Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf

Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf (/xiˈhwux/ /dnalf/ [brief] [sentence]) is a temperate Small City located in the Gïtarejé Principality of the Nasdi.

The name Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf was founded by Isia, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf has a yearly average temperature of 1°C (33°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cold 7°C (44°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -4°C (25°F). Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf receives an average of 263 cm/y (103 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf covers an area of nearly 18 km² (7 mi²), and an average elevation of 2462 m (8077 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf was founded durring the early 14th century in summer of the year 1300, by Isia. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf is buildings are arranged arround a single narrow cobblestone mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the city a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The city posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf's budget focused millitary grade defenses has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

Right off the bat Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this city has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. This wealth has brought the city nothing but neurosis, if you can believe your eyes. Everyone acts as if you’re out to take a piece of them. Every door is locked and every window barred. Efforts are made to make you feel welcome, but only in the public areas of the city, particularly the market.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

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

Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf 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 Vágahï-dnalf's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf 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 Vágahï-dnalf 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 Vágahï-dnalf 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 Vágahï-dnalf's chapel 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.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is long in Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf.

The Church Grim near Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves orgies to channel Invocation 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 Vágahï-dnalf Census Data: Year 2000

1604 of Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 95 work in Agriculture
• 352 work as Craftsmen
• 130 work as Merchants
• 252 work as Service Workers
• 162 work as General Laborers
• 63 work as Skilled Laborers
• 240 work as Civil Servants
• 143 work in Cottage Industries
• 87 work as Artists
• 80 work in Produce Industries

2648 of Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 177 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

POI

History

A local has came up with a wonderful new idea 5 months ago; it may be a magical innovation, a new industrial process, a new agricultural product, a new use for what was thought to be ancient garbage, or some other very useful, profitable idea. Everyone around them is fighting for the chance to exploit this clever new plan.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf was attacked by a renegade group of the army. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf lost 278 people, 186 livestock, and 80 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 189, when members of Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf's militia enacted an operation to patrol a specific area to dissuade the enemy from their current activities. The operation was complicated by one of the key objectives in the operation requiring sticking to a very strict and short time table. The conflict ended with a last stand against the enemy until a particular event occurred, which ended in defeat for Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Slæ̈rn Vágahï-dnalf's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History