Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw (/deˈdi/ /kə˞nw/ [awesome] [glove]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Slïrddáms Principality of the Cochi.

The name Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw was founded by Emerthelil, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw 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). Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw receives an average of 205 cm/y (80 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the brutaly long winter months. Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw covers an area of nearly 73 km² (29 mi²), and an average elevation of 1900 m (6233 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw was founded durring the early 14th century in fall of the year 1304, by Emerthelil. The establishment of Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw 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.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw is no diffrent. The city'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.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw is buildings are located arround a single broad cobblestone mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the city's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw's top tier civilian fortifications has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

A look around Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw 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 Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw makes it abundantly clear the city 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

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw 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 Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw's parks.

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

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw 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.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

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

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw 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.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw 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.

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

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw 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 Large City. Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw 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 Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw 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.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw 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

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

The Mud Elemental, Small near Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves reenactments to channel Augury energies of tier 1 via chanting.

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.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw Census Data: Year 2000

6442 of Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 363 work in Agriculture
• 1451 work as Craftsmen
• 528 work as Merchants
• 973 work as Service Workers
• 643 work as General Laborers
• 268 work as Skilled Laborers
• 941 work as Civil Servants
• 587 work in Cottage Industries
• 346 work as Artists
• 342 work in Produce Industries

10265 of Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 516 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw was unknowingly built atop something unstable, and now that substrate is crumbling. It may be swampy ground or a decaying coastline, or it could be an ancient buried city that’s now giving way. In the case of some antique habitation, the denizens that once lived there might be boiling upward as their home is collapsing, or new opportunities may be revealed even as the community’s present structure is ruined.

Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw's roads were poorly made when first laid. Rather than repairing them correctly, a series of new roads was laid atop the old, leading to the streets of modern Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of killed a tyrannical who had controlled Slæ̈rn Dedi-kánw for years. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.

History