Metsmë O̠l Hadfow

Metsmë O̠l Hadfow (/ˈmetsmɛ/ /o̠l/ [jealous] [spirit; soul; essence]) is a subtropical Large City located in Liöstia Zra Parish, Vrǟmnde̜wi̽fto Diocese, within the Irus.

The name Metsmë O̠l Hadfow is derived from the Sylvin language, as Metsmë O̠l Hadfow was founded by Carla, who was culturaly Wood Elf.

Climate

Metsmë O̠l Hadfow has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). Metsmë O̠l Hadfow receives an average of 267 cm/y (105 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Metsmë O̠l Hadfow covers an area of nearly 196 km² (78 mi²), and an average elevation of 4914 m (16122 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Metsmë O̠l Hadfow was founded durring the late 15th century in fall of the year 1370, by Carla. 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 Carla.

Metsmë O̠l Hadfow was built using the conventions of Wood Elf durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Metsmë O̠l Hadfow is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature plaster covered brickwork used to form structures with an emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts. Orderly arrangements of columns, pilasters and lintels, as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical domes, niches and aediculae can be found everywhere such that only size of building and yard can be used to measure the general prosparity of a given building's owners due to a general wealthy feeling the style gives off.

Metsmë O̠l Hadfow is was constructed arround several crampt paverstone 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 city rests behind a set of well fortified walls, with gatehouses, watch towers, and battlments. Metsmë O̠l Hadfow's walls are, howeaver, fashioned from stone and timber. While unorthadox, the design looks to be functional to a reasonable degree. With luck, the untested design will remain untested for years to come. Metsmë O̠l Hadfow's unusual yet seemingly effective fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the city as needed.

A look around Metsmë O̠l Hadfow 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 Metsmë O̠l Hadfow 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 Metsmë O̠l Hadfow long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Metsmë O̠l 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.

Metsmë O̠l 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.

Metsmë O̠l 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.

Metsmë O̠l 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.

Metsmë O̠l 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.

Metsmë O̠l 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.

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

Metsmë O̠l Hadfow has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Metsmë O̠l 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. Metsmë O̠l Hadfow's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

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

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

Metsmë O̠l 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.

Metsmë O̠l 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 Metsmë O̠l Hadfow's natural decorations nor waterways.

Metsmë O̠l 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.

Metsmë O̠l 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.

Metsmë O̠l 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.

Metsmë O̠l 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

Metsmë O̠l Hadfow's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

In Metsmë O̠l Hadfow tiny harmless tornadoes plague the town.

The Beetle, Giant Stag near Metsmë O̠l Hadfow are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Metsmë O̠l Hadfow's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves performance art to channel Conjuration energies of tier 1 via oath swearing.

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.

Metsmë O̠l Hadfow Census Data: Year 2000

17610 of Metsmë O̠l Hadfow's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 1007 work in Agriculture
• 4027 work as Craftsmen
• 1420 work as Merchants
• 2681 work as Service Workers
• 1799 work as General Laborers
• 717 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2460 work as Civil Servants
• 1619 work in Cottage Industries
• 976 work as Artists
• 904 work in Produce Industries

25876 of Metsmë O̠l Hadfow's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2775 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Metsmë O̠l Hadfow is a major trade hub, connecting several important cities or resource production areas. It’s probably at an important river juncture, ancient crossroads, or occupying the only safe path through some perilous wilderness. Its position may be important enough that it can survive on trade alone, despite being unable to feed itself with the surrounding land. Such hubs are usually heavily garrisoned by the lord who profits from their tariffs and taxes.

Metsmë O̠l Hadfow is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

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History

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