Nelscoe

Nelscoe (/nelscoe / [Translation Unavailable]) is a temperate Town located in Tstsdi̊qèv County, Hesan County, within the Kingdom of Helsteria.

The name Nelscoe is derived from the Sylvin language, as Nelscoe was founded by Angolben Shesí Battley, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Nelscoe has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Nelscoe receives an average of 144 cm/y (56 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Nelscoe covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 2142 m (7027 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Nelscoe was founded durring the late 12th century in summer of the year 1090, by Angolben Shesí Battley. The establishment of Nelscoe suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

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

Nelscoe is buildings have been located at convienant points along the gorge Nelscoe was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the crampt cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town has a defencive wall made from querried stone. The wall is equipped with a full set of battlments but the nature of its construction methodology leaves it somewhat vulnerable to siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. Nelscoe 's cost-cutting-focused defences 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 town as needed.

A look around Nelscoe shows Nelscoe as a den of corruption. Birbes can be seen changing hands openly, such that it must be customary to do so and must have been for a long time. The locals have no fear, no annoyance at the state of things, it simply is. The town has another layer to it as well. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear Nelscoe places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual, or at least, faking it.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Nelscoe 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.

Nelscoe 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.

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

Nelscoe has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Nelscoe has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Nelscoe 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.

Cultural Notes

Nelscoe 's garrison 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 Nelscoe .

The Skunk near Nelscoe are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Nelscoe 's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves sex to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 2 via throat chanting.

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.

Nelscoe Census Data: Year 2000

338 of Nelscoe 's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 21 work in Agriculture
• 76 work as Craftsmen
• 26 work as Merchants
• 55 work as Service Workers
• 34 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 49 work as Civil Servants
• 32 work in Cottage Industries
• 16 work as Artists
• 18 work in Produce Industries

723 of Nelscoe 's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 55 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Nelscoe is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami ended a drought plaguing Nelscoe . One of Nelscoe 's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History