homestead's token must be placed a certain distance from tiles submersed in water. In the case of a size 5 Homestead, there must be no water tiles in a radius of 2 tiles from the center of the deed. This means that a 5x5 square should be at the center of where you plan to deed.

'''Tip:''' You can test whether you are able to plant a deed at your current location simply by trying to found it. If the box that allows you to set the deed's name pops up, then you are in a deedable spot and can safely cancel the box without using up the deed. If you are too close to another deed, you will get an error message in the event window.

== Deed resizing ==
An existing settlement may be resized by using an unplanted deed on the settlement token. Resizing a deed gives half the money back for the old deed to the mayor, keeps the old upkeep, and adds a month's worth of light upkeep. Resizing can make a settlement both smaller and larger, but villages can only be resized with village deeds and homesteads with homestead deeds.

== Disbanding ==
* A deed may be disbanded. The owner receives half of the cost of the deed, and half of the remaining [[upkeep]] if manually disbanded. The owner will receive nothing back if the deed is disbanded due to lack of upkeep. The money is placed in the former owner's bank account. It is believed this money comes direct from the King (reasonable since deed money goes to direct to the King).
* Only people with the ''manage roles'' permission, or the mayor, may disband the settlement; citizens can stop a disband.
* Disbanding a village takes 24 hours. Disbanding a homestead takes 1 hour.
* When villages disband, all the [[gate]]s are unlocked.
* Size 5 homesteads may not be disbanded in the first week after having been planted.

== Citizens ==
A homestead can only have one citizen. A village can have many, with the exact number depending on the size. Making someone a citizen of a village requires the '''citizens' ''' permission. If the village is a dictatorship, the mayor can also remove citizens. Citizens can also leave on their own volition using ''/revoke <village name>''. Citizens of a democracy cannot be removed; they must revoke their citizenship. If you have become a citizen of a village of homestead in the past 24 hours, you will not be able to join a new village until 24 hours have passed.

Each citizen is assigned a role determining which actions are allowed inside the settlement. Customizing, adding and removing roles requires the '''manage roles''' permission.

== Voting ==
All settlements have a mayor. The initial mayor is the founder of the settlement. At any given time, the mayor is the one who holds the deed. Trading the deed make the new owner of the deed, the mayor. Villages can elect a new mayor by a successful vote. Success requires a majority: 51% of the votes if the village is a democracy, 81% if it is a dictatorship. Citizens may vote at any time, once per election. The election ends immediately whenever one candidate has received a majority of the votes, or when all votes have been cast. (Elections can continue, even though the incumbent mayor is already clearly going to win, until a majority have voted.) Each citizen is allowed only one vote per election, and can only vote for another citizen (not for themselves). A vote can't be changed after it is cast. If a new mayor is elected, the deed transfers into their possession ''(not tested)''. Once an election is completed, a new vote will initiate a new election.

''Possibly the mayor can only be changed once per week, regardless of the number of elections in a week? - investigating.''

== Guards and upkeep ==
Settlements are automatically protected by [[deed guards]]. Guards can be light, medium, or heavy. Changing the guard level requires the ''hire guards'' permission. If the guard level is decreased, it cannot be increased again until a [[week]] has passed.

Guards will attack aggressive [[creature]]s that enter the settlement area, as well as any character with -30 or lower [[reputation]]. Negative reputation is automatically aquired when [[stealing]] and otherwise breaking the settlement rules. Citizens with the '''manage roles''' permission can also set reputations manually.

Guards demand payment. This payment is calculated as a percentage of the deed price. One [[month]] (actually 28 days) with light guards costs 10% of the deed price, medium guards cost 30%, and heavy guards 50%. ''Note: size 5 homesteads are an exception to this rule. See the table below for their upkeep cost''.

Two months with medium guards on a size 10 village costs 2 * (1g * 30%) = 60 silver. Note: the payment happens continuously in small increments, not one big payment once a month.

Every settlement has an upkeep fund, which guards take their payment from. Anyone can donate money to the fund, even non-citizens. If the upkeep fund is depleted the settlement is disbanded automatically. A large upkeep fund reduces decay on buildings and [[fence]]s in the settlement. If the fund has more than a month of upkeep there is no decay at all.

=== Upkeep draining ===
On the Wild server, citizens of the enemy kingdom can drain your token once all your deed guards are dead. An enemy draining your token will remove 15% of the monthly upkeep cost from the upkeep fund, of which the drainer receives half. Upkeep cost is treated as always being at least 5 silver, which gives a minimum drain of 75 copper (37.5 to the drainer). A drain can occur once every 24 real-time hours.

Draining cannot take more money than the upkeep fund actually contains. If a drain empties the upkeep fund completely, the deed will disband in a short while. (The reason given will be the generic lack of upkeep message.)

== Allies and wars ==
Someone with the ''diplomat'' permission can make alliances or declare wars against other settlements.

===Allies===
* Allies can respawn on the deed if they die within 50 tiles of it.
* Allies have their own deed role.
* Allies have a green outline.
* Allies can loot your [[corpse]] when you're online.
* Allies can pick up items on the ground, even if they're on deed and your permissions would otherwise not allow people to do so

===Wars===
Wars in Wurm need to be accepted by both sides to come into effect. When a war is in effect, the normal penalties for same-kingdom fighting do not apply. Enemy citizens will have a red outline.

== Permissions ==

=== Permission Roles ===
Each role can have a different set of permissions enabled. There are no known permissions that control butchering and burying.

; Build : Plan, color, and continue buildings and fences <br> Also allows [[lockpicking]]
; [[Forestry]] : Chopping down [[tree]]s, picking [[sprout]]s, planting sprouts
; Destroy buildings : Destroying buildings, [[building plan]]s, fences, and fence plans. Only works on citizens, not allies. <br> Also allows lockpicking
; Farm : Sowing, [[farming]] and harvesting fields <br> Also allows [[milk]]ing and leading [[animals]]
; Hire guards : Changing guard level
; Citizens : Making non-citizens into citizens. If your village has the maximum number of citizens, none can be added.
; Manage roles : Change role permissions and role assignments, change reputations <br> Also allows disbanding the settlement
; Mine : [[Mining]]
; [[Terraform]] : Dig, pack, pave and flatten
; Expand : Expand the settlement with a larger deed
; Pass fences : Passing through all fences, even locked ones
; Lock fences : Locking fences
; Attack citizen : Attacking citizens
; Attack non-citizen : Attacking non-citizens
; Diplomat : Form alliances, declare war, make peace
; DELETE : This permission will delete the role if set

There are two additional permissions, which are not linked to roles

; Other settlements: Normally, settlements are not allowed within 100 tiles from a village, or within 50 tiles from a homestead. Setting this option allows homesteads within those limits, with a minimum distance of 20 tiles.

; Items and creatures : This allows ''anyone'' to pick up [[item]]s and [[tame]] animals within the settlement (but not inside buildings). Allies are always able to do this, unchecked or not.

=== Perimeter Control ===

On the [[freedom server]], perimeter control allows deed holders to specify which activities can be carried out in said deed's immediate vicinity by non-citizens. Allies do not have such restrictions unless set this way. The size of the perimeter a deed controls can be found on the table below. The following are the perimeter options.
;Build fences : Allows non-citizens to build fences. Is probably the permission for repairing fences, too.
;Destroy fences : Allows non-citizens to bash or [[Catapults (item)|catapult]] fences.
;Destroy roads and floorboards : Allows non-citizens to turn roads and floorboards into dirt tiles.
;Build roads and floorboards : Allows non-citizens to [[pave]].
;Build houses : Allows non-citizens to plan and build [[house]]s. Is probably the permission for repairing houses, too.
;Allow allies to do all of the above : Allows [[Settlement#Allies_and_wars|allies]] to perform any of the actions listed above.

== Details ==
Rows with one citizen are homesteads. The other rows are villages.

''Monthly upkeep'' is actually for 28 days. Note: size 5 homestead upkeep deviates from the usual rates.

{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
! colspan="2" | Deed
! rowspan="2" | Citizens
! colspan="2" | Perimeter control
! rowspan="2" | Price
! colspan="3" | Monthly upkeep
! colspan="3" | Number of guards
|-
! Size !! Area
! Size !! Area
! Light !! Medium !! Heavy
! Light !! Medium !! Heavy
|-
| rowspan="2" | 5 || rowspan="2" | 11x11
| 10 || +50 || 111x111 || 25s
| 2s 50c || 7s 50c || 12s 50c
| rowspan="2" | 2 || rowspan="2" | 3 || rowspan="2" | 5
|-
| 1 || +5 || 21x21 || 5s
| style="color:red" | 1s 50c || style="color:red" | 4s 50c || style="color:red" | 7s 50c
|-
| rowspan="2" | 10 || rowspan="2" | 21x21
| 40 || +50 || 121x121 || 1g
| 10s || 30s || 50s
| rowspan="2" | 5 || rowspan="2" | 7 || rowspan="2" | 10
|-
| 1 || +10 || 41x41 || 75s
| 7s 50c || 22s 50c || <tt>37s 50c</tt>
|-
| 15 || 31x31
| 90 || +50 || 131x131 || 2g25s
| 22s 50c || 67s 50c || 1g 12s 50c
| 7 || ?? || 15
|-
| rowspan="2" | 20 || rowspan="2" | 41x41
| 160 || +50 || 141x141 || 4g
| 40s || 1g 20s || 2g
| rowspan="2" | 10 || rowspan="2" | ?? || rowspan="2" | 20
|-
| 1 || +20 || 81x81 || 2g
| 20s || 60s || 1g
|-
| 50 || 101x101
| 1,000 || +50 || 201x201 || 20g
| 2g || 6g || 10g
| 33 || ?? || 66
|-
| 100 || 201x201
| 4,000 || +50 || 301x301 || 40g
| 4g || 12g || 20g
| ?? || ?? ||133
|-
| 200 || 401x401
| 16,000 || +50 || 501x501 || 55g
| 5g 50s || 16g 50s || 22g 50s
| ?? || ?? || ??
|}

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[[Category:Babel/S]]

User:Unforgiven

2010-01-09T21:13:57Z

Gurubear:

Unforgiven is a previous Head Game Master.

Founder and First Khan of The Horde, elevated to game master with the original 5 game masters on map 4.

User:Manny

2009-12-29T11:50:59Z

Gurubear:

#redirect [[Player:Manny]]

Field

2009-12-29T11:50:14Z

Gurubear:

#redirect [[Terrain:Field]]

Marsh

2009-12-29T11:48:59Z

Gurubear:

#redirect [[Terrain:Marsh]]

Stone House

2009-12-29T11:45:47Z

Gurubear: Redirected page to Stone house

#REDIRECT [[Stone house]]

Main Page

2009-12-29T11:22:55Z

Gurubear:

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User:Gurubear

2009-12-29T11:21:12Z

Gurubear:

Guru Bear is a player currently on the Independence server, the first of the Freedom servers. He is also involved with aspects of game promotion and publicity, game management, web development, sound development and music for the game. He has been working in this capacity for Wurm Online since 2007, in his own bearish way.

Guru Bear is a former sound engineer/designer and is currently an advertising producer, writer and composer. He has been working in TV, Radio, Films and Games for around 30 years. He still thinks frames should have sprocket holes in them and that sticky tape is the best way of joining things together.

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User:Gurubear

2009-12-09T23:08:44Z

Gurubear: New page: Guru Bear is a player currently on the Independence server, the first of the Freedom servers. He is also involved with aspects of game promotion and publicity, game management, web develop...

Chat

2009-12-08T14:47:01Z

Gurubear: /* Local */

[[Main Page]] :: [[Chat]]

In the lower left corner (by default), you have the chat window. This is where you talk in Local, Kingdom, Village (when you become a citizen on a deed), and Private Messages (PM). To close a private conversation or Kingdom chat, click the small X in the upper right corner of the window. Local chat cannot be closed.

The chat window shortcut <code>'''t'''</code>.

To use special characters in any of the chat dialogs refer to this [[ASCII_Table|chart]].

== Local ==

Local is a channel for players within about 320 meters (80 [[tile|tiles]]) radius from your position. The local channel is close to free speech, but you may not use offensive language, such as racist, sexist, and homophobic comments, nor may you talk about illegal drugs or substances. Both Blacklighters and Whitelighters can talk here. It is possible for players to be within the 80 tile radius and not appear in the list of names if they are [[stealth|stealthed]] or inside of a mine. Note that if a certain player is annoying, use ( /ignore name )to stop their comments.

== Kingdom ==

Whether you are a member of [[Jenn-Kellon]], [[Horde of the Summoned]], or [[Mol-Rehan]], Kingdom chat is a way for you to speak to all online members of your Kingdom. To talk in Kingdom when the window isn't open, use the <code>'''/shout'''</code> command, like so: "/shout Look out for the truck!" Use the command <code>'''/kchat'''</code> to turn off Kingdom chat from displaying entirely. The same command can be used to begin displaying Kingdom chat again.

As this channel is moderated, the rules for Kingdom chat are:

* Respect the rights of others. You may not harass ( sexually or otherwise), threaten or cause unwanted distress to any member.
* Do not use sexually explicit, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive language.
* Do not discuss controversial topics such as (but not limited to) politics, religion, racism, sexism, history, geography, social studies, chemistry, evolution, or sexual orientation.
* Do not talk about drugs, drug usage, or any illegal substances.
* Do not talk about illegal activities such as warez, torrents, or macro's, even jokingly.
* English is the primary language for these forums.
* Posting of inappropriate links into kingdom chat will not be tolerated.
* Do not swear, Use of workarounds are not acceptable.
* Do not spam.
* Use of caps is frowned upon , and excessive cap use may be penalized.
* If you say something that is offensive to a large group of people and are asked to stop, please do so.
* Openly insulting, berating, or 'verbally' abusing CMs, GMs, or Devs will result in a mute.
* Impersonating a CM / GM is bannable.

[[GM]]s and [[Moderater|CMs]] have the right to issue warnings, mutes as they see necessary to enforce these rules. In some cases excessive rule breaking or deliberate verbal attacks may warrant banning.

== Village ==

If you are a member of a [[Village]], the village chat can be opened using the <code>'''/village'''</code> command, followed by your message. All members of your village who are currently logged in will get the messages sent here.

== Private Message ==

To talk to only one player, use the <code>'''/tell'''</code> or <code>'''/t'''</code> commands. For example:

/tell Zyndrome Hello, you may already be an instant winner!

/t Zyndrome Hello, can you help me?

You may ignore somebody with the command <code>'''/ignore'''</code>, followed by their username. Unignoring is accomplished the same way. <code>'''/ignore'''</code> without a name following returns a list of whom you are ignoring.

[[Category:Misc]]
[[Category:Babel/C]]

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2009-07-30T16:15:14Z

Gurubear: /* Founder */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=32
|allies=
* [[Eremite Point]]
* [[Hall Of The Bard ]]
* [[Smallbears Chapel]]
* [[Wotu]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
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== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]] Who is now to be found in a very small bay on Independence.

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Andrea|Andrea]]
* [[Player:Aroundthehorn|Aroundthehorn]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Benoen|Benoen]]
* [[Player:Blofield|Blofield]]
* [[Player:Brattygirl|Brattygirl]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Conger|Conger]]
* [[Player:Dangron|Dangron]]
* [[Player:Elenadia|Elenadia]]
* [[Player:Elwood|Elwood]]
* [[Player:Erelafay|Erelafay]]
* [[Player:Fenrir|Fenrir]]
* [[Player:Greatphoenix|Greatphoenix]]
* [[Player:Hatstrosity|Hatstrosity]]
* [[Player:Hilti|Hilti]]
* [[Player:Hokimu|Hokimu]]
* [[Player:Kamie|Kamie]]
* [[Player:Ladybird|Ladybird]]
* [[Player:Lokia|Lokia]]
* [[Player:Lolabelle|Lolabelle]]
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* [[Player:Maxian|Maxian]]
* [[Player:Morieta|Morieta]]
* [[Player:Neoss|Neoss]]
* [[Player:Nmds|Nmds]]
* [[Player:Palepu|Palepu]]
* [[Player:Patro|Patro]]
* [[Player:Qob|Qob]]
* [[Player:Royster|Royster]]
* [[Player:Seleano|Seleano]]
* [[Player:Splashed|Splashed]]
* [[Player:Windee|Windee]]
* [[Player:Woodchuck|Woodchuck]]

And maybe you?

Updated 20th April

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Well, whatever next?

The Village of the Small Bears has grown much over the last year. It's harbour boasts many boats, we have built two giant colossi, a pier has been constructed, and the beach and the shore frontage are being finished as I type.

But things should not stay like that, and the Founder, he of many a wild and furry idea, will soon be putting pen to paper and designing another great task for the busy citizens.

Watch this space!

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Player:Gurubear

2008-10-26T22:48:42Z

Gurubear:

{{HP-home-jk}}
Gurubear tries hard to be a helpful player - not the most knowledgeable around, but always there if you need advice, even if it just which page on Wurmpedia to find something. If you are a new player and want to ask the silly questions we all ask when new, Gurubear will be happy to help.

Gurubear is the Founder and was the mayor of the [[Village of Small Bears]] that is situated about 5 minutes east of Newtown on the Home Server. He also is involved in the community that is scattered around the bay and runs the community website [http://www.bearsofwurm.co.uk Bears of Wurm]

Gurubear is sometimes known by the name Bard of Wurm and composes music for the Wurm Online game. He can also be found under the website with a spanner from time to time or doing something else incomprehensible in the background somewhere. Typical bear, really.
[[Category:Players]]
[[Category:Babel/G]]

Player:Gurubear

2008-10-26T22:48:13Z

Gurubear:

{{HP-home-jk}}
Gurubear tries hard to be a helpful player - not the most knowledgeable around, but always there if you need advice, even if it just which page on Wurmpedia to find something. If you are a new player and want to ask the silly questions we all ask when new, Gurubear will be happy to help.

Gurubear is the Founder and was the mayor of the [[Village of Small Bears]] that is situated about 5 minutes east of Newtown on the Home Server. He also is involved in the community that is scattered around the bay and runs the community website [http://www.sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm Bears of Wurm]

Gurubear is sometimes known by the name Bard of Wurm and composes music for the Wurm Online game. He can also be found under the website with a spanner from time to time or doing something else incomprehensible in the background somewhere. Typical bear, really.
[[Category:Players]]
[[Category:Babel/G]]

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-09-27T00:39:02Z

Gurubear: /* Founder */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=32
|allies=
* [[Bear Bay]]
* [[Phoenix Enterprises ]]
* [[Roadside]]
* [[Willow Bay]]
* [[Wotu]]
* [[Hall of the Bard]]
|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]] (Currently in his holiday villa)

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Acorn|Acorn]]
* [[Player:Aroundthehorn|Aroundthehorn]]
* [[Player:Askepios|Askepios]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Benoen|Benoen]]
* [[Player:Blofield|Blofield]]
* [[Player:DaveDavidson|DaveDavidson]]
* [[Player:Dasea|Dasea]]
* [[Player:Erelafay|Erelafay]]
* [[Player:Farmerjoe|Farmerjoe]]
* [[Player:Greatphoenix|Greatphoenix]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Jackstone|Jackstone]]
* [[Player:Kentatapio|Kentatapio]]
* [[Player:Krawco|Krawco]]
* [[Player:Lokia|Lokia]]
* [[Player:Lolabelle|Lolabelle]]
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* [[Player:Maxian|Maxian]]
* [[Player:Mordka|Mordka]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Niallite|Niallite]]
* [[Player:Palepu|Palepu]]
* [[Player:Perji|Perji]]
* [[Player:Royster|Royster]]
* [[Player:Soapsud|Soapsud]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Tokkers|Tokkers]]
* [[Player:Willburn|Willburn]]
* [[Player:Windee|Windee]]
* [[Player:Wooty|Wooty]]

And maybe you?

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Well, whatever next?

The Village of the Small Bears has grown much over the last year. It's harbour boasts many boats, we have built two giant colossi, a pier has been constructed, and the beach and the shore frontage are being finished as I type.

But things should not stay like that, and the Founder, he of many a wild and furry idea, will soon be putting pen to paper and designing another great task for the busy citizens.

Watch this space!

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-09-27T00:37:59Z

Gurubear:

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=32
|allies=
* [[Bear Bay]]
* [[Phoenix Enterprises ]]
* [[Roadside]]
* [[Willow Bay]]
* [[Wotu]]
* [[Hall of the Bard]]
|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Acorn|Acorn]]
* [[Player:Aroundthehorn|Aroundthehorn]]
* [[Player:Askepios|Askepios]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Benoen|Benoen]]
* [[Player:Blofield|Blofield]]
* [[Player:DaveDavidson|DaveDavidson]]
* [[Player:Dasea|Dasea]]
* [[Player:Erelafay|Erelafay]]
* [[Player:Farmerjoe|Farmerjoe]]
* [[Player:Greatphoenix|Greatphoenix]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Jackstone|Jackstone]]
* [[Player:Kentatapio|Kentatapio]]
* [[Player:Krawco|Krawco]]
* [[Player:Lokia|Lokia]]
* [[Player:Lolabelle|Lolabelle]]
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* [[Player:Maxian|Maxian]]
* [[Player:Mordka|Mordka]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Niallite|Niallite]]
* [[Player:Palepu|Palepu]]
* [[Player:Perji|Perji]]
* [[Player:Royster|Royster]]
* [[Player:Soapsud|Soapsud]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Tokkers|Tokkers]]
* [[Player:Willburn|Willburn]]
* [[Player:Windee|Windee]]
* [[Player:Wooty|Wooty]]

And maybe you?

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Well, whatever next?

The Village of the Small Bears has grown much over the last year. It's harbour boasts many boats, we have built two giant colossi, a pier has been constructed, and the beach and the shore frontage are being finished as I type.

But things should not stay like that, and the Founder, he of many a wild and furry idea, will soon be putting pen to paper and designing another great task for the busy citizens.

Watch this space!

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-09-27T00:37:43Z

Gurubear:

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|founder=Guru Bear
|population=32
|allies=
* [[Bear Bay]]
* [[Phoenix Enterprises ]]
* [[Roadside]]
* [[Willow Bay]]
* [[Wotu]]
* [[Hall of the Bard]]
|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Acorn|Acorn]]
* [[Player:Aroundthehorn|Aroundthehorn]]
* [[Player:Askepios|Askepios]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Benoen|Benoen]]
* [[Player:Blofield|Blofield]]
* [[Player:DaveDavidson|DaveDavidson]]
* [[Player:Dasea|Dasea]]
* [[Player:Erelafay|Erelafay]]
* [[Player:Farmerjoe|Farmerjoe]]
* [[Player:Greatphoenix|Greatphoenix]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Jackstone|Jackstone]]
* [[Player:Kentatapio|Kentatapio]]
* [[Player:Krawco|Krawco]]
* [[Player:Lokia|Lokia]]
* [[Player:Lolabelle|Lolabelle]]
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* [[Player:Maxian|Maxian]]
* [[Player:Mordka|Mordka]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Niallite|Niallite]]
* [[Player:Palepu|Palepu]]
* [[Player:Perji|Perji]]
* [[Player:Royster|Royster]]
* [[Player:Soapsud|Soapsud]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Tokkers|Tokkers]]
* [[Player:Willburn|Willburn]]
* [[Player:Windee|Windee]]
* [[Player:Wooty|Wooty]]

And maybe you?

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Well, whatever next?

The Village of the Small Bears has grown much over the last year. It's harbour boasts many boats, we have built two giant colossi, a pier has been constructed, and the beach and the shore frontage are being finished as I type.

But things should not stay like that, and the Founder, he of many a wild and furry idea, will soon be putting pen to paper and designing another great task for the busy citizens.

Watch this space!

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-09-27T00:35:56Z

Gurubear: /* Future Plans */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=32
|allies=
* [[Bear Bay]]
* [[Phoenix Enterprises ]]
* [[Roadside]]
* [[Willow Bay]]
* [[Wotu]]
* [[Hall of the Bard]]
|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Acorn|Acorn]]
* [[Player:Aroundthehorn|Aroundthehorn]]
* [[Player:Askepios|Askepios]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Benoen|Benoen]]
* [[Player:Blofield|Blofield]]
* [[Player:DaveDavidson|DaveDavidson]]
* [[Player:Dasea|Dasea]]
* [[Player:Erelafay|Erelafay]]
* [[Player:Farmerjoe|Farmerjoe]]
* [[Player:Greatphoenix|Greatphoenix]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Jackstone|Jackstone]]
* [[Player:Kentatapio|Kentatapio]]
* [[Player:Krawco|Krawco]]
* [[Player:Lokia|Lokia]]
* [[Player:Lolabelle|Lolabelle]]
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* [[Player:Maxian|Maxian]]
* [[Player:Mordka|Mordka]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Niallite|Niallite]]
* [[Player:Palepu|Palepu]]
* [[Player:Perji|Perji]]
* [[Player:Royster|Royster]]
* [[Player:Soapsud|Soapsud]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Tokkers|Tokkers]]
* [[Player:Willburn|Willburn]]
* [[Player:Windee|Windee]]
* [[Player:Wooty|Wooty]]

And maybe you?

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Well, whatever next?

The Village of the Small Bears has grown much over the last year. It's harbour boasts many boats, we have built two giant colossi, a pier has been constructed, and the beach and the shore frontage are being finished as I type.

But things should not stay like that, and the Founder, he of many a wild and furry idea, will soon be putting pen to paper and designing another great task for the busy citizens.

Watch this space!

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-09-27T00:32:00Z

Gurubear:

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=32
|allies=
* [[Bear Bay]]
* [[Phoenix Enterprises ]]
* [[Roadside]]
* [[Willow Bay]]
* [[Wotu]]
* [[Hall of the Bard]]
|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Acorn|Acorn]]
* [[Player:Aroundthehorn|Aroundthehorn]]
* [[Player:Askepios|Askepios]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Benoen|Benoen]]
* [[Player:Blofield|Blofield]]
* [[Player:DaveDavidson|DaveDavidson]]
* [[Player:Dasea|Dasea]]
* [[Player:Erelafay|Erelafay]]
* [[Player:Farmerjoe|Farmerjoe]]
* [[Player:Greatphoenix|Greatphoenix]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Jackstone|Jackstone]]
* [[Player:Kentatapio|Kentatapio]]
* [[Player:Krawco|Krawco]]
* [[Player:Lokia|Lokia]]
* [[Player:Lolabelle|Lolabelle]]
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* [[Player:Maxian|Maxian]]
* [[Player:Mordka|Mordka]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Niallite|Niallite]]
* [[Player:Palepu|Palepu]]
* [[Player:Perji|Perji]]
* [[Player:Royster|Royster]]
* [[Player:Soapsud|Soapsud]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Tokkers|Tokkers]]
* [[Player:Willburn|Willburn]]
* [[Player:Windee|Windee]]
* [[Player:Wooty|Wooty]]

And maybe you?

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Player:Gurubear

2008-08-31T14:20:56Z

Gurubear:

{{HP-home-jk}}
Gurubear tries hard to be a helpful player - not the most knowledgeable around, but always there is you need advice, even if it just which page on Wurmpedia to find something. If you are a new player and want to ask the silly questions we all ask when new, Gurubear will be happy to help.

Gurubear is the Founder and was the mayor of the [[Village of Small Bears]] that is situated about 5 minutes east of Newtown on the Home Server. He also is involved in the community that is scattered around the bay and runs the community website [http://www.sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm Bears of Wurm]

Gurubear is sometimes known by the name Bard of Wurm and composes music for the Wurm Online game.
[[Category:Players]]
[[Category:Babel/G]]

Chat

2008-06-12T23:39:34Z

Gurubear:

[[Main Page]] :: [[Chat]]

In the lower left corner (by default), you have the chat window. This is where you talk in Local, Kingdom, Village (when you become a citizen on a deed), and Private Messages (PM). To close a private conversation or Kingdom chat, click the small X in the upper right corner of the window. Local chat cannot be closed.

The chat window shortcut <code>'''t'''</code>.

To use special characters in any of the chat dialogs refer to this [[ASCII_Table|chart]].

== Local ==

Local is a channel for players within about 320 meters (80 [[tile|tiles]]) radius from your position. The local channel is almost completely free speech, you may not use very offensive language, such as racist, sexist, and homophobic comments, nor may you talk about illegal drugs or substances. Both Blacklighters and Whitelighters can talk here. It is possible for players to be within the 80 tile radius and not appear in the list of names if they are [[stealth|stealthed]] or inside of a mine. Note that if a certain player is annoying, use ( /ignore name )to stop their comments.

{{Infobox|Note: The exception to this is the Newtown Local where Kingdom chat rules do apply. This is to ensure a pleasant starting environment for new players.}}

== Kingdom ==

Whether you are a member of [[Jenn-Kellon]], [[Horde of the Summoned]], or [[Mol-Rehan]], Kingdom chat is a way for you to speak to all online members of your Kingdom. As a new player, you talk in the Jenn-Kellon Kingdom chat, where only Whitelighters can talk. To talk in Kingdom when the window isn't open, use the <code>'''/shout'''</code> command, like so: "/shout Look out for the truck!"

As this channel is moderated, the rules for Kingdom chat are:

* Respect the rights of others. You may not harass ( sexually or otherwise), threaten or cause unwanted distress to any member.
* Do not use sexually explicit, harmfull, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive language.
* Do not discuss controversial topics such as (but not limited to) politics,religion, racism, sexism, or sexual orientation.
* Do not talk about drugs, drug usage,any illegal substances, or macro's , even jokingly.
* English is the primary language for these forums.
* Posting of inappropriate links into kingdom chat will not be tollerated.
* Do not swear, Use of work arounds are not acceptable.
* Do not spam.
* Use of caps is frowned upon , and excessive cap use may be penalised.
* If you say something that is offensive to a large group of people and are asked to stop, please do so.
* Openly insulting, berating, or 'verbally' abusing CMs, GMs, or Devs will result in a mute.
* Impersonating a CM / GM is bannable.

[[Devs_and_GMs|GMs]] and [[Moderater|CMs]] have the right to issue warnings, mutes as they see necessary to enforce these rules. In some cases excessive rule breaking or deliberate verbal attacks may warrant banning.

== Village ==

If you are a member of a [[Village]], the village chat can be opened using the <code>'''/village'''</code> command, followed by your message. All members of your village who are currently logged in will get the messages sent here.

== Private Message ==

To talk to only one player, use the <code>'''/tell'''</code> or <code>'''/t'''</code> commands. For example:

/tell Zyndrome Hello, you may already be an instant winner!

/t Zyndrome Hello, can you help me?

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Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-04-27T09:36:59Z

Gurubear: /* Citizens */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=25
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Blofield|Blofield]]
* [[Player:Calestus|Calestus]]
* [[Player:Constantine|Constantine]]
* [[Player:Elden|Elden]]
* [[Player:Hestia|Hestia]]
* [[Player:Jashakazamm|Jashakazamm]]
* [[Player:Lolabelle|Lolabelle]]
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:MrBurninator|MrBurninator]]
* [[Player:Pendragon|Pendragon]]
* [[Player:Royster|Royster]]
* [[Player:Rylee|Rylee]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Terasar|Terasar]]
* [[Player:Tokkers|Tokkers]]
* [[Player:Tryphina|Tryphina]]
* [[Player:Wooty|Wooty]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]

And maybe you?

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-04-18T15:51:16Z

Gurubear: /* Mayor */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=25
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Blofield|Blofield]]
* [[Player:Calestus|Calestus]]
* [[Player:Constantine|Constantine]]
* [[Player:Elden|Elden]]
* [[Player:Hestia|Hestia]]
* [[Player:Jashakazamm|Jashakazamm]]
* [[Player:Lolabelle|Lolabelle]]
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:MrBurninator|MrBurninator]]
* [[Player:Pendragon|Pendragon]]
* [[Player:Royster|Royster]]
* [[Player:Rylee|Rylee]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Terasar|Terasar]]
* [[Player:Tokkers|Tokkers]]
* [[Player:Tryphina|Tryphina]]
* [[Player:Wooty|Wooty]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]

And maybe you?

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Player:Tealc

2008-04-18T15:48:57Z

Gurubear:

{{HP-home-jk}}
Tealc is the current Mayor of the [[Village of Small Bears]] that is situated about 5 minutes east of Newtown on the Home Server.

He helps new and experienced players, premium and Free to Play, with the same vigour; this is a game about people and Tealc works to make it a good place for people to be and enjoy them selves.

[[Category:Players]]

Player:Tealc

2008-04-18T15:48:05Z

Gurubear: New page: {{HP-home-jk}} Tealc is the current Mayor of the Village of Small Bearsthat is situated about 5 minutes east of Newtown on the Home Server. He helps new and experienced players, premi...

{{HP-home-jk}}
Tealc is the current Mayor of the [[Village of Small Bears]]that is situated about 5 minutes east of Newtown on the Home Server.

He helps new and experienced players, premium and Free to Play, with the same vigour; this is a game about people and Tealc works to make it a good place for people to be and enjoy them selves.

[[Category:Players]]

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-04-18T15:44:34Z

Gurubear: /* Citizens */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=25
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Blofield|Blofield]]
* [[Player:Calestus|Calestus]]
* [[Player:Constantine|Constantine]]
* [[Player:Elden|Elden]]
* [[Player:Hestia|Hestia]]
* [[Player:Jashakazamm|Jashakazamm]]
* [[Player:Lolabelle|Lolabelle]]
* [[Player:Lureman|Lureman]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:MrBurninator|MrBurninator]]
* [[Player:Pendragon|Pendragon]]
* [[Player:Royster|Royster]]
* [[Player:Rylee|Rylee]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Terasar|Terasar]]
* [[Player:Tokkers|Tokkers]]
* [[Player:Tryphina|Tryphina]]
* [[Player:Wooty|Wooty]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]

And maybe you?

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Toolkits

2008-04-18T10:29:58Z

Gurubear: /* Planning Tools */

[[Main Page]] :: [[Toolkits|Online tools and calculators]]

== Highscores ==

[http://wurm.riceri.se/ Wurm Online Skillcompare (WOS)]

== Planning Tools ==
[http://www.jonathanedgecombe.com/townplanner/index.htm Town Planner] (By Dramen)

[http://www.jonathanedgecombe.com/caveplanner/index.htm Cave Planner] (By Dramen)

[http://jenn001.game.wurmonline.com/mapper/ Mapper] (By Discon)

[http://discon.googlepages.com/prospector.html Prospector] (Used for finding the location of ores)

[http://webdepp.sense-net.at/~toni/wurm/housecalc.php Housecalc]

== Calculators ==

[http://webdepp.sense-net.at/~toni/wurm/timecalc.php Time calculator]

[http://webdepp.sense-net.at/~toni/wurm/faithcalc.php Faith/pray calculator]

[http://webdepp.sense-net.at/~toni/wurm/favorcalc.php Favor calculator]

[http://webdepp.sense-net.at/~toni/wurm/seasoncalc.php Season calculator]

[http://webdepp.sense-net.at/~toni/wurm/slopecalc.php Slope calculator]

[http://webdepp.sense-net.at/~toni/wurm/compasscalc.php Compass quality calculator]

[http://orjans.se/wurmis/woacoc WoA & CoC price calculator]

[http://www.grahamedgecombe.com/kota/res/calcs/healing_covers.htm Healing covers calculator]

[[Category:Babel/T]]

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-04-17T15:58:25Z

Gurubear:

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=25
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

Of note are the two grand Colossi, The Small Bear and The Old Bear, that hold vigil over the Bay of Bears from their small islands just in front of Le Grande Promenade D'Ours.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:Yanlin|Yanlin]]
* [[Player:Candide|Candide]]
* [[Player:Jazimeira|Jazimeira]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Blackcobra|Blackcobra]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Gaia|Gaia]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Tokker|Tokker]]

And more ....

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-04-17T15:56:04Z

Gurubear:

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=25
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:Yanlin|Yanlin]]
* [[Player:Candide|Candide]]
* [[Player:Jazimeira|Jazimeira]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Blackcobra|Blackcobra]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Gaia|Gaia]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Tokker|Tokker]]

And more ....

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-04-17T15:54:15Z

Gurubear:

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=25
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

{| align="left"
| __TOC__
|}

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:Yanlin|Yanlin]]
* [[Player:Candide|Candide]]
* [[Player:Jazimeira|Jazimeira]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Blackcobra|Blackcobra]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Gaia|Gaia]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Tokker|Tokker]]

And more ....

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-04-17T15:37:48Z

Gurubear: /* About the village */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=25
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:Yanlin|Yanlin]]
* [[Player:Candide|Candide]]
* [[Player:Jazimeira|Jazimeira]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Blackcobra|Blackcobra]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Gaia|Gaia]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Tokker|Tokker]]

And more ....

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-04-17T15:37:00Z

Gurubear: /* Residents */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=25
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

== Residents ==

=== Founder ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:Yanlin|Yanlin]]
* [[Player:Candide|Candide]]
* [[Player:Jazimeira|Jazimeira]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Blackcobra|Blackcobra]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Gaia|Gaia]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Tokker|Tokker]]

And more ....

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, perhaps, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-03-18T18:44:26Z

Gurubear:

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Tealc
|population=25
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

== Residents ==

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:Yanlin|Yanlin]]
* [[Player:Candide|Candide]]
* [[Player:Jazimeira|Jazimeira]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Blackcobra|Blackcobra]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Gaia|Gaia]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Tokker|Tokker]]

And more ....

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, perhaps, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-03-18T18:43:08Z

Gurubear:

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|motto=Peace, man, Peace.
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Gurubear
|population=2 in, 2 out
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

== Residents ==

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:Yanlin|Yanlin]]
* [[Player:Candide|Candide]]
* [[Player:Jazimeira|Jazimeira]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Blackcobra|Blackcobra]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Gaia|Gaia]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Tokker|Tokker]]

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, perhaps, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part,

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==

We are keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Tealc, or PM him in game.

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-03-18T18:39:04Z

Gurubear: /* External links */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|motto=Peace, man, Peace.
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Gurubear
|population=2 in, 2 out
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

== Residents ==

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:Yanlin|Yanlin]]
* [[Player:Candide|Candide]]
* [[Player:Jazimeira|Jazimeira]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Blackcobra|Blackcobra]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Gaia|Gaia]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Tokker|Tokker]]

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, perhaps, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part, The village motto, though clichéd, says much of the attitude of the Mayor in general: Peace, man, peace.

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

'''Colossus and boat Races'''

On the suggestion of Jyin, there is a tentative plan to build two Colossi, one either side of Bear Bay at Small Bears and Serene Bear Landing. Apart from helping to define and identify the bay, these would be used as end markers for future boat races.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==
Gurubear is keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Gurubear, or PM him in game, or better still, visit the Bears of Wurm web site and use the [http://sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm/index.php?option=com_cbcontact&Itemid=72 contact form].

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-03-18T15:04:08Z

Gurubear: /* Citizens */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|motto=Peace, man, Peace.
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Gurubear
|population=2 in, 2 out
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

== Residents ==

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:Yanlin|Yanlin]]
* [[Player:Candide|Candide]]
* [[Player:Jazimeira|Jazimeira]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Blackcobra|Blackcobra]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Gaia|Gaia]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Tokker|Tokker]]

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, perhaps, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part, The village motto, though clichéd, says much of the attitude of the Mayor in general: Peace, man, peace.

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

'''Colossus and boat Races'''

On the suggestion of Jyin, there is a tentative plan to build two Colossi, one either side of Bear Bay at Small Bears and Serene Bear Landing. Apart from helping to define and identify the bay, these would be used as end markers for future boat races.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==
Gurubear is keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Gurubear, or PM him in game, or better still, visit the Bears of Wurm web site and use the [http://sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm/index.php?option=com_cbcontact&Itemid=72 contact form].

== External links ==

* [http://www.sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm Bears of Wurm web site]

[[Category:Babel/A]]

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-03-18T15:03:42Z

Gurubear: /* Mayor */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|motto=Peace, man, Peace.
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Gurubear
|population=2 in, 2 out
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

== Residents ==

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:Yanlin|Yanlin]]
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]] - Village Manager
* [[Player:Candide|Candide]]
* [[Player:Jazimeira|Jazimeira]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Blackcobra|Blackcobra]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Gaia|Gaia]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Tokker|Tokker]]

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, perhaps, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part, The village motto, though clichéd, says much of the attitude of the Mayor in general: Peace, man, peace.

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

'''Colossus and boat Races'''

On the suggestion of Jyin, there is a tentative plan to build two Colossi, one either side of Bear Bay at Small Bears and Serene Bear Landing. Apart from helping to define and identify the bay, these would be used as end markers for future boat races.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==
Gurubear is keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Gurubear, or PM him in game, or better still, visit the Bears of Wurm web site and use the [http://sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm/index.php?option=com_cbcontact&Itemid=72 contact form].

== External links ==

* [http://www.sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm Bears of Wurm web site]

[[Category:Babel/A]]

Player:Sppt

2008-03-14T16:06:22Z

Gurubear:

{{HP-home-jk}}
He lives with the bears of [[Village_of_Small_Bears]] to the East of New Town on the home server.

He's a titled Mason since 16-10-2007
[[Category:Ingame Help]][[Category:Players]][[Category:Babel/S]]

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-03-14T16:03:40Z

Gurubear: /* Citizens */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|motto=Peace, man, Peace.
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Gurubear
|population=2 in, 2 out
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

== Residents ==

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Citizens ===

In no fixed order ...

* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Mandy|Mandy]]
* [[Player:Yanlin|Yanlin]]
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]] - Village Manager
* [[Player:Candide|Candide]]
* [[Player:Jazimeira|Jazimeira]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Needle|Needle]]
* [[Player:Sppt|Sppt]]
* [[Player:Blackcobra|Blackcobra]]
* [[Player:Burningrubber|Burningrubber]]
* [[Player:Gaia|Gaia]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Tokker|Tokker]]

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, perhaps, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part, The village motto, though clichéd, says much of the attitude of the Mayor in general: Peace, man, peace.

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

'''Colossus and boat Races'''

On the suggestion of Jyin, there is a tentative plan to build two Colossi, one either side of Bear Bay at Small Bears and Serene Bear Landing. Apart from helping to define and identify the bay, these would be used as end markers for future boat races.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==
Gurubear is keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Gurubear, or PM him in game, or better still, visit the Bears of Wurm web site and use the [http://sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm/index.php?option=com_cbcontact&Itemid=72 contact form].

== External links ==

* [http://www.sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm Bears of Wurm web site]

[[Category:Babel/A]]

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-01-31T22:09:29Z

Gurubear: /* Notes for Visitors */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|motto=Peace, man, Peace.
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Gurubear
|population=2 in, 2 out
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

== Residents ==

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Citizens ===
* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Jyin|Jyin]] (Lives off site)
* [[Player:Klamik|Klamik]]
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, perhaps, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as is the community of which it is part, The village motto, though clichéd, says much of the attitude of the Mayor in general: Peace, man, peace.

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

'''Colossus and boat Races'''

On the suggestion of Jyin, there is a tentative plan to build two Colossi, one either side of Bear Bay at Small Bears and Serene Bear Landing. Apart from helping to define and identify the bay, these would be used as end markers for future boat races.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==
Gurubear is keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Gurubear, or PM him in game, or better still, visit the Bears of Wurm web site and use the [http://sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm/index.php?option=com_cbcontact&Itemid=72 contact form].

== External links ==

* [http://www.sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm Bears of Wurm web site]

[[Category:Babel/A]]

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-01-31T22:08:27Z

Gurubear: /* About the village */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|motto=Peace, man, Peace.
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Gurubear
|population=2 in, 2 out
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

== Residents ==

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Citizens ===
* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Beneldorla|Beneldorla]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Jyin|Jyin]] (Lives off site)
* [[Player:Klamik|Klamik]]
* [[Player:Tealc|Tealc]]
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful bay, The Bay of Bears, perhaps, and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the bay, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the bay.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]], though from time to time we restrict access. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

Around the harbour area there are now several stone houses and two wooden cottages, plus some storage.

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have 1 large farm area across the road from the Village on Pine Lake, and another a little further down which is a community project for the Bears of Wurm.

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area. We are also cultivating oak in the nurseries and cedar and Birch.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader, when open. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East harbour Gate or arrive at the harbour by water. The east gate is signposted farther along.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We will be adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as it the community of which it is part, The village motto, though cliched, says much of the attitude of the Mayor in general: Peace, man, peace.

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

'''Colossus and boat Races'''

On the suggestion of Jyin, there is a tentative plan to build two Colossi, one either side of Bear Bay at Small Bears and Serene Bear Landing. Apart from helping to define and identify the bay, these would be used as end markers for future boat races.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==
Gurubear is keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Gurubear, or PM him in game, or better still, visit the Bears of Wurm web site and use the [http://sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm/index.php?option=com_cbcontact&Itemid=72 contact form].

== External links ==

* [http://www.sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm Bears of Wurm web site]

[[Category:Babel/A]]

Player:Gurubear

2008-01-23T14:48:48Z

Gurubear: New page: {{HP-home-jk}} Gurubear tries hard to be a helpful player - not the most knowledgeable around, but always there is you need advice, even if it just which page on Wurmpedia to find somethin...

{{HP-home-jk}}
Gurubear tries hard to be a helpful player - not the most knowledgeable around, but always there is you need advice, even if it just which page on Wurmpedia to find something. If you are a new player and want to ask the silly questions we all ask when new, Gurubear will be happy to help.

Gurubear is mayor of the [[Village of Small Bears]] that is situated about 5 minutes east of Newtown on the Home Server. He also is involved in the community that is scattered around the bay and runs the community website [http://www.sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm Bears of Wurm]
[[Category:Players]]

Settlement:Village of Small Bears

2008-01-05T17:44:15Z

Gurubear: /* Future Plans */

{{Template:S-home-jk}}
{{settlement
|name=Village of Small Bears
|motto=Peace, man, Peace.
|type=Village
|size=10
|mayor=Gurubear
|population=2 in, 2 out
|allies=
* [[Serene Bear Landing]]

|enemies=None
}}
'''The Village of Small Bears''' is a size 10 [[Jenn-Kellon]] [[Settlement|village]] Village with pretensions to grandeur. At the time of writing it is a new settlement with few citizens. It is to be found on the [[Server Types#Home server details|Home Server]] due east of [[Newtown]], over the hill and down to the lake. It is part of a larger community of Villages, Homesteads, and non-deeded farms and cottages gathered round the western end of the lake, that are loosely referred to as The Bears of Wurm.

'''Note:''' We are currently looking for people interested in becoming Citizens. We are looking for Premium players who want to have a more relaxed experience - possibly older, couples, families even. See the recruitment section further down the page.

== Residents ==

=== Mayor ===
* [[Player:Gurubear|Gurubear]]

=== Citizens ===
* [[Player:Becky|Becky]]
* [[Player:Jyin|Jyin]] (Lives off site)
* [[Player:Thedoerfl|Thedoerfl]]
* [[Player:Hirp|Hirp]]
* [[Player:Wulffgrymm|Wulffgrymm]]
* [[Player:Zeltain|Zeltain]]
* [[Player:Zephon|Zephon]]
* [[Player:Klamik|Klamik]]

== About the village ==

The village sits on the shore of a beautiful lake and is bordered to its west by woodland, to its east and north by the lake, and to the south by the main highway to [[Newtown]]. Three sides of the village, western, southern and eastern, are protected by [[Tall_stone_wall|tall stone walls]]; the Northern side of the village is open to the lake.

The village has been built on the faint remnants of previous occupation, but to accommodate the new larger settlement land has been reclaimed from the lake and a small hillock has been brought down to lake level with one tier. This reclamation has included the construction of a small harbour and a fishing pier that reaches out beyond the village boundary into deeper water.

=== Buildings ===

The village it self is only half constructed. Two residences have been completed in the south-western corner of the village and are home to the Mayor and [[Player:Becky|Becky]]. In addition, there is a village store, a workshop next to the forge, a small shed and Fore Paws Village Shop. This shop is located by the front gate and is home to a [[Trader|Public Trader]]. The shop is accessible to travellers and local residents without the need to enter the village front gate, though during transactions they are safe within the village boundary and are subject to the protection of the [[Spirit_guards|Spirit Guards]].

=== Resources ===

The village has a large internal farm area growing [[Pumpkin|Pumpkins]], [[Potato|Potatos]], [[Oat|Cereals]], [[Corn]], [[Wemp]] and [[Cotton]] - all with good success. We also have a smaller area under the nominal charge of Becky with 4 crop tiles, 1 [[Hen]] and three [[Egg|eggs]]. This will hopefully be our small hen coop!

We have access to a large [[mine]] with 5 [[Iron_ore|iron veins]]. This mine has also broken through into older working which gave us some [[Cave_bug|cave bug]] issues - gallantly eradicated by Syrinx and Terasar.

Fishing is good and we have plentiful [[Cherry]], [[Lemon]] and [[Olive]] trees in the area.

=== Access ===

==== Front Gate ====

The front gate to the village is situated one third along the southern wall, on the main highway heading east. The gate is indented into the wall two tiles so that visitors have access to the Kingdom Trader. There is no automatic entrance to the village through this gate as it is nominally for the use of Citizens only. Visitors are recommended to use the East Gate or arrive at the harbour by water.

==== East Gate ====

The East Gate is situated in the eastern wall near the lake and is the main public access. Follow the main highway heading east along the wall and turn left towards the lake at the south-eastern corner. Follow the path down to the lake. Visitors are welcome to this gate which is kept unlocked at all times. Here one has access to the harbour and the good fishing available from the pier and the harbour wall. This also give access to the village token which is just by the village farm.

==== Forest Gate ====

The Forest or West Gate is located in the western wall at the extreme north-western corner. This gate gives access to the forest and will be the access for future off-deed farming. This gate is for citizens only and is kept locked.

==== Harbour ====

Visitors are welcome to arrive at the village from the lake and land at the small harbour. Like the East Gate, this access is open at all times.

=== Safety Zone ===

We have built into our walls safety zones by indenting two of the gates, the Front Gate and the East Gate, by one tile. However, we have also added a more effective safety zone into the south western corner of our walls. This zone, also known as the killing zone, is not only overlooked by the Tower, but is also protected by the village Spirit Guards. As it is a corner, it is possible to run across the corner of our boundary and lure gullible crocodiles and spiders into the trap.

We are adding a donation barrel for travellers who make use of our guards in this way. Please donate however much you like from the bounty gained from butchering the now dead beast. We think this is a fair trade for the traveller facilitating themselves of our overpaid guards.

Please bury any resulting corpses - especially your own!

== Fishing ==

The village boasts two prime fishing points, both accessible to the public as well as citizens.

The pier stretches out 4 tiles beyond the village boundary into relatively deep water. However, fishing from this point does not require very high skills. As it is beyond the village boundary, visitors can safely drop anything they wish without worries of not being able to pick them up again. However, we would ask that no structure is put up on the pier as this needs to be kept for all to use.

The main harbour wall, just by the east wall, is another prime location for fishing. Again, a small strip of tiles is outside the village boundary.

One note: the lake is home to several bears who like to quietly float up to our lake side border and amuse themselves by eating fishermen. Do keep an eye out for these cheerful creatures and avoid fishing in thick fog.

== Notes for Visitors ==

The Village of Small Bears is a very relaxed company of people, as it the community of which it is part, The village motto, though cliched, says much of the attitude of the Mayor in general: Peace, man, peace.

However, we have a couple of guidelines for visitors and potential settlers alike:

* No Stealing
* Please take any rubbish with you
* No fighting
* Please be a little careful of some subject matters and language - we are a mixed community of young and old
* Come and say hello - don't just use the trader when it is obvious people are around and about and say nothing.
* If you have accidentally spawned in the middle of the village, refrain from attacking it just because you are too idiotic to realise that Wurm does not stand still and wait for you for months on end. Look surprised, be cheerful, and move on.
* Have fun. We are not some overwhelming organisation, nor are we tied in knots by long lists of crazy rules; the mayor is quite simply too old for all that. We always remember that this is just a game.

== Future Plans ==

Most villages on Wurm seem to be size 10, and the Village of Small Bears has no immediate ambitions to grow enormous. However, there is no shortage of ideas. There are two projects being considered at present:

'''Forestry'''

We are keen to promote the growth of wood useful to our needs, specifically Birch, Oak and Cedar. We already have an Oak Nursery and are planning development of the hillside to the west of Small Bears. This will be terraced and secured and be planted with Oak for boats, Birch for fuel and Cedar fro carpentry projects.

'''A Small Venice'''

The more adventurous plan is to extend the village itself further into the lake, creating a small [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice Venice]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy Annecy]] like village. This can be done without having to increase the size of the deed, but if successful, and if there are enough contributing citizens, then a deed extension should be considered. This plan would have particular relevance should we be able to take advantage of proper bridges and boats.

'''Boats'''

A future plan for Wurm is to allow the construction of [[Planned_features|boats]] to make use of the considerable water area. The manufacture of boats and training people in their use is seen as a possible source of revenue for the village as well as a lot of fun.

'''Colossus and boat Races'''

On the suggestion of Jyin, there is a tentative plan to build two Colossi, one either side of Bear Bay at Small Bears and Serene Bear Landing. Apart from helping to define and identify the bay, these would be used as end markers for future boat races.

== How to find us ==

The village is only a few minutes away from [[Newtown]] and is simple to locate. Head east from [[Newtown]] over the half completed land bridge across the lake. Turn left on the eastern shore and follow the path up the side of the hill. Continue on the path over the hill and down the other side. At the junction, as the main highway turns left towards [[Serene Bear Landing]], continue straight on down the hill following the smaller path; the path widens again after a few hundred meters. The Village of Small Bears will come into your sight on the left hand side of the road behind the long tall stone walls.

== Recruiting Citizens ==
Gurubear is keen to encourage and help any and all players that want to settle down to this rather laid back and Zen type of existence round Bear Bay. There is plenty of land available to build on, or you may be interested in moving into one of the vacant properties in the village itself. If you wish to become a citizen, all we ask is that you are prepared to join in with the various projects and to help others both in and around the village. We are looking especially for players who are prepared to give a long term commitment to the village and the community around Bear Bay.

We are closely associated with Serene Bear Landing on the other side of the bay and are considering joint projects with their mayor, Sillyma.

If you are interested in applying for citizenship, please come and talk to Gurubear, or PM him in game, or better still, visit the Bears of Wurm web site and use the [http://sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm/index.php?option=com_cbcontact&Itemid=72 contact form].

== External links ==

* [http://www.sanglier.co.uk/bearsofwurm Bears of Wurm web site]

[[Category:Babel/A]]