Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri (/njæ̝nˈti/ /ri/ [ambiguous] [reason; logic]) is a temperate Town located in the Dnánman Principality of the City-state of Kakoray.

The name Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri is derived from the Gnollish language, as Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri was founded by Kèsêd vyim Rolɑrtɑcu, who was culturaly Gnollish.

Climate

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri has a yearly average temperature of 5°C (41°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cold 2°C (35°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri receives an average of 205 cm/y (80 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1746 m (5728 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri was founded durring the late 17th century in early summer of the year 1654, by Kèsêd vyim Rolɑrtɑcu. The establishment of Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri 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.

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri was built using the conventions of Gnollish durring the late 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri 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.

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri is buildings are arranged arrounded a highly ordered system of broad cobblestone streets which form triangular 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.

A look around Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri gives you a feeling of distrust and paranoia. Also greed. The locals seem to be very much into scholastic pursuits, based on the hushed, murmured conversations you hear at least. Everyone in Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri acts like they have discovered something wondrous, and are worried they will endure some horrible fate so another can take what they’ve discovered for themselves.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri 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.

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri 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.

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri 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.

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

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

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri 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.

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri 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

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri is home to a distinct subculture, who are either the majority here or have the dominant positions in the community. Architecture, local laws, and social customs are all tuned to suit them, and they may not be particularly forgiving or friendly to the major culture of the region. Communities that are not outright independent usually make an arm's-length submission to a local lord.

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is short in Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri.

The Reigon near Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Augury energies of tier 3 via proclamations.

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.

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri Census Data: Year 2000

386 of Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 24 work in Agriculture
• 82 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 64 work as Service Workers
• 37 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 59 work as Civil Servants
• 37 work in Cottage Industries
• 18 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

832 of Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 50 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri was struck by unseasonably warm weather, causing a sweltering heat to smouther the land for 6 days. Mäpt Njæ̈nti-ri lost 295 people and 262 livestock in the disaster.. The deadly heat is remembered by most as the Agony's Flame.

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