Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka (/lanˈtuŋ/ /iˈjuca/ [next] [action (movement)]) is a temperate Large City located in the Temryont Principality of the Soheque.

The name Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka was founded by Grrihly, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka has a yearly average temperature of -1°C (31°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold -26°C (-14°F). Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka receives an average of 273 cm/y (107 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka covers an area of nearly 132 km² (52 mi²), and an average elevation of 1616 m (5301 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka was founded durring the late 11th century, by Grrihly. 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 Grrihly.

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka is buildings are arranged arround a network of spacious paverstone streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city has a defencive wall made from querried stone. The wall is equipped with a full set of battlments but the nature of its construction methodology leaves it somewhat vulnerable to siege equipment. That said, the city is well defended against anything short of an army. The city's cost-cutting-focused defences are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the citys defences.

A look around Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power.

Civic Infrastructure

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka 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 Sávoti-ijuka's grid is powered by an arcane means.

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

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

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka 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 Sávoti-ijuka 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 Sávoti-ijuka's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka 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 Sávoti-ijuka 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 Sávoti-ijuka 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 law within Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka is highly corrupt, or does not apply to certain favored groups or castes. Strangers might be fleeced by local lawmen, evildoers can be absolved by a payment, and powerful gentry do as they please.

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by dynamic designs and complex architectural plan forms; intended to heighten feelings of motion and sensuality, and frequently based on the oval. It made extensive and extreme use of: Grandeur, Contrast, Curves and twists, Rich surface treatments, Gilded statuary, Bright colors, Vividly painted ceilings, Fragmented or deliberately incomplete elements, Large-scale frescoes, Dramatic central projections on an external facade, the use of plaster, stucco, or marble finishing, Illusory effects such as trompe l’oeil, and pear-shaped domes. While beloved by the nobility, the common folk tended to despise the style due to the massive consumption of resources required for even a small building constructed in this style.

In Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka it is impossible to directly or indirectly lie.

The Leshy, Poppy near Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves creating small tokens to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 2 via moments of science.

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 Sávoti-ijuka Census Data: Year 2000

11936 of Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 715 work in Agriculture
• 2659 work as Craftsmen
• 947 work as Merchants
• 1835 work as Service Workers
• 1209 work as General Laborers
• 493 work as Skilled Laborers
• 1740 work as Civil Servants
• 1041 work in Cottage Industries
• 682 work as Artists
• 615 work in Produce Industries

17200 of Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2192 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century an unusualy harsh winter spawned a deadly blizard to Slæ̈rn Sávoti-ijuka. The ice, snow, and wind killed 239 people, 283 livestock, and destroyed 76. The event is remembered as Mourning's Breath.

History