Hawksaw Settings
Hawksaw
Hawksaw is a small rural town in western Mississippi. It has a population of about 400 and most of those people are retired, farmers, retired farmers, and young families looking to live the idealized version of a pastoral life. It is surrounded on three sides by an enormous forest that is slowly being cleared for pastures and crops. Something is keeping this from happening too quickly. The legendary Tulla Creek Bridge is the main method of entering and leaving Hawksaw, and many will tell you it's the only way in and out of town, but there are several smaller backroads that eventually find their way through the woods and back to the innerstate.
Notable Locations:
Dale's Donuts
The Fleamarket
Hospital
Hawksaw Public Library
The Sunnyside Up Diner
Light of God Baptist Church
The House of Twisted
The hill that Pecan Dr. wraps around overlooks most of Hawksaw and on top of that hill sits a House. Flanked by fences and backed by trees, the two-story house has sat empty for about thirty years. That is, until now. This is where JW and Deuteronomy live. It features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a mostly finished basement.
A mysterious character only known as The Old Man lived in this house for many years. This was the house in which Deuteronomy and Feverdream were both woven. The smoke-like nightmares flow between the house's walls like blood flows through a body. The attic is bigger than it should be. JW is slowly discovering the secrets of the House and only time will tell if it accepts him.
The Woods
Consisting mostly of various species of pine, the Hawksaw Woods are a sprawling labyrinth of overgrown ruins from the 1800's, dry creek beds, wetlands, and ankle-snapping holes. A fairly even mix of old and new growth make the woods feel timeless. They are shot through with narrow roads both dirt and asphalt, though they are in poor repair. A railroad track marks the edge of civilization. Beyond those tracks are mysteries yet to be discovered. The Hawksaw woods are full of surprises, many of them with sharp teeth and unclear intentions.
