Skra Vdrö Vrët

Skra Vdrö Vrët (/ˈfoma/ /vdro˞/ [brown] [snow]) is a subtropical Town located in Mōtsyarvo̠tǟqüe Parish, Gduzqüeon Diocese, within the Covenent of Irus.

The name Skra Vdrö Vrët is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Skra Vdrö Vrët was founded by Vrimszeh Bigiu, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Skra Vdrö Vrët has a yearly average temperature of 18°C (64°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). Skra Vdrö Vrët receives an average of 212 cm/y (83 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Skra Vdrö Vrët covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 4362 m (14311 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Skra Vdrö Vrët was founded durring the early 12th century in fall of the year 1143, by Vrimszeh Bigiu. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

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

Skra Vdrö Vrët is buildings are located arround a single narrow packed earth mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town is protected by a renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a town of Skra Vdrö Vrët's size could have. Skra Vdrö Vrët's well-designed, yet cheep are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.

The first thing you notice about Skra Vdrö Vrët is the large sign at the entrance welcoming you to their humble town. Children come up to you and say hi, some asking if you’ve fought any big monsters, and others just zipping away after their hello. The adults are much the same. By the time you’ve made it a significant way into the town you’ve been invited to a tavern for a pint to drink in exchange for news of the world. You’ve also had no less than three older women give you a sweetroll and direct your attention to their still unmarried children. It would be creepy if it wasn't so sincere.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Skra Vdrö 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.

Skra Vdrö 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.

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

Skra Vdrö Vrët has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

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

Skra Vdrö 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.

Cultural Notes

Skra Vdrö Vrët'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.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is recurring in Skra Vdrö Vrët.

The Begedhi, Seedling near Skra Vdrö Vrët are known to be quite timid.

Skra Vdrö Vrët's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves line dance to channel Truename Magic energies of tier 2 via recitation of poetic epics.

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.

Skra Vdrö Vrët Census Data: Year 2000

342 of Skra Vdrö Vrët's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 23 work in Agriculture
• 78 work as Craftsmen
• 25 work as Merchants
• 55 work as Service Workers
• 33 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 53 work as Civil Servants
• 31 work in Cottage Industries
• 16 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

766 of Skra Vdrö Vrët's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 22 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Skra Vdrö Vrët has a conflict with a neighboring community. This usually isn't part of a larger war, but is instead a personal animosity between them. It may be the community has suffered at their enemy's hands, or they may have been the ones applying the suffering. Constant low-level skirmishes and trouble making go on between the two.

Skra Vdrö Vrët makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Skra Vdrö Vrët 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 Skra Vdrö Vrët lost 101 people, 293 livestock, and 27 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 158, when members of Skra Vdrö Vrët's militia enacted an operation to assassinate an enemy faction leader. The operation was complicated by the officers in charge fight among themselves, weakening the army as a whole. The conflict ended with an assault and siege on the research site, which ended in victory for Skra Vdrö Vrët's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Skra Vdrö Vrët's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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