Grōn Ko̠k Vrët

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët (/groːn/ /ko̠k/ [rigorous] [trade]) is a temperate Large Town located in the Ithjegrö Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Grōn Ko̠k Vrët is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Grōn Ko̠k Vrët was founded by Trîgfega Neerlush, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët has a yearly average temperature of 12°C (53°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -3°C (27°F). Grōn Ko̠k Vrët receives an average of 157 cm/y (61 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Grōn Ko̠k Vrët covers an area of nearly 7 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3234 m (10610 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1457, by Trîgfega Neerlush. The establishment of Grōn Ko̠k Vrët was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Trîgfega Neerlush electing to pay people to resettle in Grōn Ko̠k Vrët.

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Grōn Ko̠k Vrët is no diffrent. The town'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.

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët is is constructed arround a series of narrow cobblestone mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. The town rests behind the absurdity that is a thick, timber braced, wall made of clay bricks. While visualy impressive and certainly an astetic, Grōn Ko̠k Vrët's wall provides no actual defence against siege equipment due to the choice of its cosntruction materials. Even nonexperts can tell the town is trying to impress rather than defend with its walls, towers, and gatehouses. Though admittedly, they do look nice... To primitive tribals who have never seen fortifications before. Astonishigly, the political statment focused walls are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

A look around Grōn Ko̠k Vrët has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine with the 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 town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Grōn Ko̠k Vrët long.

Civic Infrastructure

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët 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.

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët 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.

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

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët 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. Grōn Ko̠k Vrët's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët 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 Grōn Ko̠k Vrët's natural decorations nor waterways.

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët 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.

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët 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.

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët 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

While Grōn Ko̠k Vrët has a public leader, the real authority is hidden from outsiders. This ruler may draw their authority from rationales unacceptable to outsiders, they may have cowed the public authority into obedience, or they may have a mutually beneficial private arrangement with the official ruler.

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is skipped in Grōn Ko̠k Vrët.

The Slithering Pit near Grōn Ko̠k Vrët are known to be quite timid.

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves drinking to channel Enchantment energies of tier 1 via throat singing.

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.

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët Census Data: Year 2000

547 of Grōn Ko̠k Vrët's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 32 work in Agriculture
• 120 work as Craftsmen
• 45 work as Merchants
• 87 work as Service Workers
• 53 work as General Laborers
• 19 work as Skilled Laborers
• 89 work as Civil Servants
• 48 work in Cottage Industries
• 25 work as Artists
• 29 work in Produce Industries

1028 of Grōn Ko̠k Vrët's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 82 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Grōn Ko̠k Vrët is known for its unusual rock formations.

POI

History

The the a gallion of Charm, an a gallion imbued with great amounts of Charm energies was created in Grōn Ko̠k Vrët by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History