Mäpt áprinf-xer

Mäpt áprinf-xer (/ə˞ˈprinf/ /xer/ [messy] [will]) is a temperate Town located in the Gïpimuipt Principality of the City-state of Acoli.

The name Mäpt áprinf-xer is derived from the Gnollish language, as Mäpt áprinf-xer was founded by Èqthonm vyim Yuvnofilf, who was culturaly Gnollish.

Climate

Mäpt áprinf-xer has a yearly average temperature of 6°C (42°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold -13°C (9°F). Mäpt áprinf-xer receives an average of 241 cm/y (94 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Mäpt áprinf-xer covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5370 m (17618 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Mäpt áprinf-xer was founded durring the early 14th century in winter of the year 1302, by Èqthonm vyim Yuvnofilf. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Mäpt áprinf-xer was built using the conventions of Gnollish durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Mäpt áprinf-xer is no diffrent. The town'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.

Mäpt áprinf-xer is buildings are arranged arrounded a highly ordered system of premissive paverstone 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 has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. The town's brittle defences are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

Your first impression of Mäpt áprinf-xer proves to be right on the money. This town is where the rebels chose to settle. Fashion trends are quite simply the opposite of what’s popular in the other nearby communities. THis trend extends everywhere. Things that should be black are white, what would normally be square is organically curved, and what is typically unthinkable for polite society is more than welcome in this public square. Up to the logical limits, of course. There’s no flaying someone alive to eat their skin going on, but the women are dressed a little immodestly, the men are a little more emotional, and the food is all overly complex and terrible.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Mäpt áprinf-xer 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 áprinf-xer has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

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

Mäpt áprinf-xer 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 áprinf-xer's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Mäpt áprinf-xer 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 áprinf-xer's natural decorations nor waterways.

Mäpt áprinf-xer 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 áprinf-xer 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

The locals have cut a deal with some unspeakable entity, trading some form of tribute (benign of horrific) in exchange for the being’s forbearance or assistance. Outsiders may be ignorant of the bargain, or they may know that the community is in thrall but be too fearful of its master to take action against them. The creature likely serves as a protector as well as a tyrant, so the locals may be content with the deal even if it doesn’t offer any further inducement or aid.

Mäpt áprinf-xer's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for the combined use of arcuated and trabeated construction, employing arches and constructed with post and lintel. The arch served as the style's chief structural element, with flanking columns serving as buttresses or decorations. While the general shape of their structures could be generously described as simplistic, the use of these arches and columns created a most distinct ascetic which is easily distinguishable on sight to armatures and experts alike.

In Mäpt áprinf-xer grains of dust blow into perfectly neat rows.

The Skin Stitcher near Mäpt áprinf-xer are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Mäpt áprinf-xer's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Transmutation energies of tier 1 via guttural bellowing.

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 áprinf-xer Census Data: Year 2000

410 of Mäpt áprinf-xer's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 86 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 69 work as Service Workers
• 42 work as General Laborers
• 14 work as Skilled Laborers
• 61 work as Civil Servants
• 40 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

859 of Mäpt áprinf-xer's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 66 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The roads leading into Mäpt áprinf-xer possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Mäpt áprinf-xer's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History