Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow (/ˈezaːz/ /zi̽/ [stable; steady; calm] [ministry]) is a subtropical Large City located in Wo̠zre̜t Kingdom, Moko̠ë Empire, within the Warren.

The name Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow is derived from the Sylvin language, as Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow was founded by Bresesëm, who was culturaly Wood Elf.

Climate

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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). Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow receives an average of 123 cm/y (48 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the brutaly long winter months. Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow covers an area of nearly 197 km² (78 mi²), and an average elevation of 4886 m (16030 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow was founded durring the early 14th century in summer of the year 1307, by Bresesëm. The establishment of Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow was built using the conventions of Wood Elf durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow is no diffrent. The city'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.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of spacious paverstone streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. 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 Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow, 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.

A look arround Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow reveals an abundance of 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 city places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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.

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

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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.

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

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow has an Arts Academy which provides higher education in many fields including math, language arts, philosophy, engineering, and other such disciplines.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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. Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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 Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow's natural decorations nor waterways.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow 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

While Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow might ostensibly be ruled by some other power, real control lies with the senior members of the local craft and labor guilds. Their decisions have the practical weight of law, and much of their time and effort is spent squeezing out competitors and parceling out economic opportunities in the community. Some guilds might have little or nothing to do with their original trade, and now exist purely as shells for political influence.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

In Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow there is a constant smell of overcooked presumably ethnic food.

The Mud Elemental, Medium near Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Abjuration energies of tier 3 via guttural bellowing.

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.

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow Census Data: Year 2000

17568 of Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 1039 work in Agriculture
• 3833 work as Craftsmen
• 1410 work as Merchants
• 2680 work as Service Workers
• 1840 work as General Laborers
• 727 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2482 work as Civil Servants
• 1633 work in Cottage Industries
• 1019 work as Artists
• 905 work in Produce Industries

27396 of Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1873 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

The the a small bag of Augury, an a small bag imbued with potent amounts of Augury energies was created in Ezǟz Zi̽ Hadfow by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History