Brynmarsh

Brynmarsh (/brynmarsh/ [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Town located in Shademeadow Dutchy, Nuea Kingdom, within the Sylvanian Empire.

The name Brynmarsh is derived from the Sylvin language, as Brynmarsh was founded by Tori Rowlings, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Brynmarsh has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 5°C (41°F). Brynmarsh receives an average of 139 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Brynmarsh covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3544 m (11627 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Brynmarsh was founded durring the late 13th century in winter of the year 1158, by Tori Rowlings. The establishment of Brynmarsh was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Brynmarsh's construction back out of the project. Tori Rowlings pushed on reguardles, and Brynmarsh was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Brynmarsh was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Brynmarsh is no diffrent. The town'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.

Brynmarsh is was constructed arround several restrictive cobblestone mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The town is protected by a renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a town of Brynmarsh's size could have. The town's well-designed, yet cheep are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

Brynmarsh 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. Brynmarsh ’s existence was once fed by scholarly pursuits. But the income once drawn in by the works of scribes and academics has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Everywhere about the town one can see abandoned schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Even in these times.

Civic Infrastructure

Brynmarsh possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

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

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

Brynmarsh 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.

Brynmarsh 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.

Brynmarsh 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.

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

Brynmarsh 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 Brynmarsh's natural decorations nor waterways.

Brynmarsh 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.

Brynmarsh 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 Brynmarsh 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.

Brynmarsh's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

In Brynmarsh the milk never sours.

The Raven near Brynmarsh are known to be quite timid.

Brynmarsh's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 1 via oratory performances.

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.

Brynmarsh Census Data: Year 2000

442 of Brynmarsh's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 98 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 75 work as Service Workers
• 43 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 67 work as Civil Servants
• 42 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 23 work in Produce Industries

936 of Brynmarsh's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 28 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Brynmarsh is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century Brynmarsh was struck by an anomalously harsh winter storm which brought extreme cold and deep snows along with its blustering winds. The worst of the disaster struck The storm coated everything in a thick layer of ice and freezing countless animals, plants, and people to death. Brynmarsh lost 217 people, and 136 livestock in the disaster.. The disaster is remembered as the Grieving Screams, after the sounds of the winds.

History