Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt (/ə˞ˈogtɑr/ /zɑnt/ [heavy] [chicken; fowl; poultry]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Fïzïlt Principality of the Yastas.

The name Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt was founded by Slekkaa, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt has a yearly average temperature of 1°C (33°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a freezing -3°C (27°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 6°C (42°F). Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt receives an average of 206 cm/y (81 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the brutaly long winter months. Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt covers an area of nearly 196 km² (78 mi²), and an average elevation of 2430 m (7972 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt was founded durring the late 12th century in winter of the year 1059, by Slekkaa. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt is buildings are built arround a single crampt cobblestone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the city is well defended against anything short of an army. The brittle defences have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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 Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up.

Civic Infrastructure

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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.

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

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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 Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt's parks.

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

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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.

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

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

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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.

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

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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. Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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 Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt is home to a distinct subculture, who are either the majority here or have the dominant positions in the community. Architecture, local laws, and social customs are all tuned to suit them, and they may not be particularly forgiving or friendly to the major culture of the region. Communities that are not outright independent usually make an arm's-length submission to a local lord.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is long in Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt.

The Human Juju Zombie near Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt are known to be quite timid.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves drinking to channel Invocation energies of tier 1 via throat singing.

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.

Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt Census Data: Year 2000

17712 of Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 910 work in Agriculture
• 3896 work as Craftsmen
• 1392 work as Merchants
• 2830 work as Service Workers
• 1808 work as General Laborers
• 692 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2721 work as Civil Servants
• 1579 work in Cottage Industries
• 953 work as Artists
• 931 work in Produce Industries

24851 of Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 3701 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The roads leading into Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt 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 early 2nd century the Kami ended a famine plaguing Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt. One of Slæ̈rn Gïtahi-zänt's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History