Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu

Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu (/vunˈgɑ/ /prozˈgu/ [deaf] [shoe; boot]) is a temperate Large City located in the Mïpirudnoplu Principality of the Tano.

The name Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu was founded by Shygzirth, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu has a yearly average temperature of 9°C (48°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cold 3°C (37°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 16°C (60°F). Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu receives an average of 215 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu covers an area of nearly 87 km² (34 mi²), and an average elevation of 1010 m (3313 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu was founded durring the late 13th century in summer of the year 1162, by Shygzirth. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu 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 Nka-prozgu is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive cobblestone streets which form a diagonal shaped 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 is the proud owner of a proper castle-style stone wall complete with all of the trimmings. It has towers, a moat, gatehouses, drawbridges, and even merticulationsshortsizeleadershipname.. The perhapse unnessisarily well built defences have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu’s streets. The city is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu 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 Nka-prozgu's grid is powered by an arcane means.

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

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

Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu 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 Nka-prozgu 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 Nka-prozgu's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu 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 Nka-prozgu 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 Nka-prozgu 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 Nka-prozgu's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used makes use of a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse and symmetrical central-plan, resulting in buildings with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. Decorative features included domed rooves, arches, soaring spaces, and sumptuous decoration: marble columns and inlay, mosaics on the vaults, inlaid-stone pavements, and sometimes gold coffered ceilings.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is skipped in Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu.

The Flea, Giant near Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu are known to be quite timid.

Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Necromancy energies of tier 3 via throat chanting.

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 Nka-prozgu Census Data: Year 2000

7798 of Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 448 work in Agriculture
• 1764 work as Craftsmen
• 618 work as Merchants
• 1177 work as Service Workers
• 803 work as General Laborers
• 307 work as Skilled Laborers
• 1139 work as Civil Servants
• 715 work in Cottage Industries
• 415 work as Artists
• 412 work in Produce Industries

11045 of Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1638 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu 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 a local hero by the name of killed a tyrannical who had controlled Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu for years. Slæ̈rn Nka-prozgu created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

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