Spalden

Spalden (/spalden / [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Town located in the Izclea Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Spalden is derived from the Sylvin language, as Spalden was founded by Trêyêth Fyeshe Adley, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Spalden has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Spalden receives an average of 283 cm/y (111 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Spalden covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 4390 m (14402 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Spalden was founded durring the late 15th century in spring of the year 1397, by Trêyêth Fyeshe Adley. The establishment of Spalden 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.

Spalden was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Spalden 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.

Spalden is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of broad paverstone streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The town is protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The frontieer-style defences has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

Spalden has the unmistakable air of a town 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 Spalden ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Likely due to this, Spalden is, in a word, disorder. People seem to be allowed to do as they please with little harmoney to anything. It feels less like a town, and more like a spot people just happened to have homes. One cannot help but wonder what Spalden was like during the glorydays.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Spalden 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.

Spalden 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.

Spalden 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.

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

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

Spalden 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.

Cultural Notes

Spalden 's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

In Spalden the stars are always right.

The Amoeba Swarm near Spalden are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Spalden 's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves reenactments to channel Necromancy energies of tier 2 via oath swearing.

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.

Spalden Census Data: Year 2000

347 of Spalden 's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 24 work in Agriculture
• 76 work as Craftsmen
• 27 work as Merchants
• 58 work as Service Workers
• 32 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 53 work as Civil Servants
• 34 work in Cottage Industries
• 15 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

714 of Spalden 's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 92 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Spalden since its creation, but now it's beginning to decay. It may function only intermittently, now, or its effects may have curdled into something double-edged. The locals have no idea how to fix it, and indeed, it may not be possible to repair it with modern science or sorcery.

Spalden 's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

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History

The the a glaive of Transmutation, an a glaive imbued with potent amounts of Transmutation energies was created near Spalden by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History