Scotelk

Scotelk (/scotelk/ [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Town located in Raycrest Dutchy, Dāmêvr Kingdom, within the Sylvanian Empire.

The name Scotelk is derived from the Sylvin language, as Scotelk was founded by Tsi̊ Austen, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Scotelk has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 12°C (53°F). Scotelk receives an average of 173 cm/y (68 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Scotelk covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3336 m (10944 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Scotelk was founded durring the early 10th century, by Tsi̊ Austen. The establishment of Scotelk was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Tsi̊ Austen electing to pay people to resettle in Scotelk.

Scotelk was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the early 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Scotelk is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Scotelk is buildings have been located at convienant points along the rivers Scotelk was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the spacious split-log ties streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town is protected by a renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a town of Scotelk's size could have. The well-designed, yet cheep has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

Scotelk has the unmistakable air of a town on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Scotelk ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Even with that as it is, everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or much of both. The town should be gone, not dying. 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.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Scotelk 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.

Scotelk 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.

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

Scotelk 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. Scotelk's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Scotelk 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 Scotelk's natural decorations nor waterways.

Scotelk 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.

Scotelk 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

Scotelk is led by one or more incompetents. While they must have been very good at something to have acquired the position, they are fundamentally incapable of leading. Uncontrolled passions or lusts, commitment to a hopelessly impractical ideal, pigheaded obstinacy in the face of failure, a total lack of charisma or interpersonal skills, or profound laziness might all unfit them for their post.

Scotelk's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its buildings being predominantly formed through the combination of basic geometric shapes. However, it shown in the detailing given to the structures such as its characteristic tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance in their designs to an astonishing degree of precision. Decorative elements for the buildings tended to be built into the structure itself, making great use of fluting, frescoes, inlays, and embossing.

In Scotelk every night at precisely midnight every structure in town is engulfed by sailors fire until the end of the witching hour.

The Udaeus near Scotelk are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Scotelk's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Augury energies of tier 1 via 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.

Scotelk Census Data: Year 2000

476 of Scotelk's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 28 work in Agriculture
• 104 work as Craftsmen
• 38 work as Merchants
• 78 work as Service Workers
• 46 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 74 work as Civil Servants
• 43 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

898 of Scotelk's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 119 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Scotelk's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Scotelk was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Scotelk lost 277 people, 243 livestock, and 76 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 147, when members of Scotelk's militia enacted an operation to escort a particular research site to a safe location. The operation was complicated by thick blankets of fog, which hid friend and foe alike. The conflict ended with the defense of the research site against a siege, which ended in a stalemate for Scotelk's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Scotelk's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History