Horsford

Horsford (/horsford / [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Large Town located in Qiku Rûchà Vabâ Kingdom, Emada County, within the Kingdom of Helsteria.

The name Horsford is derived from the Sylvin language, as Horsford was founded by Belegorn Lively, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Horsford has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Horsford receives an average of 139 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Horsford covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5938 m (19481 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Horsford was founded durring the late 11th century, by Belegorn Lively. The establishment of Horsford suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Horsford which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Horsford was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Horsford 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.

Horsford is buildings are built arround a single premissive paverstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town is the proud owner of a proper castle-style stone wall complete with all of the trimmings. It has towers, a moat, gatehouses, drawbridges, and even merticulationsshortsizeleadershipname.. Astonishigly, the perhapse unnessisarily well built defences are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

Horsford 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. Whatever industry once fueled Horsford ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. On top of this is an unmistakable feeling that Horsford is in this condition because there is something terribly wrong with the town. 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 which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Horsford long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Horsford 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.

Horsford 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.

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

Horsford possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Horsford 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 Horsford 's natural decorations nor waterways.

Horsford 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.

Horsford 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

Horsford 's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is skipped in Horsford .

The Bonewrought Willow near Horsford are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Horsford 's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 2 via divine sermons.

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.

Horsford Census Data: Year 2000

501 of Horsford 's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 29 work in Agriculture
• 110 work as Craftsmen
• 39 work as Merchants
• 83 work as Service Workers
• 52 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 71 work as Civil Servants
• 50 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 27 work in Produce Industries

990 of Horsford 's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 62 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Many of Horsford ’s structures date back to the ancient past and a long-vanished culture. They have unique architectural traits, perhaps being made of some strange substance or with uncanny qualities. The locals find them too useful or too durable to destroy, but the buildings often have unpleasant little surprises in their under-explored corners, and there may be greater structures still buried by long ages beneath Horsford ’s streets.

Horsford makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of protected Horsford 's harvest from an army of bandits. was immortalized in song for this deed.

History