Frëz Gri̽je Vrët

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët (/frɛz/ /ˈgri̽je/ [deaf] [grocer]) is a subtropical Large Town located in I̽zli̽zdi̽k Zone, Yi̽dvdro Diocese, within the Covenent of Irus.

The name Frëz Gri̽je Vrët is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Frëz Gri̽je Vrët was founded by Femes Dhozarthin, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët 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). Frëz Gri̽je Vrët receives an average of 115 cm/y (45 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Frëz Gri̽je Vrët covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5474 m (17959 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët was founded durring the late 12th century in spring of the year 1089, by Femes Dhozarthin. The establishment of Frëz Gri̽je Vrët was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's construction back out of the project. Femes Dhozarthin pushed on reguardles, and Frëz Gri̽je Vrët was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Frëz Gri̽je Vrët is no diffrent. The town'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.

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët is buildings have been located at convienant points along the cliff Frëz Gri̽je Vrët was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the narrow cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town 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 town's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. The town's top tier civilian fortifications are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the towns defences.

A look around Frëz Gri̽je Vrët has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. 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 Frëz Gri̽je Vrët long.

Civic Infrastructure

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët 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 Frëz Gri̽je Vrët. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's parks.

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Frëz Gri̽je Vrët.

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët 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.

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët 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.

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët 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.

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

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët 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 Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's natural decorations nor waterways.

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët 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.

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët 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

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.

In Frëz Gri̽je Vrët during thunderstorms, with each flash of lightning, everyone sees different monsters from the corner of their eyes.

The Sandman near Frëz Gri̽je Vrët are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves creating small tokens to channel Summoning energies of tier 2 via moments of science.

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.

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët Census Data: Year 2000

527 of Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 30 work in Agriculture
• 121 work as Craftsmen
• 44 work as Merchants
• 86 work as Service Workers
• 54 work as General Laborers
• 19 work as Skilled Laborers
• 74 work as Civil Servants
• 47 work in Cottage Industries
• 25 work as Artists
• 27 work in Produce Industries

1012 of Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 81 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

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History

Frëz Gri̽je Vrët is still bloodied by a recent violent conflict. A crushing bandit raid, a lost siege, getting caught at the periphery of a major battle, or some other calamity has inflicted severe damage on the place. Some communities may suffer a longer-term version of this, their youths lost in a grinding, endless battle against some perpetual threat.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Frëz Gri̽je Vrët was attacked by soldiers from another nation, with orders to raid Frëz Gri̽je Vrët. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Frëz Gri̽je Vrët lost 271 people, 141 livestock, and 42 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 206, when members of Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's militia enacted an operation to patrol a specific area to dissuade the enemy from their current activities. The operation was complicated by aggravated civilians, who cause problems for the militia for a host of reasons. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in defeat for Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Frëz Gri̽je Vrët's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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