Neward

Neward (/neward / [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Small Town located in the Cosea Provence of the Kingdom of Hobben.

The name Neward is derived from the Sylvin language, as Neward was founded by Coles Blackman Bacon, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Neward has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). Neward receives an average of 277 cm/y (109 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Neward covers an area of nearly 3 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 2710 m (8891 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Neward was founded durring the early 9th century, by Coles Blackman Bacon. The establishment of Neward was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Coles Blackman Bacon struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Neward as a prison colony.

Neward was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the early 9th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Neward 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.

Neward is buildings are arranged within a network of restrictive paverstone streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town resides behind a palisade wall complete with battlments, a moat, and timber gatehouses with drawbridges. The robustly designed timber walls have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

A look arround Neward reveals an abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Neward 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.

Neward 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.

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

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

Neward 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

Neward 's bank 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 Neward .

The Trailgaunt near Neward are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Neward 's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves reenactments to channel Mysticism 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.

Neward Census Data: Year 2000

244 of Neward 's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 20 work in Agriculture
• 50 work as Craftsmen
• 19 work as Merchants
• 42 work as Service Workers
• 24 work as General Laborers
• 7 work as Skilled Laborers
• 37 work as Civil Servants
• 22 work in Cottage Industries
• 9 work as Artists
• 14 work in Produce Industries

569 of Neward 's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 70 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Neward has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a dragon and brought its hoard to Neward , where it was shared with all. The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.

History