Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu

Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu (/cɑˈgehmex/ /purˈdu/ [formal] [gauge]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Wápkunju Principality of the Konei.

The name Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu was founded by Trgadsêye, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu has a yearly average temperature of 3°C (37°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold -17°C (2°F). Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu receives an average of 208 cm/y (81 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu covers an area of nearly 53 km² (21 mi²), and an average elevation of 3772 m (12375 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu was founded durring the late 14th century in summer of the year 1268, by Trgadsêye. 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 Trgadsêye.

Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu 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 Gæ̈pa-purdu is buildings are arranged within a network of restrictive 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 rests behind the absurdity that is a thick, timber braced, wall made of clay bricks. While visualy impressive and certainly an astetic, Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu's wall provides no actual defence against siege equipment due to the choice of its cosntruction materials. Even nonexperts can tell the town is trying to impress rather than defend with its walls, towers, and gatehouses. Though admittedly, they do look nice... To primitive tribals who have never seen fortifications before. Astonishigly, the political statment focused walls are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Even with that as it is, everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or much of both. The town should be gone, not dying. 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.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu 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 Gæ̈pa-purdu's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

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

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

Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu 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 Gæ̈pa-purdu's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu 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 Gæ̈pa-purdu 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 Gæ̈pa-purdu 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 Gæ̈pa-purdu's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

The Hare, Arctic near Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves performance art to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 2 via mimery.

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 Gæ̈pa-purdu Census Data: Year 2000

4756 of Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 269 work in Agriculture
• 1061 work as Craftsmen
• 384 work as Merchants
• 731 work as Service Workers
• 489 work as General Laborers
• 191 work as Skilled Laborers
• 695 work as Civil Servants
• 416 work in Cottage Industries
• 260 work as Artists
• 260 work in Produce Industries

7120 of Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 758 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The roads leading into Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu 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.

POI

History

Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu is in secret rebellion against their ostensible liege, having cut deals with his enemies, plotted to betray him for their own gain, or bridled under his tyranny and sought a better lord. The community’s leadership is all in on this plot, and outside viceroys or representatives are being kept carefully ignorant of the reality. The common folk may be oblivious to the truth, though they’ll doubtless have felt the same motivations and promptings that convinced their leaders to turn traitor.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of protected Slæ̈rn Gæ̈pa-purdu's harvest from an army of bandits. The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.

History