Florawish/Culture
Florawish is a light-hearted region with an emphasis on harmonious coexistence. They live in peace with the Faewish Sprites and are welcoming of peoples from other nations, including visitors from the Linlang Empire and the refugees from Umbraso.
This being said, the Town of Florawish has a particularly strained relationship with the Town of Stoneville , largely due to a religious schism over the identity of The Wishing One.
## Government
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Florawish is under the control of the Heartcraft Kingdom, and directly oversees both the town and neighboring Breezy Meadow. They have one legislative body, the Mayor's Residence; judicial responsibilities are handled by the Kingdom Guards' Office. As there is neither a prison nor a courthouse in Wishfield, it can be assumed that most major crimes are dealt with in Cicia or another part of the kingdom.
The exact degree of power Florawish holds over the region of Wishfield is unclear. Grace, the current mayor, states that she "[takes] responsibility for the entire Wishfield," implying that she has control over the areas of Stoneville and the Wishing Woods. However, Grace herself contradicts this statement, later saying that, "matters involving Stoneville or the Wishing Woods are beyond [her] jurisdiction." Several readables indicate trade disputes between Florawish and Stoneville, indicating at least some degree of autonomy.
Long before the creation of the administrative region of Wishfield, the town has maintained an alliance with the neighboring Faewish Sprites, as established by The Dream Warehouse Management Pact.
## Known Leadership
* Grace: Current Mayor
* Vercelli: Previous Mayor (Date Unknown)
* Lilina: First Mayor of Florawish (c.a. 240)
## Religion
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The residents of Florawish follow The Wishing One. Most residents are fairly devout, despite the general consensus that The Wishing One is deceased. They regularly hang Wish Cards and Wish Bottles in the hopes that their wishes will be granted. Wishes can be made anywhere, but there are three main wishing spots in town: The Great Wishtree, the Statue of the Wishing One, and the Statue of the Silvergale. Residents believe that the higher a wish is hung, the more likely it is to be granted; conversely, if a wish falls, it means the wish has been denied. The Dream Warehouse Keeper is responsible for caring for these wishes, which are stored within the Dream Warehouse itself.
In addition to the mainstream belief system, Florawish is also home to the Sanctum of the Observant. The Fanatic Wishers once had an outpost in this region, though it has since been deserted.
Many of the townsfolk are superstitious, and afraid of The Banshee.
## Styling
Modern clothing in Florawish draws from a wide array of styles and regions, but tend to embody a more whimsical sense of fashion. Some of the most notable modern designs include:
## Art and Architecture
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Rather than stone, most modern structures are built of wood. These buildings bear a strong resemblance to the towns of the Alps, including front-facing gables, overhanging eaves, and wooden tile roofs.
Modern artwork is diverse, ranging from paintings to acrylics to sculpture. Stained glass and ornate glass windows are also popular, as seen in the famous restaurant Ray and Wing's. Much of the art revolves around religious iconography and important historical events.
## Festivals and Games
## Companion's Day
Though originally created to celebrate the sacrifice of a brave Floof who died protecting the town from Fanatic Wishers, Companion's Day has since become a yearly festival celebrating all animals throughout the region.
## Wish Festival
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Even before the formal creation of the Wish Festival, the people of Florawish always celebrated the New Year. However, one year had particular significance - during the War of Heavens, The Wishing One sent a divine meteor shower to drive back the forces of The Dark and restore peace to the town. The citizens of Florawish created the Wish Festival out of gratitude for this act.
Over time, the festival and the legend of the meteor shower have gained new significance. Everyone firmly believes that shooting stars bring good luck and hope, and wishes made under the meteor shower are more likely to come true. thumb|left|Crane Flight Game For the residents of Florawish, it has become a heartfelt tradition to believe that "every wish made during the Wish Festival will come true".
## Sports and Folklore Games
The people of Florawish enjoy the popular Folklore Games Marble King and Crane Flight. There are also many fans of the sport Kik-Ball.
## Economy and Infrastructure
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There are two known ports in Florawish, Flora Wharf and Meadow Wharf. Most residents travel around the region on foot or by the use of Whimcycles. Hot Air Balloon rides are quite popular as a pastime, but do not seem to be used as a common or viable mode of transport.
Florawish is responsible for the development of several kinds of Whimtech, including Wishflight Paper
## Relevant Readables
* Florawish Visitor's Guide - Travel notes describing famous Florawish locations.
* How to Explore the Meadow? - A Warm Guide from Aurona - A travel guide on the minigames and activities of Breezy Meadow.
* Chronicles of Divine Grace: Volume Nine - A description of the wishing customs of Florawish.
* Lost Wish Memoirs: Part Three - A collection of ancient wishes.
* Collection of Teachings to Correct Falsehoods - A hymnal arguing for the illegitimacy of the Silvergale
* Wishes and Shooting Stars: The Evolution and Status of Wish Festival Customs in Florawish, Heartcraft Kingdom - A scholarly article.
* Florawish Town Government Meeting Minutes 1002030279 - Meeting Minutes describing recent diplomatic relations with Stoneville.
* Umbraso Exiles Temporary Resettlement Act - A new law detailing the treatment of Umbraso refugees in Florawish.
* Wharf Freight Inventory Notes - Inventory notes detailing trade and shipment routes through Meadow Wharf.
## References