Nogdǟ Smok Vrët

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët (/ˈnogdaː/ /smok/ [expensive] [age]) is a subtropical Town located in Skrungzkuiusa Zone, Qisunahu District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Nogdǟ Smok Vrët is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Nogdǟ Smok Vrët was founded by Morguleth Khizoruh, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Nogdǟ Smok Vrët receives an average of 104 cm/y (40 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Nogdǟ Smok Vrët covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 10910 m (-7155 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët was founded durring the late 16th century in spring of the year 1464, by Morguleth Khizoruh. The establishment of Nogdǟ Smok Vrët 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.

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Nogdǟ Smok Vrët 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.

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of crampt flagstone streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks and fences to provide minimal protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. The somewhat suffishent have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

A look arround Nogdǟ Smok Vrët reveals an abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët 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 Nogdǟ Smok Vrët. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Nogdǟ Smok Vrët's parks.

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

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët 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.

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët 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.

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

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët 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 Nogdǟ Smok Vrët's natural decorations nor waterways.

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët 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.

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët 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

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët 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.

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is short in Nogdǟ Smok Vrët.

The Skinstitch near Nogdǟ Smok Vrët are known to be quite timid.

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves reenactments to channel Truename Magic energies of tier 3 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.

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët Census Data: Year 2000

445 of Nogdǟ Smok Vrët's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 100 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 73 work as Service Workers
• 44 work as General Laborers
• 18 work as Skilled Laborers
• 63 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

918 of Nogdǟ Smok Vrët's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 71 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Nogdǟ Smok Vrët is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

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History

The the an orb of Chronomancy, an an orb imbued with notable amounts of Chronomancy energies was created near Nogdǟ Smok Vrët by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History