Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp

Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp (/æ̝ms/ /xɑp/ [intestine] [light]) is a subtropical City located in the Mïpirudnoplu Principality of the Tano.

The name Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp was founded by Rrimvesh, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp has a yearly average temperature of 9°C (48°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cold 3°C (37°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 16°C (60°F). Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp receives an average of 215 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp covers an area of nearly 49 km² (19 mi²), and an average elevation of 950 m (3116 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp was founded durring the late 13th century in fall of the year 1195, by Rrimvesh. The establishment of Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp 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 äms-ghäp was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp is buildings are built arround a single crampt cobblestone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city is protected by a renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a city of Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp's size could have. Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp's well-designed, yet cheep 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.

A quick look in any direction shows Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp is filled with vices. There are many taverns, brothels are advertising their services on the streets, cardsharks are plying their illicit trade within public squairs, and every shop has at least three signs advertising various sales on goods. That alone wouldn’t be too noticeable, if it wasn’t just so omnipresent and overwhelmingly how the people of this city live.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.

Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp 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 City. Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

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

Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp 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 äms-ghäp's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp 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 äms-ghäp 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 äms-ghäp 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

Two or more groups of citizens within Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp hate each other. Their neighbors or the local law have kept things from too-overt violence, but members of the groups will constantly interfere with their rivals and cause whatever misery they can get away with. This hate may spring from recent events, or it may be an inherited spite from old wrongs.

Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp's town hall 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.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is recurring in Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp.

The Snake, Venomous near Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp are known to be quite timid.

Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves bloodletting to channel Necromancy energies of tier 3 via proclamations.

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 äms-ghäp Census Data: Year 2000

4388 of Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 234 work in Agriculture
• 962 work as Craftsmen
• 351 work as Merchants
• 694 work as Service Workers
• 448 work as General Laborers
• 175 work as Skilled Laborers
• 661 work as Civil Servants
• 396 work in Cottage Industries
• 234 work as Artists
• 233 work in Produce Industries

7022 of Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 232 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Slæ̈rn äms-ghäp is known for its unusual rock formations.

POI

History

The the a construct of Mysticism, an a construct imbued with great amounts of Mysticism energies was created near Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History