Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp (/fuˈsi/ /zɑp/ [hard; solid; sturdy] [education]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Slïrddáms Principality of the Cochi.

The name Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp was founded by Dúiel̄, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp has a yearly average temperature of 6°C (42°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 19°C (66°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -7°C (20°F). Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp receives an average of 237 cm/y (93 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the brutaly long winter months. Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp covers an area of nearly 62 km² (24 mi²), and an average elevation of 3506 m (11502 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp was founded durring the early 14th century in fall of the year 1318, by Dúiel̄. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

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

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp is buildings are arranged within a network of narrow cobblestone streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp's would-be-castle fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the city as needed.

Something in your gut tells you that you may be unwelcome in Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp. The town seems like it’s not showing you the side of itself it would show to others. People mostly ignore your questions. Many folks ask you to leave their establishments, even before you’ve walked inside them. You should probably listen to them, as every time you’re asked to leave the person asking you to leave has referenced the town’s patron divine in some way. The little voice in the back of your mind that tells you when you’re in danger feels like it’s just glaring at you and muttering about how stupid you are for even remaining in town.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp 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 Ghēkái-zäp's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

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

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp 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 Ghēkái-zäp's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp 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 Ghēkái-zäp 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 Ghēkái-zäp 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.

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

In Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp sometimes, near one of the seasonal solstices, the sun appears to split into three and it rains from a clear sky for several hours.

The Guardian, Graven near Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves ritual combat to channel Illusion energies of tier 2 via speaking in tongues.

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 Ghēkái-zäp Census Data: Year 2000

5605 of Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 307 work in Agriculture
• 1261 work as Craftsmen
• 453 work as Merchants
• 873 work as Service Workers
• 565 work as General Laborers
• 227 work as Skilled Laborers
• 831 work as Civil Servants
• 484 work in Cottage Industries
• 305 work as Artists
• 299 work in Produce Industries

8183 of Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1037 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Slæ̈rn Ghēkái-zäp has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of spared the town from an attack. was immortalized in song for this deed.

History