Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg

Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg (/ə˞ˈmorn/ /murg/ [successful] [spasm]) is a temperate Small City located in the Wápkunju Principality of the Konei.

The name Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg was founded by Brîv, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg has a yearly average temperature of 0°C (32°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -26°C (-14°F). Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg receives an average of 204 cm/y (80 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg covers an area of nearly 16 km² (6 mi²), and an average elevation of 5402 m (17723 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg was founded durring the late 14th century in summer of the year 1279, by Brîv. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg 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.

Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg is was constructed arround several restrictive cobblestone mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The city emploies a series of defencive earthworks and fences to provide minimal protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. The somewhat suffishent 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.

A look around Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. 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. A second look around Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg makes it abundantly clear the city suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg 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 Ipotäpi-murg's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg 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 Ipotäpi-murg 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 Ipotäpi-murg 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

Life is hard in Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg. Its people are impoverished compared to their peers elsewhere. Something is making the locals stay, however, whether fear of the alternative, hope for a better future, or a stubborn attachment to their ancestral lands. Whatver the reason, living in this harsh area for generations has made the people of Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg a notably resourceful and hearty people.

Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg's garrison 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 short in Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg.

The Magmin near Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg'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 Conjuration energies of tier 3 via mimery.

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 Ipotäpi-murg Census Data: Year 2000

1385 of Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 78 work in Agriculture
• 309 work as Craftsmen
• 111 work as Merchants
• 216 work as Service Workers
• 146 work as General Laborers
• 53 work as Skilled Laborers
• 210 work as Civil Servants
• 117 work in Cottage Industries
• 73 work as Artists
• 72 work in Produce Industries

2243 of Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 231 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg is known for its unusual rock formations.

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History

The the a pair of spaulders of Abjuration, an a pair of spaulders imbued with potent amounts of Abjuration energies was created in Slæ̈rn Ipotäpi-murg by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History