Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd (/cɑˈgehmex/ /iˈjjezd/ [formal] [clothes; clothing]) is a temperate Large City located in the Wápkunju Principality of the Konei.

The name Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd was founded by Knaathriz, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd has a yearly average temperature of -4°C (25°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 22°C (71°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -31°C (-23°F). Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd receives an average of 198 cm/y (77 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd covers an area of nearly 84 km² (33 mi²), and an average elevation of 5440 m (17847 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd was founded durring the late 15th century in spring of the year 1377, by Knaathriz. The establishment of Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Knaathriz struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd as a prison colony.

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature timber and earth construction, with most buildigns first floors resembling mounds of earth, with subsequent floors appearing as elaborate log cabins, with each building forming a tiered pyramid of sorts fromed from the stack of rectangular, peek roofed cabins. Most wooden bracing, support, and trim is carved with decorative knotwork, and the larger structures even feature painted trim which emphasises the knotwork.

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd is was constructed arround several crampt cobblestone mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The city sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd'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.

A look around Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd is like a look into a broken heart which long ago fell to corruption. There is no planning, no organization. Everyone here clearly goes about their own thing with little thought to anyone around them who isn’t selling something they need… unless of course, they would be an easy target for some robbery. The city has truly fallen to evil.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd 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 Jáxidi-ī̄iezd's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

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

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

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd 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 Jáxidi-ī̄iezd's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd 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 Jáxidi-ī̄iezd 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 Jáxidi-ī̄iezd 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 Jáxidi-ī̄iezd 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.

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used which employed abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. These structures were is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and made use of colorful stone mosaics..

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is skipped in Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd.

The Slithering Pit near Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 2 via recitation of scripture.

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 Jáxidi-ī̄iezd Census Data: Year 2000

7485 of Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 415 work in Agriculture
• 1723 work as Craftsmen
• 594 work as Merchants
• 1155 work as Service Workers
• 771 work as General Laborers
• 300 work as Skilled Laborers
• 1057 work as Civil Servants
• 651 work in Cottage Industries
• 421 work as Artists
• 398 work in Produce Industries

11315 of Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 989 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd'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 Jáxidi-ī̄iezd suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami granted the town a great harvest. One of Slæ̈rn Jáxidi-ī̄iezd's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History