Mäpt Viwj-ayd

Mäpt Viwj-ayd (/viwʤ/ /ajd/ [gross] [virus; germ]) is a temperate Town located in the Tákzrá Principality of the City-state of Tano.

The name Mäpt Viwj-ayd is derived from the Gnollish language, as Mäpt Viwj-ayd was founded by Zlkèbë vyim Glə˞graɑgki, who was culturaly Gnollish.

Climate

Mäpt Viwj-ayd has a yearly average temperature of 3°C (37°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 14°C (57°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -7°C (20°F). Mäpt Viwj-ayd receives an average of 206 cm/y (81 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Mäpt Viwj-ayd covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2710 m (8891 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Mäpt Viwj-ayd was founded in time immemorial, reportedly some time durring the late 8th century, by Zlkèbë vyim Glə˞graɑgki. 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 Zlkèbë vyim Glə˞graɑgki.

Mäpt Viwj-ayd was built using the conventions of Gnollish durring the late 8th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Mäpt Viwj-ayd 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.

Mäpt Viwj-ayd is buildings are located arround a single crampt paverstone mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town resides behind a palisade wall complete with battlments, a moat, and timber gatehouses with drawbridges. The robustly designed timber walls have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

A look around Mäpt Viwj-ayd 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 just long enough for it to be uncomfortable. A second look around Mäpt Viwj-ayd makes it abundantly clear the town suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had.

Civic Infrastructure

Mäpt Viwj-ayd 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 Mäpt Viwj-ayd. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Mäpt Viwj-ayd's parks.

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

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

Mäpt Viwj-ayd 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. Mäpt Viwj-ayd's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Mäpt Viwj-ayd 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 Mäpt Viwj-ayd's natural decorations nor waterways.

Mäpt Viwj-ayd 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 Viwj-ayd 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.

Mäpt Viwj-ayd 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

Mäpt Viwj-ayd's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

In Mäpt Viwj-ayd snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.

The Hare, Arctic near Mäpt Viwj-ayd are known to be quite timid.

Mäpt Viwj-ayd's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 1 via 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.

Mäpt Viwj-ayd Census Data: Year 2000

453 of Mäpt Viwj-ayd's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 97 work as Craftsmen
• 35 work as Merchants
• 78 work as Service Workers
• 46 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 64 work as Civil Servants
• 43 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

964 of Mäpt Viwj-ayd's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 43 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Mäpt Viwj-ayd is home to some form of natural wonder. It could be a hot spring, or an especially enchanting glade, or a particular vista. Whatever it is, it's such a lovely attraction that Mäpt Viwj-ayd sees its fair share of tourists every year from all across Eyom. Consequently, its residents speak many languages at a functional level.

Mäpt Viwj-ayd is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami spared the town from an attack. One of Mäpt Viwj-ayd's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History