Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå (/faʤ/ /ərkˈtɑː/ [false] [squirrel]) is a subtropical Town located in Snowshade Dutchy, Lälhulål Kingdom, within the United Kingdom of Undermountain.

The name Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå is derived from the Dwarven language, as Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå was founded by Ardhel Zehndtubgähdä, who was culturaly Dwarvern.

Climate

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå receives an average of 110 cm/y (43 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 10474 m (-8586 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå was founded durring the late 20th century in late fall of the year 1961, by Ardhel Zehndtubgähdä. The establishment of Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Ardhel Zehndtubgähdä electing to pay people to resettle in Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå.

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå was built using the conventions of Dwarvern durring the late 20th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå 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.

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå is buildings are arranged arround a network of spacious packed earth streets which form a diamond shaped grid, where each diamond verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller diamond has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. The town's brittle defences have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå 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 Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå’s streets. Yet, deep down, you know this atmosphere is a carefully created illusion. You can see the ocasional seam in their tapestry. You’re not sure what has them doing their best to act so carefree, but act carefree they do.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå 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.

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå 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.

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå 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.

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

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå 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 Town. Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå 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 Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå's natural decorations nor waterways.

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå 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.

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå 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

There’s a relatively new religion in Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå which is rapidly gaining power. It might be a sectarian offshoot of a major faith, the unique product of a new prophet, or an outside faith backed by wealthy and powerful foreign supporters. Depending on the demands made on believers, the new faith may be a matter of concern only to the existing clergy, or it might be a major flashpoint for conflict in the community.

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is long in Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå.

The Ohancanu near Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves performance art to channel Abjuration energies of tier 1 via mimery.

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.

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå Census Data: Year 2000

439 of Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 97 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 70 work as Service Workers
• 47 work as General Laborers
• 15 work as Skilled Laborers
• 65 work as Civil Servants
• 40 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

933 of Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 42 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå 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 Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå lost 197 people, 200 livestock, and 89 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 199, when members of Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå's militia enacted an operation to construct defenses in a particular port. The operation was complicated by enemy spies who revealed the militia's plan. The conflict ended with the defense of the port against a siege, which ended in a stalemate for Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Ådehlÿ Fay ärktå's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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