Áprinf-funo Xluwuf

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf (/ə˞ˈprinf/ /fuˈŋo/ [messy] [pump]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Slïrddáms Principality of the Cochi.

The name Áprinf-funo Xluwuf is derived from the Sylvin language, as Áprinf-funo Xluwuf was founded by Grivguis, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf has a yearly average temperature of 5°C (41°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cold 2°C (35°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). Áprinf-funo Xluwuf receives an average of 205 cm/y (80 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the brutaly long winter months. Áprinf-funo Xluwuf covers an area of nearly 90 km² (36 mi²), and an average elevation of 1766 m (5793 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf was founded durring the early 13th century in winter of the year 1213, by Grivguis. The establishment of Áprinf-funo Xluwuf suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Áprinf-funo Xluwuf is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf 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 is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the city's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Áprinf-funo Xluwuf's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. Unfortuantly, these top tier civilian fortifications are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Áprinf-funo Xluwuf’s streets. Yet, deep down, you know this atmosphere is a carefully created illusion. You can see the ocasional seam in their tapestry. You’re not sure what has them doing their best to act so carefree, but act carefree they do.

Civic Infrastructure

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf 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 Áprinf-funo Xluwuf. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Áprinf-funo Xluwuf's parks.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Áprinf-funo Xluwuf.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf 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.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf 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.

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

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf 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.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

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

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Large City. Áprinf-funo Xluwuf's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf 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 Áprinf-funo Xluwuf's natural decorations nor waterways.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf 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.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf 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.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf 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

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is skipped in Áprinf-funo Xluwuf.

The Xtabay near Áprinf-funo Xluwuf are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Transmutation energies of tier 2 via oratory performances.

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.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf Census Data: Year 2000

8034 of Áprinf-funo Xluwuf's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 444 work in Agriculture
• 1803 work as Craftsmen
• 633 work as Merchants
• 1219 work as Service Workers
• 798 work as General Laborers
• 328 work as Skilled Laborers
• 1245 work as Civil Servants
• 704 work in Cottage Industries
• 428 work as Artists
• 432 work in Produce Industries

11626 of Áprinf-funo Xluwuf's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1479 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf is home to some form of natural wonder. It could be a hot spring, or an especially enchanting glade, or a particular vista. Whatever it is, it's such a lovely attraction that Áprinf-funo Xluwuf sees its fair share of tourists every year from all across Eyom. Consequently, its residents speak many languages at a functional level.

Áprinf-funo Xluwuf makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century Áprinf-funo Xluwuf was struck by a devistating earthquake. The quake brought ruin to Áprinf-funo Xluwuf, which lost 298 people, 275 livestock, and 69 buildings in the earthquake. The day of the quake is remembered by many as Dread's Day.

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