Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj (/mə˞m/ /ruʤ/ [consistent] [beetle]) is a temperate Large City located in the Trērgslij Principality of the Nika.

The name Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj was founded by Tsialme, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj has a yearly average temperature of 2°C (35°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 12°C (53°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -7°C (20°F). Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj receives an average of 220 cm/y (86 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj covers an area of nearly 82 km² (32 mi²), and an average elevation of 3114 m (10216 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj was founded durring the late 17th century in early winter of the year 1571, by Tsialme. The establishment of Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj is buildings are arranged arround a network of broad cobblestone streets which form a grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city has a set of well fortified walls, with gatehouses, watch towers, battlments, and even a moat, which are fashioned from stone and timber. Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj's walls are, howeaver, fashioned from stone and timber. While unorthadox, the design looks to be functional to a reasonable degree. With luck, the untested design will remain untested for years to come. The unusual though effective defenses 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 arround Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj reveals an abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the city places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj 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 Mám-ruj's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

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

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

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj 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 Mám-ruj's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj 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 Mám-ruj 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 Mám-ruj 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

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj's garrison 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, summer is recurring in Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj.

The Mole near Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Necromancy energies of tier 3 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.

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj Census Data: Year 2000

7190 of Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 393 work in Agriculture
• 1604 work as Craftsmen
• 594 work as Merchants
• 1087 work as Service Workers
• 734 work as General Laborers
• 291 work as Skilled Laborers
• 1071 work as Civil Servants
• 642 work in Cottage Industries
• 384 work as Artists
• 390 work in Produce Industries

10728 of Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1348 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a monster which had been terrorizing the streets of Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj. One of Slæ̈rn Mám-ruj's festivals remembers the hero.

History