Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo (/kojd/ /pɪxˈhejo/ [comic] [volcano]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Fïzïlt Principality of the Yastas.

The name Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo was founded by Veahn, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo has a yearly average temperature of 0°C (32°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 22°C (71°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold -21°C (-5°F). Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo receives an average of 200 cm/y (78 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the brutaly long winter months. Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo covers an area of nearly 208 km² (83 mi²), and an average elevation of 4118 m (13510 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo was founded durring the late 11th century, by Veahn. The establishment of Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo's construction back out of the project. Veahn pushed on reguardles, and Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo 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 Vidijo-pïkéheīo is buildings are arranged arround a network of broad canals streets which form a diamond shaped grid, where each diamond verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller diamond has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city is defended by arcane means. It's hard to spot at first, but there's a tell tell shimmer in the air arround Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo, and you can spot the ocasional warding glyph carved into a rock or tree all arround town. These mystical defences are ancient, unknowable, and unassailable by current means... Assuming everything is in working order. Otherwise, the wards are little more than a deathtrap. Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo's Relic of the World That Was 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.

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo 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 Vidijo-pïkéheīo ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. The locals seem to have responded to their slow downfall by recreating Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo as one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which the city brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo 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 Vidijo-pïkéheīo's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

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

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

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo 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 Vidijo-pïkéheīo 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 Vidijo-pïkéheīo's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo 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 Vidijo-pïkéheīo 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 Vidijo-pïkéheīo 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.

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.

Cultural Notes

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used has a sleek, linear appearance with stylized, often geometric ornamentation. The primary facade of its buildings often featured a series of set backs that create a stepped outline. Low-relief decorative panels can be found at entrances, around windows, along roof edges or as string courses. It was best known for its use of smooth finish building materials such as stucco, concrete block, glazed brick or mosaic tile. Decorative details can incorporate various artistic or exotic motifs to suit the building's function or the architect's whim. Chevrons, zigzags, and other geometrical motifs are common forms of ornament.

In Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo sometimes, near one of the seasonal solstices, the sun appears to split into three and it rains from a clear sky for several hours.

The Trailgaunt near Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo are known to be quite timid.

Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves bloodletting to channel Charm energies of tier 1 via singing.

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 Vidijo-pïkéheīo Census Data: Year 2000

18631 of Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 1005 work in Agriculture
• 4321 work as Craftsmen
• 1503 work as Merchants
• 2795 work as Service Workers
• 1894 work as General Laborers
• 759 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2629 work as Civil Servants
• 1701 work in Cottage Industries
• 1035 work as Artists
• 989 work in Produce Industries

28353 of Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1957 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo was attacked by savage tribes living nearby Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo lost 236 people, 379 livestock, and 42 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 183, when members of Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo's militia enacted an operation to transport a specific resource to a particular settlment unharmed. The operation was complicated by a trusted officer who turned traitor and defects. The conflict ended with a last stand against the enemy until a particular event occurred, which ended in defeat for Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Slæ̈rn Vidijo-pïkéheīo's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History