Shigon
Fishing village situated at the edge of the Tian Shi. It is know for its vast rice fields.
"Shi" can have various translations depending on the context. In Chinese, it can mean "city," "market," "rock," "stone," or "history," among other meanings.
In Japanese, "gon" (ごん) doesn't have a specific meaning on its own. It's often used as part of a compound word or name. Similarly, in Mandarin Chinese, "gon" doesn't have a standalone meaning.
Description
Nestled on the shores of the Tian Shi lake, the village of Shigon epitomizes the harmonious coexistence of land and water within the expansive embrace of the Vidarian Khanate. This picturesque settlement is unique for its dual existence—half submerged beneath the clear waters of the Tian Shi and the other half flourishing on the fertile plains of Ekh Oron. A delicate dance of water and land, Shigon thrives as a fishing village with a heart in agriculture, its prosperity woven into the fabric of rice paddies that sway gently in the breeze. The rhythmic ebb and flow of the lake infuse life into the village, providing a bountiful yield of fish and rice. Generation after generation, the resilient people of Shigon have sustained their way of life, drawing strength from the timeless alliance between the nomads and the waters that cradle their homes.
Info:
Shigon is a fishing village that is located by the Tian Shi lake. Half of the village is mostly flooded in the Tian shi, the other half situated on the mainland of Ekh Oron (Vetus Mundi). On land most of the plains have been converted to rice paddies with water filtered from the Tian Shi. Its people have been there for generations and its primary export is fish and rice.
The villagers here are humble yet mysterious, many of them are fishermen or rice farmers and are also considered some of the best divers. The local culture is a bit different from the nomad Arghan and Merghit cultures. While they do believe in spirits, their culture is attuned to more water-like spirits who live in the Tian Shi lake which the village bases its life around. Every few weeks or so the Ferry of Tian Shi Also makes a stop at the village, making it a waypoint for those traveling to towns like Chugol, Shakhet, or Shikhet.
