Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner (/ˈsrohwo̠/ /mo̠r/ [lid] [label; logo]) is a temperate Town located in the Ëkkuv Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner was founded by Fyënm Zienra, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner has a yearly average temperature of 6°C (42°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool -12°C (11°F). Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner receives an average of 186 cm/y (73 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5212 m (17099 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner was founded durring the early 13th century in winter of the year 1241, by Fyënm Zienra. The establishment of Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner 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.

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Srohwo̠-mo̠r 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.

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner is buildings are built arround a single premissive cobblestone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town has a fortified albit thin brick wall. The wall has most of the feeatures of a typical castle wall, just on a much smaller scale and and budget. Notably brick isn't a particuarly soild choice for resisting siege weapons. Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner's wall wouldn't hinder a proper army, but it is more than sufishent for bandits and other small marauding groups. Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner's monster and outlaw focused fortifications are suffering from significent damage, so much so that examples can be pointed to no matter which section one might have within their line of site, and most of which render sections inoperable at present.

The first thing you notice about Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner is the large sign at the entrance welcoming you to their humble town. Children come up to you and say hi, some asking if you’ve fought any big monsters, and others just zipping away after their hello. The adults are much the same. By the time you’ve made it a significant way into the town you’ve been invited to a tavern for a pint to drink in exchange for news of the world. You’ve also had no less than three older women give you a sweetroll and direct your attention to their still unmarried children. It would be creepy if it wasn't so sincere.

Civic Infrastructure

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner 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 Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner's parks.

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

Srohwo̠-mo̠r 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.

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Srohwo̠-mo̠r 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.

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner 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.

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

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner 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 Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner's natural decorations nor waterways.

Srohwo̠-mo̠r 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.

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner 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

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for the combined use of arcuated and trabeated construction, employing arches and constructed with post and lintel. The arch served as the style's chief structural element, with flanking columns serving as buttresses or decorations. While the general shape of their structures could be generously described as simplistic, the use of these arches and columns created a most distinct ascetic which is easily distinguishable on sight to armatures and experts alike.

In Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner yeast remains dormant.

The Mud Elemental, Large near Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner are known to be quite timid.

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 1 via speaking in tongues.

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.

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner Census Data: Year 2000

421 of Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 89 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 66 work as Service Workers
• 44 work as General Laborers
• 15 work as Skilled Laborers
• 61 work as Civil Servants
• 43 work in Cottage Industries
• 19 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

900 of Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 55 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner 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.

Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century was struck by a great wind storm. A great funnel cloud itself touched down in Srohwo̠-mo̠r Ner, bringing twisting winds which killed 117 people, 324 livestock, and 23 buildings in the disaster.. The disaster is generally remembered as the Howling Winds of Torment.

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