The name Greenston is derived from the Sylvin language, as Greenston was founded by Shëkdsî Castle, who was culturaly Sylvin.
Climate
Greenston has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 19°C (66°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 16°C (60°F). Greenston receives an average of 258 cm/y (101 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Greenston covers an area of nearly 269 km2 (107 mi2), and an average elevation of 998 m (3274 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Greenston was founded durring the early 11th century, by Shëkdsî Castle. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.
Greenston was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Greenston is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.
Greenston is is constructed arround a series of narrow carved bedrock mainstreets which form overlapping circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The city sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. The would-be-castle fortifications have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.
Greenston 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 Greenston’s streets. A look around Greenston 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 scutteling 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 everything together. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Greenston long.
Civic Infrastructure
Greenston 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.
Greenston has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
Greenston 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 Greenston. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Greenston's parks.
Greenston has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Greenston.
Greenston 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.
Greenston 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.
Greenston has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.
Greenston has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.
Greenston 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.
Greenston 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.
Greenston has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Greenston's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Greenston has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.
Greenston 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. Greenston's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.
Greenston's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
Greenston has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
Greenston 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.
Greenston 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 Greenston's natural decorations nor waterways.
Greenston 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.
Greenston 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.
Greenston 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.
Greenston 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
Greenston's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is based upon new and innovative technologies of construction and the idea that form should follow function. It was an embrace of minimalism and a rejection of ornament. The style became characterized by an emphasis on volume, asymmetrical compositions, and minimal ornamentation..
Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is recurring in Greenston.
The Begedhi, Parasite near Greenston are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.
Greenston's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Abjuration energies of tier 3 via throat singing.
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.
Agriculture
Dairy Farmers: 116
Farmers: 176
Farm Laborer: 397
Hunters: 244
Milk Maids: 159
Ranchers: 80
Ranch Hands: 174
Shepherds: 163
Farmland: 257851 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 15916
Poultry: 191001
Swine: 12733
Sheep: 636
Goats: 127
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 6366
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 129
Blacksmiths: 148
Bookbinders: 78
Buckle-makers: 86
Cabinetmakers: 155
Candlemakers: 219
Carpenters: 240
Clothmakers: 167
Coach and Harness Makers: 68
Coopers: 159
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 91
Copyists: 60
Cutlers: 54
Fabricworkers: 129
Farrier: 439
Furriers: 41
Glassworkers: 212
Gunsmiths: 143
Harness-Makers: 62
Hatters: 114
Hosiery Workers: 45
Jewelers: 71
Leatherwrights: 163
Locksmiths: 61
Matchstick makers: 101
Musical Instrument Makers: 88
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 76
Paper Workers: 97
Plasterers: 90
Pursemakers: 106
Roofers: 67
Ropemakers: 65
Rugmakers: 63
Saddlers: 120
Scabbardmakers: 134
Scalemakers: 65
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 40
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 63
Shoemakers: 61
Soap and Tallow Workers: 223
Tailors: 439
Tanners: 81
Upholsterers: 93
Watchmakers: 88
Weavers: 205
Whitesmiths: 50
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 44
Arcana Sellers: 44
Beer-Sellers: 87
Booksellers: 99
Butchers: 159
Chandlers: 163
Chicken Butchers: 184
Entrepreneurs: 66
Fine Clothiers: 163
Fishmongers: 151
Florists: 38
Potion Sellers: 107
Resellers: 227
Spice Merchants: 86
Wine-sellers: 138
Wheelwright: 101
Woodsellers: 60
Service workers
Bakers: 303
Barbers: 344
Coachmen: 93
Cooks: 276
Doctors: 134
Gamekeepers: 97
Grooms: 53
Hairdressers: 212
Healers: 153
Housekeepers: 176
Housemaids: 335
House Stewards: 167
Inns: 61
Laundry maids: 127
Maidservants: 192
Nursery Maids: 127
Pastrycooks: 235
Restaurateur: 289
Tavern Keepers: 289
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 90
Bleachers: 58
Chemical Workers: 36
Coal Heavers: 129
In-Town Couriers: 135
Long Haul Couriers: 144
Dockyard Workers: 132
Gas Workers: 31
Hay Merchants: 52
Leech Collectors: 161
Millers: 151
Miners: 148
Oilmen and Polishers: 104
Postmen: 144
Pure Finder: 85
Skinners: 187
Sugar Refiners: 37
Tosher: 107
Warehousemen: 235
Watercarriers: 136
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 212
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 83
Alchemist: 98
Clerk: 132
Dentists: 65
Educators: 195
Engineers: 93
Gardeners: 64
Mages: 48
Plumbers: 64
Pharmacist: 79
Professors: 27
Scientists: 47
Wizards: 28
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 62
Bankers: 86
Civil Clerks: 144
Civic Iudex: 69
Consultants: 41
Exorcist: 144
Fixers: 80
Kami Clerk: 128
Landlords: 126
Lawyers: 78
Legend Keepers: 101
Militia Officers: 795
Monks, Monastic: 212
Monks, Civic: 219
Historian, Oral: 163
Historian, Textual: 74
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 151
Priests: 276
Rangers: 83
Rat Catchers: 95
Scholars: 97
Spiritualist: 109
Slayers: 36
Storytellers: 259
Military Officers: 205
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 198
Comfort Services: 254
Enchanters: 74
Herbalists: 71
Jaminators: 212
Needleworkers: 192
Potters: 111
Preserve Makers: 187
Quilters: 90
Seamsters: 353
Spinners: 172
Tinker: 72
Weaver: 176
Artists
Actors: 67
Architects: 25
Bards: 101
Costumers: 38
Dancers: 74
Drafters: 41
Engravers: 52
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 31
Glaziers: 66
Inlayers: 61
Musicians: 176
Painters, Art: 32
Playwrights: 65
Sculptors, Art: 54
Wood Carvers: 212
Writers: 198
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 192
Canners: 205
Cheesmakers: 244
Ice Merchants: 28
Millers: 132
Picklers: 106
Smokers: 82
Stockmakers: 73
Tobacconists: 99
Tallowmakers: 138
24646 of Greenston's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
1393 work in Agriculture
5549 work as Craftsmen
1917 work as Merchants
3663 work as Service Workers
2514 work as General Laborers
1023 work as Skilled Laborers
3833 work as Civil Servants
2162 work in Cottage Industries
1293 work as Artists
1299 work in Produce Industries
36475 of Greenston's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2546 (4%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
Greenston's roads were poorly made when first laid. Rather than repairing them correctly, a series of new roads was laid atop the old, leading to the streets of modern Greenston suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.
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History
In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a dragon and brought its hoard to Greenston, where it was shared with all. was immortalized in song for this deed.