Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf (/tmink/ /lə˞rˈdem/ [small; little; short; low; miniature] [foil]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Fididiäīurg Principality of the Olatkana.
The name Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf is derived from the Sylvin language, as Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf was founded by Tshelîm, who was culturaly Gnoll.
Climate
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf has a yearly average temperature of 0°C (32°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 19°C (66°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool -19°C (-2°F). Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf receives an average of 135 cm/y (53 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the brutaly long winter months. Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf covers an area of nearly 188 km2 (75 mi2), and an average elevation of 3102 m (10177 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf was founded durring the early 9th century, by Tshelîm. The establishment of Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf's construction back out of the project. Tshelîm pushed on reguardles, and Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the early 9th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf is is constructed arround a semi-circular crampt cobblestone mainstreet, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The city posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. The city's budget focused millitary grade defenses have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the city.
The city shows nothing out of the ordinary, at first glance. Then you start to notice all the small things. Each window has seven iron nails pounded into the sill. Every door has a sprig of holly overhead. Every well is branded with purity seals and runes to ward the contents. Everyone is carrying a small charm for safety or fortune, be it a rabbit’s foot, a horseshoe, or other little totems.
Civic Infrastructure
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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 Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf's parks.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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. Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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 Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf's natural decorations nor waterways.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf 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
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..
In Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf there is no wind.
The Azer near Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf are known to be more aggressive than normal.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Enchantment energies of tier 2 via speaking in tongues.
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: 86
Farmers: 131
Farm Laborer: 235
Hunters: 165
Milk Maids: 109
Ranchers: 60
Ranch Hands: 119
Shepherds: 114
Farmland: 181900 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 11200
Poultry: 134409
Swine: 8960
Sheep: 448
Goats: 89
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 4480
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 95
Blacksmiths: 97
Bookbinders: 55
Buckle-makers: 61
Cabinetmakers: 109
Candlemakers: 140
Carpenters: 133
Clothmakers: 128
Coach and Harness Makers: 50
Coopers: 112
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 67
Copyists: 43
Cutlers: 37
Fabricworkers: 101
Farrier: 271
Furriers: 30
Glassworkers: 144
Gunsmiths: 98
Harness-Makers: 41
Hatters: 85
Hosiery Workers: 32
Jewelers: 49
Leatherwrights: 112
Locksmiths: 44
Matchstick makers: 70
Musical Instrument Makers: 64
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 54
Paper Workers: 65
Plasterers: 59
Pursemakers: 74
Roofers: 47
Ropemakers: 45
Rugmakers: 45
Saddlers: 81
Scabbardmakers: 90
Scalemakers: 47
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 28
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 43
Shoemakers: 44
Soap and Tallow Workers: 133
Tailors: 308
Tanners: 57
Upholsterers: 62
Watchmakers: 62
Weavers: 121
Whitesmiths: 36
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 31
Arcana Sellers: 31
Beer-Sellers: 56
Booksellers: 67
Butchers: 106
Chandlers: 112
Chicken Butchers: 126
Entrepreneurs: 47
Fine Clothiers: 121
Fishmongers: 109
Florists: 27
Potion Sellers: 80
Resellers: 203
Spice Merchants: 63
Wine-sellers: 91
Wheelwright: 72
Woodsellers: 44
Service workers
Bakers: 235
Barbers: 256
Coachmen: 64
Cooks: 194
Doctors: 94
Gamekeepers: 68
Grooms: 38
Hairdressers: 140
Healers: 119
Housekeepers: 128
Housemaids: 248
House Stewards: 140
Inns: 42
Laundry maids: 89
Maidservants: 154
Nursery Maids: 84
Pastrycooks: 154
Restaurateur: 213
Tavern Keepers: 179
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 64
Bleachers: 41
Chemical Workers: 26
Coal Heavers: 86
In-Town Couriers: 104
Long Haul Couriers: 109
Dockyard Workers: 91
Gas Workers: 22
Hay Merchants: 37
Leech Collectors: 116
Millers: 106
Miners: 99
Oilmen and Polishers: 71
Postmen: 99
Pure Finder: 56
Skinners: 131
Sugar Refiners: 25
Tosher: 67
Warehousemen: 154
Watercarriers: 94
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 124
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 57
Alchemist: 70
Clerk: 89
Dentists: 43
Educators: 119
Engineers: 61
Gardeners: 45
Mages: 33
Plumbers: 46
Pharmacist: 51
Professors: 19
Scientists: 32
Wizards: 19
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 44
Bankers: 62
Civil Clerks: 104
Civic Iudex: 49
Consultants: 29
Exorcist: 106
Fixers: 53
Kami Clerk: 88
Landlords: 92
Lawyers: 56
Legend Keepers: 72
Militia Officers: 344
Monks, Monastic: 124
Monks, Civic: 140
Historian, Oral: 99
Historian, Textual: 52
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 99
Priests: 194
Rangers: 59
Rat Catchers: 66
Scholars: 71
Spiritualist: 77
Slayers: 25
Storytellers: 169
Military Officers: 149
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 131
Comfort Services: 186
Enchanters: 49
Herbalists: 49
Jaminators: 135
Needleworkers: 144
Potters: 80
Preserve Makers: 160
Quilters: 66
Seamsters: 235
Spinners: 117
Tinker: 50
Weaver: 106
Artists
Actors: 48
Architects: 17
Bards: 71
Costumers: 26
Dancers: 53
Drafters: 29
Engravers: 35
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 21
Glaziers: 46
Inlayers: 45
Musicians: 128
Painters, Art: 22
Playwrights: 50
Sculptors, Art: 39
Wood Carvers: 160
Writers: 149
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 160
Canners: 131
Cheesmakers: 165
Ice Merchants: 20
Millers: 93
Picklers: 77
Smokers: 55
Stockmakers: 49
Tobacconists: 65
Tallowmakers: 97
16915 of Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
933 work in Agriculture
3769 work as Craftsmen
1386 work as Merchants
2639 work as Service Workers
1722 work as General Laborers
684 work as Skilled Laborers
2423 work as Civil Servants
1508 work in Cottage Industries
939 work as Artists
912 work in Produce Industries
26544 of Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1344 (3%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf is reliant on an industry or product that has toxic or negative side-effects as part of its production. The good is extremely valuable, or the community is extremely desperate, and the side effects are endured as a necessary evil. It may be that their neighbors or lord are forcing them to produce the good so that they aren’t the ones suffering the cost.
Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf'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 Ipimu-lárdem Xluwuf suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.
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History
The the a scimitar of Charm, an a scimitar imbued with notable amounts of Charm energies was created near Ipahimu-trunf Xluwuf by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.