Silverthorpe

Silverthorpe (/ˈsɪlvə/ /θɔːp/ [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Large City located in Southwyn Dutchy, Draxning County, within the Sylvanian Empire.

The name Silverthorpe is derived from the Sylvin language, as Silverthorpe was founded by Trteshêv Douglas, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Silverthorpe has a yearly average temperature of 19°C (66°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 11°C (51°F). Silverthorpe receives an average of 217 cm/y (85 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Silverthorpe covers an area of nearly 472 km² (188 mi²), and an average elevation of 3316 m (10879 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Silverthorpe was founded durring the early 14th century in summer of the year 1344, by Trteshêv Douglas. The establishment of Silverthorpe 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.

Silverthorpe was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Silverthorpe is no diffrent. The city'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.

Silverthorpe is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of restrictive baked earthen streets which form octogonal paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The city is defended by arcane means. It's hard to spot at first, but there's a tell tell shimmer in the air arround Silverthorpe, and you can spot the ocasional warding glyph carved into a rock or tree all arround town. These mystical defences are ancient, unknowable, and unassailable by current means... Assuming everything is in working order. Otherwise, the wards are little more than a deathtrap. The Relic of the World That Was have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

Silverthorpe has the unmistakable air of a city 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 Silverthorpe ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. On top of this is an unmistakable feeling that Silverthorpe is in this condition because there is something terribly wrong with the city. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Silverthorpe long.

Civic Infrastructure

Silverthorpe possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

Silverthorpe has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

Silverthorpe has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Silverthorpe 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.

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

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

Silverthorpe 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.

Silverthorpe 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.

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

Silverthorpe has an Arts Academy which provides higher education in many fields including math, language arts, philosophy, engineering, and other such disciplines.

Silverthorpe 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 Large City. Silverthorpe's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

Silverthorpe possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Silverthorpe has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Silverthorpe has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Silverthorpe 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 Silverthorpe's natural decorations nor waterways.

Silverthorpe 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.

Silverthorpe 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.

Silverthorpe 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.

Silverthorpe 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

The locals are in a state of despair and dull apathy. They've lost the things that used to give them pride and hope, with the best among them carrying on out of habitual duty and the worst giving ready hands to shameful deeds and ignoble acts. No one really believes the future can be better, and most seek only to satisfy immediate appetites.

Silverthorpe's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

In Silverthorpe most nights are accompanied by colorful ribbons of light in the sky.

The Living Topiary near Silverthorpe are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Silverthorpe's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Augury energies of tier 2 via oratory performances.

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.

Silverthorpe Census Data: Year 2000

42114 of Silverthorpe's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 2244 work in Agriculture
• 9717 work as Craftsmen
• 3397 work as Merchants
• 6317 work as Service Workers
• 4352 work as General Laborers
• 1766 work as Skilled Laborers
• 5916 work as Civil Servants
• 3826 work in Cottage Industries
• 2322 work as Artists
• 2257 work in Produce Industries

60452 of Silverthorpe's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 8918 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Silverthorpe 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 Silverthorpe lost 150 people, 359 livestock, and 32 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 150, when members of Silverthorpe's militia enacted an operation to bring aid to another fighting force. The operation was complicated by extremely hostile wildlife which took many out of action. The conflict ended with needing to break through the enemy's lines, which ended in defeat for Silverthorpe's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Silverthorpe's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History