Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald

Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald (/farˈku/ /ftald/ [morning] [fight]) is a temperate Small City located in the Slïrddáms Principality of the Cochi.

The name Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald was founded by Iestyn, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald has a yearly average temperature of 5°C (41°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cold 1°C (33°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald receives an average of 205 cm/y (80 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the brutaly long winter months. Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald covers an area of nearly 18 km² (7 mi²), and an average elevation of 2002 m (6568 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald was founded durring the early 14th century in fall of the year 1306, by Iestyn. The establishment of Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald 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 Väta-ftald is buildings are located arround a single crampt baked earthen mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city has a fortified albit thin brick wall. The wall has most of the feeatures of a typical castle wall, just on a much smaller scale and and budget. Notably brick isn't a particuarly soild choice for resisting siege weapons. Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald's wall wouldn't hinder a proper army, but it is more than sufishent for bandits and other small marauding groups. The monster and outlaw focused fortifications 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.

Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald 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 Väta-ftald’s streets. A look around Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s everything together. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald 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 Väta-ftald's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald 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 Väta-ftald 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 Väta-ftald 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 Väta-ftald 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 Väta-ftald's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used which employed abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. These structures were is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and made use of colorful stone mosaics..

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is short in Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald.

The Hoar Spirit near Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves drinking to channel Enchantment energies of tier 1 via divine sermons.

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 Väta-ftald Census Data: Year 2000

1620 of Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 85 work in Agriculture
• 369 work as Craftsmen
• 127 work as Merchants
• 242 work as Service Workers
• 167 work as General Laborers
• 62 work as Skilled Laborers
• 257 work as Civil Servants
• 143 work in Cottage Industries
• 81 work as Artists
• 87 work in Produce Industries

2723 of Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 88 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Some important ruler or leading figure resides in the community. This may be the seat of a regional lord, or it could be the traditional residence of a high priest, great magus, merchant house, or other wielder of influence. The community itself may or may not be under their direct control, but the wishes of the august figure must be acknowledged by the locals.

Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald 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 Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald lost 254 people, 229 livestock, and 67 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 142, when members of Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald's militia enacted an operation to locate a particular irregulars group. The operation was complicated by a significant percentage of the militia choose to go abandon the operation and return home. The conflict ended with an assault and siege on the depot, which ended in defeat for Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Slæ̈rn Väta-ftald's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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