Alës-chyöw Gri

Alës-chyöw Gri (/ˈalɛs/ /co˞w/ [criminal] [ceremony]) is a subtropical Small City located in Nöznuzvǟ Kingdom, Moko̠ë Empire, within the Warren.

The name Alës-chyöw Gri is derived from the Sylvin language, as Alës-chyöw Gri was founded by Cecilia, who was culturaly Wood Elf.

Climate

Alës-chyöw Gri has a yearly average temperature of 11°C (51°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -2°C (29°F). Alës-chyöw Gri receives an average of 298 cm/y (117 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the brutaly long winter months. Alës-chyöw Gri covers an area of nearly 15 km² (6 mi²), and an average elevation of 4610 m (15124 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Alës-chyöw Gri was founded durring the early 12th century in summer of the year 1136, by Cecilia. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Alës-chyöw Gri was built using the conventions of Wood Elf durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Alës-chyöw Gri is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature stone brick construction with most buildings posessing towers, turrets, dormers, and wide wrap-around porches. An extreem emphasis on decorative features and emblishments can be seen even on the poorest of homes and makes even the most humble of structures seem a bit regal.

Alës-chyöw Gri is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of spacious packed earth streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The city posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Alës-chyöw Gri weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. The budget focused millitary grade defenses has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

Alës-chyöw Gri has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Alës-chyöw Gri ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Even with that as it is, everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or much of both. The town should be gone, not dying. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable.

Civic Infrastructure

Alës-chyöw Gri has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Alës-chyöw Gri has an Office of Civil Groundskeeping, which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the construction and upkeep up of all plant life, water features, and other natural decorations within Alës-chyöw Gri. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Alës-chyöw Gri's parks.

Alës-chyöw Gri has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Alës-chyöw Gri.

Alës-chyöw Gri has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Alës-chyöw Gri has a Gravedigger's Guild, which is responsible for collecting the dead and laying them to rest according to all applicable laws and religious customs.

Alës-chyöw Gri has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Alës-chyöw Gri has a Highwayman's Guild, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

Alës-chyöw Gri has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Alës-chyöw Gri's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.

Alës-chyöw Gri has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands. They are not to be confused with the Office of Civil Groundskeeping as they do not hold authority over nor responsibility for Alës-chyöw Gri's natural decorations nor waterways.

Alës-chyöw Gri has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Alës-chyöw Gri has a public schooling program overseen by the Hall of Sages who has the responsibility of ensuring access to affordable high-quality education in all basic classes (Reading, Writing, Mathmatics, General Sciences, General Arcana, and Social Education) is made available to all citizens.

Alës-chyöw Gri has a public septic system, which allows its citizens to have indoor bathrooms. The septic system is overseen by the League of Sewerkeepers, who posses the legal authority to enforce all laws relating to the septic system, and are also tasked with its maintenance and upkeep.

Cultural Notes

Alës-chyöw Gri's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is short in Alës-chyöw Gri.

The Venomroach near Alës-chyöw Gri are known to be quite timid.

Alës-chyöw Gri's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves line dance to channel Augury energies of tier 3 via speaking in tongues.

Economy

The following information was obtained via the Imperial Census Bureau as part of the Eyom Economic Outreach Program. It differs from Standard Imperial censuses in that many of Tom's citizens, regardless of culture, work in more than one occupation or hold more than a single job. The Imperial Census Bureau has ruled that a job is a job, hence, the intigers within the data presented here can count an individual more than once.

Alës-chyöw Gri Census Data: Year 2000

1303 of Alës-chyöw Gri's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 68 work in Agriculture
• 290 work as Craftsmen
• 106 work as Merchants
• 208 work as Service Workers
• 137 work as General Laborers
• 52 work as Skilled Laborers
• 188 work as Civil Servants
• 116 work in Cottage Industries
• 66 work as Artists
• 72 work in Produce Industries

2075 of Alës-chyöw Gri's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 293 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Some important ruler or leading figure resides in the community. This may be the seat of a regional lord, or it could be the traditional residence of a high priest, great magus, merchant house, or other wielder of influence. The community itself may or may not be under their direct control, but the wishes of the august figure must be acknowledged by the locals.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of killed a tyrannical who had controlled Alës-chyöw Gri for years. One of Alës-chyöw Gri's festivals remembers the hero.

History