Nlo I̽ske Vrët

Nlo I̽ske Vrët (/nlo/ /ˈi̽ske/ [turquoise] [carriage; cart]) is a temperate Large Town located in the Ëkkuv Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Nlo I̽ske Vrët is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Nlo I̽ske Vrët was founded by Yärméō Sénvér 'Honey Dani' Ca̋nḱ Rawmpf̄̌sh Mēsh Unzabu, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Nlo I̽ske Vrët has a yearly average temperature of 6°C (42°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool -11°C (13°F). Nlo I̽ske Vrët receives an average of 296 cm/y (116 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Nlo I̽ske Vrët covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4050 m (13287 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Nlo I̽ske Vrët was founded durring the early 12th century in spring of the year 1115, by Yärméō Sénvér 'Honey Dani' Ca̋nḱ Rawmpf̄̌sh Mēsh Unzabu. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Nlo I̽ske Vrët was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Nlo I̽ske Vrët 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.

Nlo I̽ske Vrët is buildings are located arround a single crampt cobblestone mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Nlo I̽ske Vrët's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the town's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. The town's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

A look around Nlo I̽ske Vrët gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable. A second look around Nlo I̽ske Vrët makes it abundantly clear the town suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Nlo I̽ske Vrët 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.

Nlo I̽ske Vrët has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

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

Nlo I̽ske Vrët 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.

Nlo I̽ske Vrët 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.

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

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

Nlo I̽ske Vrët 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 Nlo I̽ske Vrët's natural decorations nor waterways.

Nlo I̽ske Vrët 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.

Nlo I̽ske Vrët 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.

Nlo I̽ske Vrët 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

Nlo I̽ske Vrët's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by grandeur of scale, simplicity of geometric forms, dramatic use of columns, and a preference for blank walls. This design ethos extended to re-imagining earlier styles of structure to create them anew, with a similar overall look and feel to one another..

In Nlo I̽ske Vrët snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.

The Fogwarden near Nlo I̽ske Vrët are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Nlo I̽ske Vrët'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 Enchantment energies of tier 3 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.

Nlo I̽ske Vrët Census Data: Year 2000

528 of Nlo I̽ske Vrët's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 29 work in Agriculture
• 115 work as Craftsmen
• 44 work as Merchants
• 85 work as Service Workers
• 52 work as General Laborers
• 19 work as Skilled Laborers
• 79 work as Civil Servants
• 51 work in Cottage Industries
• 26 work as Artists
• 28 work in Produce Industries

1055 of Nlo I̽ske Vrët's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 48 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Nlo I̽ske Vrët has access to some sort of functioning ancient infrastructure, whether it's an array of wall-mounted arcane energy projectors, running water, moving roadways, community-wide climate control, or some other inherited luxury. This infrastructure may be the result of a still-functional Working, or it could be the product of some venerable occult engine that's still operational, or it may be the fruit of the labors of some specially-designed organism or Blighted populace.

The roads leading into Nlo I̽ske Vrët possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Nlo I̽ske Vrët was attacked by savage tribes living nearby Nlo I̽ske Vrët. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Nlo I̽ske Vrët lost 254 people, 262 livestock, and 93 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 120, when members of Nlo I̽ske Vrët's militia enacted an operation to transport a specific warchest to a particular strategic location unharmed. The operation was complicated by a trusted officer who turned traitor and defects. The conflict ended with an assault and siege on the strategic location, which ended in a stalemate for Nlo I̽ske Vrët's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Nlo I̽ske Vrët's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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