Mu̽sàda Hîruzû

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû (/ˈərʊ/ /hɪːˈruzʊ/ [massive; enormous] [insurance]) is a subtropical Town located in Athide Zone, Chyûyu̽ Lu̹sû Empire, within the Warrenese Shogunate.

The name Mu̽sàda Hîruzû is derived from the Wareneese language, as Mu̽sàda Hîruzû was founded by Shesîg̈ Trèdshê Glêg̈, who was culturaly Wareneese.

Climate

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû has a yearly average temperature of 13°C (55°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 1°C (33°F). Mu̽sàda Hîruzû receives an average of 229 cm/y (90 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Mu̽sàda Hîruzû covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3794 m (12447 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû was founded durring the early 12th century in spring of the year 1136, by Shesîg̈ Trèdshê Glêg̈. The establishment of Mu̽sàda Hîruzû suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Mu̽sàda Hîruzû which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû was built using the conventions of Wareneese durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Mu̽sàda Hîruzû is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature stone brick construction with most buildings posessing towers, turrets, dormers, and wide wrap-around porches. An extreem emphasis on decorative features and emblishments can be seen even on the poorest of homes and makes even the most humble of structures seem a bit regal.

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû is buildings are arranged arround a network of broad split-log ties streets which form a grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Unfortuantly, these minimaly adiquite are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

The town shows nothing out of the ordinary, at first glance. Then you start to notice all the small things. Each window has seven iron nails pounded into the sill. Every door has a sprig of holly overhead. Every well is branded with purity seals and runes to ward the contents. Everyone is carrying a small charm for safety or fortune, be it a rabbit’s foot, a horseshoe, or other little totems.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû 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.

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

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû 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.

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

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû 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 Town. Mu̽sàda Hîruzû's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû 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 Mu̽sàda Hîruzû's natural decorations nor waterways.

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû 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.

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû 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

The locals are convinced that there is some terrible threat against them working from within their society. It may be a matter of dark sorcerers, foreign spies, traitorous neighbors, shape shifting monsters, or some other hidden evil. This evil may be a recent fear, or it may be an inherited peril they’ve always had to guard against. The danger itself may or may not exist, or if it exists it may not justify the steps being taken.

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû's bank 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 Mu̽sàda Hîruzû 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 Ifrit near Mu̽sàda Hîruzû are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Abjuration energies of tier 2 via proclamations.

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.

Mu̽sàda Hîruzû Census Data: Year 2000

413 of Mu̽sàda Hîruzû's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 90 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 65 work as Service Workers
• 41 work as General Laborers
• 15 work as Skilled Laborers
• 60 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

835 of Mu̽sàda Hîruzû's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 93 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Mu̽sàda Hîruzû was attacked by a slaver gang capable of fielding large forces. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Mu̽sàda Hîruzû lost 201 people, 259 livestock, and 40 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 199, when members of Mu̽sàda Hîruzû's militia enacted an operation to capture a specific enemy general alive. The operation was complicated by thick blankets of fog, which hid friend and foe alike. The conflict ended with needing to break through the enemy's lines, which ended in defeat for Mu̽sàda Hîruzû's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Mu̽sàda Hîruzû's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History