Smōkyan Skov Ner

Smōkyan Skov Ner (/ˈsmoːkjan/ /scov/ [smooth; sleek] [urine; excrement]) is a temperate Small Town located in Frehjevrǟmnde̜ Parish, Vrōzftor Diocese, within the Covenent of Irus.

The name Smōkyan Skov Ner is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Smōkyan Skov Ner was founded by Gwen Crolnie, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Smōkyan Skov Ner has a yearly average temperature of 31°C (87°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 36°C (96°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Smōkyan Skov Ner receives an average of 81 cm/y (31 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Smōkyan Skov Ner covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 8312 m (-15679 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Smōkyan Skov Ner was founded durring the late 12th century in spring of the year 1060, by Gwen Crolnie. The establishment of Smōkyan Skov Ner suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Smōkyan Skov Ner which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Smōkyan Skov Ner was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Smōkyan Skov Ner is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Smōkyan Skov Ner is was constructed arround several broad flagstone 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 town sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Smōkyan Skov Ner's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the town's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. The boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

A look around Smōkyan Skov Ner has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine with the abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Smōkyan Skov Ner long.

Civic Infrastructure

Smōkyan Skov Ner has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Smōkyan Skov Ner.

Smōkyan Skov Ner 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.

Smōkyan Skov Ner 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.

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

Smōkyan Skov Ner has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Smōkyan Skov Ner 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.

Smōkyan Skov Ner 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

Smōkyan Skov Ner's garrison 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, spring is recurring in Smōkyan Skov Ner.

The Ghoul near Smōkyan Skov Ner are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Smōkyan Skov Ner's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Mysticism energies of tier 2 via oratory performances.

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.

Smōkyan Skov Ner Census Data: Year 2000

264 of Smōkyan Skov Ner's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 20 work in Agriculture
• 59 work as Craftsmen
• 19 work as Merchants
• 43 work as Service Workers
• 27 work as General Laborers
• 7 work as Skilled Laborers
• 40 work as Civil Servants
• 25 work in Cottage Industries
• 11 work as Artists
• 13 work in Produce Industries

625 of Smōkyan Skov Ner's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 56 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Some important ruler or leading figure resides in the community. This may be the seat of a regional lord, or it could be the traditional residence of a high priest, great magus, merchant house, or other wielder of influence. The community itself may or may not be under their direct control, but the wishes of the august figure must be acknowledged by the locals.

The center of Smōkyan Skov Ner's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of protected Smōkyan Skov Ner's harvest from an army of bandits. One of Smōkyan Skov Ner's festivals remembers the hero.

History