Fomba Li̽t Hadfow

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow (/ˈfomba/ /li̽t/ [coral] [bottom (lowest part); buttocks]) is a temperate Large City located in I̽qüeëfglë Parish, Yi̽dvdro Diocese, within the Irus.

The name Fomba Li̽t Hadfow is derived from the Sylvin language, as Fomba Li̽t Hadfow was founded by Osteocula, who was culturaly Wood Elf.

Climate

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). Fomba Li̽t Hadfow receives an average of 82 cm/y (32 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Fomba Li̽t Hadfow covers an area of nearly 183 km² (73 mi²), and an average elevation of 5440 m (17847 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow was founded durring the early 14th century in summer of the year 1338, by Osteocula. The establishment of Fomba Li̽t Hadfow suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Fomba Li̽t Hadfow which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow was built using the conventions of Wood Elf durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Fomba Li̽t Hadfow 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.

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow is buildings are arranged arround a network of spacious flagstone streets which form a diamond shaped grid, where each diamond verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller diamond has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city has a fortified albit thin brick wall. The wall has most of the feeatures of a typical castle wall, just on a much smaller scale and and budget. Notably brick isn't a particuarly soild choice for resisting siege weapons. Fomba Li̽t Hadfow's wall wouldn't hinder a proper army, but it is more than sufishent for bandits and other small marauding groups. The monster and outlaw focused fortifications have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

The first thing you notice about Fomba Li̽t Hadfow is the large sign at the entrance welcoming you to their humble city. Children come up to you and say hi, some asking if you’ve fought any big monsters, and others just zipping away after their hello. The adults are much the same. By the time you’ve made it a significant way into the town you’ve been invited to a tavern for a pint to drink in exchange for news of the world. You’ve also had no less than three older women give you a sweetroll and direct your attention to their still unmarried children. It would be creepy if it wasn't so sincere.

Civic Infrastructure

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

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

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

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

Fomba Li̽t 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.

Fomba Li̽t 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.

Fomba Li̽t 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.

Fomba Li̽t 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.

Fomba Li̽t 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.

Fomba Li̽t 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.

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

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Fomba Li̽t 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. Fomba Li̽t Hadfow's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

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

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Fomba Li̽t 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 Fomba Li̽t Hadfow's natural decorations nor waterways.

Fomba Li̽t 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.

Fomba Li̽t 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.

Fomba Li̽t 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.

Fomba Li̽t 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

The locals are in a state of despair and dull apathy. They've lost the things that used to give them pride and hope, with the best among them carrying on out of habitual duty and the worst giving ready hands to shameful deeds and ignoble acts. No one really believes the future can be better, and most seek only to satisfy immediate appetites.

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

In Fomba Li̽t Hadfow rainbows form quite often above the Large City.

The Land Lamprey near Fomba Li̽t Hadfow are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves creating small tokens to channel Invocation energies of tier 3 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.

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow Census Data: Year 2000

16299 of Fomba Li̽t Hadfow's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 990 work in Agriculture
• 3631 work as Craftsmen
• 1327 work as Merchants
• 2476 work as Service Workers
• 1637 work as General Laborers
• 663 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2386 work as Civil Servants
• 1457 work in Cottage Industries
• 861 work as Artists
• 871 work in Produce Industries

23093 of Fomba Li̽t Hadfow's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 3425 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Fomba Li̽t Hadfow makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of secured a clean water supply for . Fomba Li̽t Hadfow created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History