Baticul

General Info

 * Baticul.pngFaction Classification:  Homestead
 * Age: 113 years
 * Government: N/A
 *  'Leader': Volgaia Mordio
 * Population: 3 - 66.7% Male, 33.3% Female
 * Exports: Fruits, Vegetables, Meats

Pre-Calamity
Baticul started out as little more than a single tent and one small wheat field. Originally, a wanderer by the name of Volgaia built the small encampment to serve as a small, hidden place he might return to after long periods of exploring. Eventually, the camp became established enough that Volgaia decided to make it a more permanent settlement.

Over the course of a few months, the original field grew in size, and the tent was replaced by a legitimate cabin. The fertile land and close access to water made for perfect farmland, and Baticul's excess goods were exported to Ba Sing Se. The income generated allowed for further development: the main field kept growing in size, new fields were cultivated, and several barns were constructed in order to raise livestock. Despite the ever burgeoning workload, Volgaia managed to single-handedly handle the homestead's upkeep.

Frostguard Era
At some point between the of the flash-freeze and the first of the frozen survivors being thawed out, the empire of Frostguard had laid claim to Baticul. The land itself was frozen over due to the crystal Frostguard used to declare their dominion of the region. The buildings that previously stood were all but decimated, and the fields were rendered almost entirely unusable.

As the war against Frostguard dragged on, a group of individuals stormed Baticul while Frostguard's attention was turned elsewhere. Most notable among these people were Dominic Morden, the lord of earth at the time, and Volgaia Mordio, Baticul's original founder and possibly the only airbender left in Alkarus at the time. The assault proved a success, and Volgaia quickly prioritized getting Baticul back into a serviceable condition.

Recent History
With more recent times, Baticul has been in constant relations with Resonance, supplying the nation with a steady supply of crops and other food. The homestead also reaches out to anyone who might need supplies and materials, completing work orders on a request by request basis.