Surbridge

Surbridge (/surbridge / [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Large Town located in the Ja̋yja̋shvaw̋chē̋ä Region of the Confederation of Goblin Tribes.

The name Surbridge is derived from the Sylvin language, as Surbridge was founded by Èdsmepî Shesm Clarkson, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Surbridge has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 15°C (59°F). Surbridge receives an average of 283 cm/y (111 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Surbridge covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 480 m (1574 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Surbridge was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1386, by Èdsmepî Shesm Clarkson. The establishment of Surbridge 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.

Surbridge was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Surbridge is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Surbridge is buildings are speckled and packed arround narrow gravel streets with seemingly no patern to them. It appears as if the town's residents simply built streets as they pleased and squeazed buildings in wherever and howeave rpossible, creating an organic, frustrating to navigate, maze of a town. The town rests behind a thin stone wall. The wall's design was likly directly copied from a castle's parmiter defences. It's simply that the arcatect made Surbridge 's wall substancialy thinner than a castle's walls. While the towers and gatehouses are adiquite, the obvious cost savings measure of making the walls drasticaly thinner reduces their ability to resist siege weapons greatly. The town's impressive-looking wall could fail at a critical moment in battle, and would likely not even resist a few bandits with improvised siege equipment. Astonishigly, the budget oriented are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

Surbridge has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Surbridge ’s streets. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

Surbridge 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 Surbridge . They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Surbridge 's parks.

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

Surbridge 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.

Surbridge 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.

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

Surbridge 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 Town. Surbridge 's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Surbridge 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 Surbridge 's natural decorations nor waterways.

Surbridge 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.

Surbridge 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.

Surbridge 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

The locals have cut a deal with some unspeakable entity, trading some form of tribute (benign of horrific) in exchange for the being’s forbearance or assistance. Outsiders may be ignorant of the bargain, or they may know that the community is in thrall but be too fearful of its master to take action against them. The creature likely serves as a protector as well as a tyrant, so the locals may be content with the deal even if it doesn’t offer any further inducement or aid.

Surbridge 's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Surbridge yeast remains dormant.

The Thoqqua near Surbridge are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Surbridge 's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 1 via recitation of poetic epics.

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.

Surbridge Census Data: Year 2000

530 of Surbridge 's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 35 work in Agriculture
• 116 work as Craftsmen
• 45 work as Merchants
• 84 work as Service Workers
• 51 work as General Laborers
• 19 work as Skilled Laborers
• 78 work as Civil Servants
• 46 work in Cottage Industries
• 28 work as Artists
• 28 work in Produce Industries

1079 of Surbridge 's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 32 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Surbridge has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

POI

History

The the a suit of Lamellar armour of Augury, an a suit of Lamellar armour imbued with potent amounts of Augury energies was created near Surbridge by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History