Ironton

Ironton (/ˈaɪrntən/ [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Town located in Ipi̊q County, Fusan Kingdom, within the Sylvanian Empire.

The name Ironton is derived from the Sylvin language, as Ironton was founded by Mbó̄boīy Mboú̄ 'Sarina Amber' Joú̄sh Ya̋nḱ Rḗ Light, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Ironton has a yearly average temperature of 19°C (66°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 11°C (51°F). Ironton receives an average of 141 cm/y (55 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Ironton covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4600 m (15091 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ironton was founded durring the late 12th century in winter of the year 1056, by Mbó̄boīy Mboú̄ 'Sarina Amber' Joú̄sh Ya̋nḱ Rḗ Light. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Mbó̄boīy Mboú̄ 'Sarina Amber' Joú̄sh Ya̋nḱ Rḗ Light.

Ironton was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ironton 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.

Ironton is buildings are arranged arround a single spacious cobblestone mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the town a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The town sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Ironton's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the town's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. Ironton's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.

A look around Ironton gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Ironton 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.

Ironton 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.

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

Ironton 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 Town. Ironton's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

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

Ironton 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

Ironton's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its buildings being predominantly formed through the combination of basic geometric shapes. However, it shown in the detailing given to the structures such as its characteristic tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance in their designs to an astonishing degree of precision. Decorative elements for the buildings tended to be built into the structure itself, making great use of fluting, frescoes, inlays, and embossing.

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is short in Ironton.

The Leopard (Cat, Great) near Ironton are known to be quite timid.

Ironton's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Charm 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.

Ironton Census Data: Year 2000

384 of Ironton's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 23 work in Agriculture
• 82 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 64 work as Service Workers
• 38 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 57 work as Civil Servants
• 37 work in Cottage Industries
• 19 work as Artists
• 20 work in Produce Industries

792 of Ironton's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 75 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ironton is remarkably well-fortified for a site of its size and role. Tall, stout walls, strong points inside the community, concentric defenses, a strategic terrain location, or a large body of standing troops might be present. Some threat is thought to exist that makes maintaining this fortification worthwhile, though it may come at a dear cost to the locals. The community’s suzerain may be uncomfortable with these defenses, as they could just as easily be used to defy the ruler.

Due to a magical anomaly, Ironton is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of saved most of the town when a natural disaster struck Ironton. Ironton created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History