Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok

Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok (/iˈjold/ /lok/ [exam] [bank (river)]) is a temperate Small City located in the Mididïleghi Principality of the Nutheli.

The name Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok was founded by Lahgo, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok has a yearly average temperature of 1°C (33°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 -22°C (-7°F). Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok 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. Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok covers an area of nearly 18 km² (7 mi²), and an average elevation of 2292 m (7519 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok was founded durring the early 13th century in spring of the year 1204, by Lahgo. The establishment of Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok 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 Ī̄old-lok was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature plaster covered brickwork used to form structures with an emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts. Orderly arrangements of columns, pilasters and lintels, as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical domes, niches and aediculae can be found everywhere such that only size of building and yard can be used to measure the general prosparity of a given building's owners due to a general wealthy feeling the style gives off.

Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok is buildings are built arround a single restrictive packed earth mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city has a fortified albit thin brick wall. The wall has most of the feeatures of a typical castle wall, just on a much smaller scale and and budget. Notably brick isn't a particuarly soild choice for resisting siege weapons. Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok's wall wouldn't hinder a proper army, but it is more than sufishent for bandits and other small marauding groups. Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok's monster and outlaw focused fortifications are suffering from significent damage, so much so that examples can be pointed to no matter which section one might have within their line of site, and most of which render sections inoperable at present.

A look around Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok gives you a feeling of distrust and paranoia. Also greed. The locals seem to be very much into scholastic pursuits, based on the hushed, murmured conversations you hear at least. Everyone in Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok acts like they have discovered something wondrous, and are worried they will endure some horrible fate so another can take what they’ve discovered for themselves.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok 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 Ī̄old-lok's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok 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 Ī̄old-lok 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 Ī̄old-lok 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

Life is hard in Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok. Its people are impoverished compared to their peers elsewhere. Something is making the locals stay, however, whether fear of the alternative, hope for a better future, or a stubborn attachment to their ancestral lands. Whatver the reason, living in this harsh area for generations has made the people of Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok a notably resourceful and hearty people.

Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

In Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok all of the cats speak the local language with prefect diction.

The Leshy, Gourd near Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok are known to be quite timid.

Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves creating small tokens to channel Truename Magic energies of tier 1 via divine sermons.

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 Ī̄old-lok Census Data: Year 2000

1547 of Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 87 work in Agriculture
• 348 work as Craftsmen
• 129 work as Merchants
• 237 work as Service Workers
• 159 work as General Laborers
• 61 work as Skilled Laborers
• 222 work as Civil Servants
• 139 work in Cottage Industries
• 83 work as Artists
• 82 work in Produce Industries

2719 of Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 131 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Due to a magical anomaly, Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century Steere Peak, an iconic vista located neare Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok, proved to be volcanic when the peak erupted. The eruption was isolated to the area around Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok, which was swallowed in ash, lava flows, and pyroclastic gasses. Slæ̈rn Ī̄old-lok lost 186 people, 364 livestock, and 48 buildings in the disaster. The event is forever remembered as the Day of Hate's Wrath.

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