Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner (/ntiq˔/ /ˈzɛnkwɛ lo̠/ [main] [razor]) is a subtropical Town located in the Fio̠dyokōn Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner was founded by Spider Swarms Ielret, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 5°C (41°F). Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner receives an average of 148 cm/y (58 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3046 m (9993 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner was founded durring the early 11th century, by Spider Swarms Ielret. The establishment of Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner 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.

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner 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.

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner is buildings are arranged arround a network of broad packed earth streets which form a diamond shaped grid, where each diamond verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller diamond has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town is protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. Astonishigly, the frontieer-style defences are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner seems to be abandoned at first. There are people present, working their trades and going about their business like any community, it’s just they are absurdly quiet. Just as you start to think there might be trouble, you see most of them are smiling, quietly exchanging words with a friend, or simply enjoying the day as they work. It reminds you of an evening at home as everyone dined, having run out of things to talk about and embraced the savory meal before them.

Civic Infrastructure

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner 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 Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner's parks.

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

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner 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.

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner 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.

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner 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.

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

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner 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 Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner's natural decorations nor waterways.

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner 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.

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner 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.

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner 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

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for the combined use of arcuated and trabeated construction, employing arches and constructed with post and lintel. The arch served as the style's chief structural element, with flanking columns serving as buttresses or decorations. While the general shape of their structures could be generously described as simplistic, the use of these arches and columns created a most distinct ascetic which is easily distinguishable on sight to armatures and experts alike.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is recurring in Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner.

The Phase Flea near Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves ritual combat to channel Illusion energies of tier 1 via speaking in tongues.

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.

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner Census Data: Year 2000

440 of Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 28 work in Agriculture
• 97 work as Craftsmen
• 34 work as Merchants
• 68 work as Service Workers
• 46 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 63 work as Civil Servants
• 43 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 23 work in Produce Industries

895 of Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 100 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ntiqüe Zënkwë Lo̠ Ner has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of spared the town from the rampage of a legendary monster. The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.

History