Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow (/fɛf/ /scre̜/ [ring] [desert]) is a temperate Large City located in Masopubari Kingdom, Mijgake Empire, within the Warren.

The name Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow is derived from the Goblin language, as Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow was founded by Trtèj, who was culturaly Wood Elf.

Climate

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 2°C (35°F). Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow receives an average of 77 cm/y (30 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the long winter months. Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow covers an area of nearly 165 km² (66 mi²), and an average elevation of 4490 m (14730 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow was founded durring the early 13th century in fall of the year 1243, by Trtèj. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow was built using the conventions of Wood Elf durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow is buildings have been located at convienant points along the cliff Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the crampt cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. 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. Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. The city's top tier civilian fortifications are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the city's defences.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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 Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. On top of this is an unmistakable feeling that Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow is in this condition because there is something terribly wrong with the city. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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 Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow's parks.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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.

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

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

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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.

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

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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. Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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 Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow's natural decorations nor waterways.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.

Cultural Notes

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is which made use of the classical orders and mathematically precise ratios of height and width combined with a desire for symmetry, proportion, and harmony. It used columns, pediments, arches and domes are imaginatively in buildings of all types. Decorative features were seen as largely unnecessary as the sheer beauty of the structure itself was often close to art. However, many buildings with large ceiling spaces had their ceilings decorated with elaborate paintings, simply because the large flat spaces could feel wasted.

In Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow tiny harmless tornadoes plague the town.

The Atomie near Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves drinking to channel Enchantment energies of tier 3 via recitation of poetic epics.

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.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow Census Data: Year 2000

14661 of Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 783 work in Agriculture
• 3272 work as Craftsmen
• 1183 work as Merchants
• 2236 work as Service Workers
• 1463 work as General Laborers
• 613 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2180 work as Civil Servants
• 1336 work in Cottage Industries
• 804 work as Artists
• 791 work in Produce Industries

22380 of Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1949 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow 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 Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow sees its fair share of tourists every year from all across Eyom. Consequently, its residents speak many languages at a functional level.

Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami blessed the town with wealth for a year and a day. One of Fëf-schyre̜ Hadfow's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History