Large City: S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ
Example Rattu architecture.

State	Warren
Provence	Chyûyu̽ Lu̹sû Empire
Sub Provence	Mu̹ Vu̽hâ Kingdom
Region	Kuw Whe̜m Woods
Founded	1436
Community Leader	Lord Trîyë
Area	198 km² (79 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	13°C (55°F)
Average Elevation	4558 m (14954 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	163 cm/y (64 in/y)
Population	46862
Population Density	236 people per km² (593 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Transmutation
Naming
Native name	S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ
Pronunciation	/ˈs̺elə/ /ˈlɑsu̽/
Direct Translation	[young] [detail]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

The name S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ is derived from the Sylvin language, as S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ was founded by Hoúåh, who was culturaly Rattu.

Climate

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ has a yearly average temperature of 13°C (55°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 2°C (35°F). S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ receives an average of 163 cm/y (64 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the short winter months. S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ covers an area of nearly 198 km² (79 mi²), and an average elevation of 4558 m (14954 ft) above sea level.

Overview

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ was founded durring the early 15th century in summer of the year 1436, by Hoúåh. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Hoúåh.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ was built using the conventions of Rattu durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ 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.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ is buildings folow an organic layout of crampt worn bedrock streets whihch gives the city a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The city is defended by arcane means. It's hard to spot at first, but there's a tell tell shimmer in the air arround S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ, and you can spot the ocasional warding glyph carved into a rock or tree all arround town. These mystical defences are ancient, unknowable, and unassailable by current means... Assuming everything is in working order. Otherwise, the wards are little more than a deathtrap. The city's Relic of the World That Was are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the city's defences.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ has the unmistakable air of a city 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 S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. The locals seem to have responded to their slow downfall by recreating S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ as one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which the city brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ 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.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ 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.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ 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.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ 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.

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

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ has an Arcane Academy which provides higher education in the arcane sciences.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ 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 City. S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ 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 S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ's natural decorations nor waterways.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ 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.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ 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.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ 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.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ 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

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by grandeur of scale, simplicity of geometric forms, dramatic use of columns, and a preference for blank walls. This design ethos extended to re-imagining earlier styles of structure to create them anew, with a similar overall look and feel to one another..

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is recurring in S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ.

The Kami, Kodama near S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ are known to be more aggressive than normal.

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Augury energies of tier 1 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.

Agriculture

Dairy Farmers: 94
Farmers: 146
Farm Laborer: 246
Hunters: 161
Milk Maids: 137
Ranchers: 62
Ranch Hands: 139
Shepherds: 120

Farmland: 189322 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 11715
Poultry: 140586
Swine: 9372
Sheep: 468
Goats: 93
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 4686

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 93
Blacksmiths: 95
Bookbinders: 57
Buckle-makers: 65
Cabinetmakers: 104
Candlemakers: 180
Carpenters: 144
Clothmakers: 117
Coach and Harness Makers: 46
Coopers: 120
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 65
Copyists: 43
Cutlers: 39
Fabricworkers: 108
Farrier: 253
Furriers: 30
Glassworkers: 161
Gunsmiths: 90
Harness-Makers: 44
Hatters: 89
Hosiery Workers: 33
Jewelers: 52
Leatherwrights: 123
Locksmiths: 48
Matchstick makers: 75
Musical Instrument Makers: 67
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 62
Paper Workers: 66
Plasterers: 61
Pursemakers: 82
Roofers: 49
Ropemakers: 48
Rugmakers: 45
Saddlers: 91
Scabbardmakers: 100
Scalemakers: 49
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 30
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 45
Shoemakers: 45
Soap and Tallow Workers: 153
Tailors: 302
Tanners: 59
Upholsterers: 68
Watchmakers: 64
Weavers: 130
Whitesmiths: 37

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 33
Arcana Sellers: 32
Beer-Sellers: 63
Booksellers: 69
Butchers: 137
Chandlers: 117
Chicken Butchers: 118
Entrepreneurs: 49
Fine Clothiers: 111
Fishmongers: 130
Florists: 29
Potion Sellers: 79
Resellers: 187
Spice Merchants: 63
Wine-sellers: 93
Wheelwright: 72
Woodsellers: 44

Service workers

Bakers: 312
Barbers: 208
Coachmen: 67
Cooks: 187
Doctors: 107
Gamekeepers: 72
Grooms: 41
Hairdressers: 167
Healers: 124
Housekeepers: 137
Housemaids: 223
House Stewards: 161
Inns: 45
Laundry maids: 88
Maidservants: 161
Nursery Maids: 82
Pastrycooks: 167
Restaurateur: 223
Tavern Keepers: 223

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 64
Bleachers: 41
Chemical Workers: 26
Coal Heavers: 88
In-Town Couriers: 114
Long Haul Couriers: 101
Dockyard Workers: 90
Gas Workers: 22
Hay Merchants: 38
Leech Collectors: 128
Millers: 106
Miners: 99
Oilmen and Polishers: 72
Postmen: 108
Pure Finder: 58
Skinners: 151
Sugar Refiners: 26
Tosher: 69
Warehousemen: 151
Watercarriers: 98
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 133

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 60
Alchemist: 70
Clerk: 101
Dentists: 45
Educators: 139
Engineers: 68
Gardeners: 47
Mages: 34
Plumbers: 48
Pharmacist: 57
Professors: 20
Scientists: 35
Wizards: 20

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 45
Bankers: 67
Civil Clerks: 111
Civic Iudex: 51
Consultants: 30
Exorcist: 111
Fixers: 56
Kami Clerk: 82
Landlords: 94
Lawyers: 58
Legend Keepers: 73
Militia Officers: 520
Monks, Monastic: 161
Monks, Civic: 142
Historian, Oral: 104
Historian, Textual: 55
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 117
Priests: 213
Rangers: 65
Rat Catchers: 71
Scholars: 71
Spiritualist: 86
Slayers: 26
Storytellers: 164
Military Officers: 156

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 133
Comfort Services: 180
Enchanters: 51
Herbalists: 54
Jaminators: 173
Needleworkers: 173
Potters: 78
Preserve Makers: 120
Quilters: 67
Seamsters: 312
Spinners: 146
Tinker: 52
Weaver: 108

Artists

Actors: 49
Architects: 18
Bards: 73
Costumers: 29
Dancers: 55
Drafters: 30
Engravers: 37
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 22
Glaziers: 49
Inlayers: 45
Musicians: 130
Painters, Art: 24
Playwrights: 47
Sculptors, Art: 40
Wood Carvers: 167
Writers: 195

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 151
Canners: 146
Cheesmakers: 161
Ice Merchants: 21
Millers: 93
Picklers: 76
Smokers: 61
Stockmakers: 50
Tobacconists: 71
Tallowmakers: 117

18019 of S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

25095 of S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 3748 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ lost 247 people, 120 livestock, and 30 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 207, when members of S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ's militia enacted an operation to deliver a message to another of their nation's army, then reinforce them. The operation was complicated by major logistical problems. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in a stalemate for S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ's forces. The war is remembered in legend by S̺elà Lâsu̽ Kâchyâ's bards, historians, and legend keepers.