Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu (/sdeˈta/ /row/ [sticky] [bear]) is a temperate Town located in the Fïtaglokīē Principality of the City-state of Olatkana.

The name Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu is derived from the Gnollish language, as Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu was founded by Szyshi vyim Tæ̝Lʤine, who was culturaly Gnollish.

Climate

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu has a yearly average temperature of 0°C (32°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 12°C (53°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool -12°C (11°F). Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu receives an average of 159 cm/y (62 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 2678 m (8786 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu was founded durring the late 16th century in summer of the year 1554, by Szyshi vyim Tæ̝Lʤine. The establishment of Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu 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.

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu was built using the conventions of Gnollish durring the late 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu is no diffrent. The town'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.

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of narrow packed earth streets which form octogonal paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The town lacks any defencive features, though certainly constructing even a simple fence or digging a ditch is at the forefront of the 's mind. At least, one would hope so.

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu is, in a word, disorder. People seem to be allowed to do as they please with little harmoney to anything. It feels less like a town, and more like a spot people just happened to place their homes. Yet there are small elements here and there which show the underlying structure of the community. It’s just so complex, organic, and flowing one can only understand what is a piece of the puzzle, but not what its neighbors are.

Civic Infrastructure

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu.

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu 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.

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu 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.

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

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu 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.

Cultural Notes

There’s more than one leader in Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu, but at least some of them are at each other’s throats. It might be a conflict between formal leadership and informal authorities, or it could be a struggle among civil officials. Their interests might diverge sharply, or it could be a personal grudge that’s boiled over. Outside threats and internal problems are likely being ignored until the power struggle is resolved.

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing, and asymmetry in the general shape of its buildings. The decorative features of the style were key, consisting of large arched windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and sculptures integrated into the structure itself. Occasionally, for very important buildings, an array of sculptures or one colossal sculpture might replace the entirety of the entrance to said building.

In Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu rain occurs in reverse with water pooling up from the earth then falling into the skies to from clouds, this unsettles every visitor that sees it.

The Fogwarden near Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu are known to be quite timid.

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Augury energies of tier 1 via oath swearing.

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.

Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu Census Data: Year 2000

315 of Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 20 work in Agriculture
• 72 work as Craftsmen
• 24 work as Merchants
• 50 work as Service Workers
• 30 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 48 work as Civil Servants
• 29 work in Cottage Industries
• 14 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

678 of Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 86 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Gimuwæ̈-row Rudnoplu's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.

History