Hampfleet

Hampfleet (/hamp/ /fliːt/ [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Large City located in Jachyusuqina Dutchy, Norwick Shire, within the Norwick Principality.

The name Hampfleet is derived from the Sylvin language, as Hampfleet was founded by Rār Có̄bō 'Heaven Sugar' Yórméō Rä̋mp̪f̄ Ha̋sh Padden, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Hampfleet has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 15°C (59°F). Hampfleet receives an average of 288 cm/y (113 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Hampfleet covers an area of nearly 522 km² (208 mi²), and an average elevation of 2350 m (7709 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Hampfleet was founded durring the early 12th century in fall of the year 1129, by Rār Có̄bō 'Heaven Sugar' Yórméō Rä̋mp̪f̄ Ha̋sh Padden. 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 Rār Có̄bō 'Heaven Sugar' Yórméō Rä̋mp̪f̄ Ha̋sh Padden.

Hampfleet was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Hampfleet 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.

Hampfleet is buildings have been located at convienant points along the rivers Hampfleet was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the spacious flagstone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The city is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the city's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Hampfleet's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. Unfortuantly, these top tier civilian fortifications are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

A look around Hampfleet 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 scuttling 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 simple fact that it is abundantly clear Hampfleet suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had. Everyone quietly goes about their daily business not looking anyone in the eye. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Hampfleet long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Hampfleet 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.

Hampfleet 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.

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

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

Hampfleet 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.

Hampfleet 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.

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

Hampfleet has an Arcane Academy which provides higher education in the arcane sciences.

Hampfleet 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. Hampfleet's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Hampfleet possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

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

Hampfleet 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.

Hampfleet 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 Hampfleet's natural decorations nor waterways.

Hampfleet 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.

Hampfleet 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.

Hampfleet 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.

Hampfleet 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

Hampfleet is home to a distinct subculture, who are either the majority here or have the dominant positions in the community. Architecture, local laws, and social customs are all tuned to suit them, and they may not be particularly forgiving or friendly to the major culture of the region. Communities that are not outright independent usually make an arm's-length submission to a local lord.

Hampfleet's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its buildings being predominantly formed through the combination of basic geometric shapes. However, it shown in the detailing given to the structures such as its characteristic tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance in their designs to an astonishing degree of precision. Decorative elements for the buildings tended to be built into the structure itself, making great use of fluting, frescoes, inlays, and embossing.

In Hampfleet rain occurs in reverse with water pooling up from the earth then falling into the skies to from clouds, this unsettles every visitor that sees it.

The Skin Stitcher near Hampfleet are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Hampfleet's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves square dance to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 1 via moments of science.

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.

Hampfleet Census Data: Year 2000

46399 of Hampfleet's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 2543 work in Agriculture
• 10276 work as Craftsmen
• 3766 work as Merchants
• 7049 work as Service Workers
• 4700 work as General Laborers
• 1985 work as Skilled Laborers
• 6758 work as Civil Servants
• 4315 work in Cottage Industries
• 2550 work as Artists
• 2457 work in Produce Industries

72100 of Hampfleet's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 3664 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Hampfleet's roads were poorly made when first laid. Rather than repairing them correctly, a series of new roads was laid atop the old, leading to the streets of modern Hampfleet suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

POI

History

The the a dagger of Charm, an a dagger imbued with potent amounts of Charm energies was created in Groqüe Nuzvǟ Qo̠ by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History