Small City: Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït

Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït
Example Gnoll architecture.

State	Nika
Provence	Digitznä Principality
Region	Nëk-vluz Holt
Founded	970
Community Leader	Lord Hithwen
Area	19 km² (7 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	1°C (33°F)
Average Elevation	3814 m (12513 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	258 cm/y (101 in/y)
Population	4668
Population Density	245 people per km² (666 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Necromancy
Naming
Native name	Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït
Pronunciation	/wɑl/ /lɪt/
Direct Translation	[curious] [fuel]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït (/wɑl/ /lɪt/ [curious] [fuel]) is a subtropical Small City located in the Digitznä Principality of the Nika.

The name Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït was founded by Gneabnei, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït has a yearly average temperature of 1°C (33°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold -25°C (-13°F). Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït receives an average of 258 cm/y (101 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït covers an area of nearly 19 km² (7 mi²), and an average elevation of 3814 m (12513 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït was founded durring the late 11th century, by Gneabnei. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït 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 Wäl-lït is buildings have been located at convienant points along the valley Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the broad paverstone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The city sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the city's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. The city's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the city.

A look around Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït gives the unmistakable impression the town is one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït 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 Wäl-lït's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït 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 Wäl-lït 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 Wäl-lït 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 Wäl-lït'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. .

The Church Grim near Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Invocation energies of tier 1 via speaking in tongues.

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.

Agriculture

Dairy Farmers: 9
Farmers: 14
Farm Laborer: 25
Hunters: 15
Milk Maids: 11
Ranchers: 6
Ranch Hands: 13
Shepherds: 12

Farmland: 18905 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 1167
Poultry: 14004
Swine: 933
Sheep: 46
Goats: 9
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 466

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 9
Blacksmiths: 10
Bookbinders: 6
Buckle-makers: 6
Cabinetmakers: 11
Candlemakers: 15
Carpenters: 14
Clothmakers: 12
Coach and Harness Makers: 5
Coopers: 11
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 6
Copyists: 4
Cutlers: 3
Fabricworkers: 10
Farrier: 21
Furriers: 3
Glassworkers: 16
Gunsmiths: 11
Harness-Makers: 4
Hatters: 8
Hosiery Workers: 3
Jewelers: 5
Leatherwrights: 11
Locksmiths: 4
Matchstick makers: 7
Musical Instrument Makers: 6
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 5
Paper Workers: 6
Plasterers: 6
Pursemakers: 7
Roofers: 4
Ropemakers: 4
Rugmakers: 4
Saddlers: 8
Scabbardmakers: 9
Scalemakers: 4
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 3
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 4
Shoemakers: 4
Soap and Tallow Workers: 14
Tailors: 23
Tanners: 6
Upholsterers: 6
Watchmakers: 6
Weavers: 13
Whitesmiths: 3

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 3
Arcana Sellers: 3
Beer-Sellers: 6
Booksellers: 7
Butchers: 10
Chandlers: 11
Chicken Butchers: 14
Entrepreneurs: 4
Fine Clothiers: 13
Fishmongers: 13
Florists: 2
Potion Sellers: 7
Resellers: 21
Spice Merchants: 6
Wine-sellers: 8
Wheelwright: 7
Woodsellers: 4

Service workers

Bakers: 24
Barbers: 19
Coachmen: 6
Cooks: 20
Doctors: 10
Gamekeepers: 7
Grooms: 4
Hairdressers: 15
Healers: 12
Housekeepers: 12
Housemaids: 25
House Stewards: 14
Inns: 4
Laundry maids: 9
Maidservants: 16
Nursery Maids: 9
Pastrycooks: 17
Restaurateur: 20
Tavern Keepers: 19

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 6
Bleachers: 4
Chemical Workers: 2
Coal Heavers: 9
In-Town Couriers: 10
Long Haul Couriers: 10
Dockyard Workers: 9
Gas Workers: 2
Hay Merchants: 3
Leech Collectors: 12
Millers: 10
Miners: 9
Oilmen and Polishers: 7
Postmen: 9
Pure Finder: 6
Skinners: 12
Sugar Refiners: 2
Tosher: 7
Warehousemen: 19
Watercarriers: 10
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 13

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 6
Alchemist: 7
Clerk: 9
Dentists: 4
Educators: 14
Engineers: 6
Gardeners: 4
Mages: 3
Plumbers: 5
Pharmacist: 5
Professors: 2
Scientists: 3
Wizards: 2

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 4
Bankers: 6
Civil Clerks: 11
Civic Iudex: 5
Consultants: 3
Exorcist: 11
Fixers: 5
Kami Clerk: 9
Landlords: 9
Lawyers: 5
Legend Keepers: 7
Militia Officers: 35
Monks, Monastic: 13
Monks, Civic: 13
Historian, Oral: 11
Historian, Textual: 5
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 11
Priests: 21
Rangers: 6
Rat Catchers: 7
Scholars: 7
Spiritualist: 8
Slayers: 2
Storytellers: 15
Military Officers: 17

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 12
Comfort Services: 18
Enchanters: 5
Herbalists: 5
Jaminators: 16
Needleworkers: 15
Potters: 7
Preserve Makers: 14
Quilters: 6
Seamsters: 29
Spinners: 13
Tinker: 5
Weaver: 12

Artists

Actors: 5
Architects: 1
Bards: 7
Costumers: 2
Dancers: 5
Drafters: 3
Engravers: 3
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 2
Glaziers: 4
Inlayers: 4
Musicians: 13
Painters, Art: 2
Playwrights: 5
Sculptors, Art: 4
Wood Carvers: 17
Writers: 16

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 15
Canners: 12
Cheesmakers: 15
Ice Merchants: 2
Millers: 9
Picklers: 7
Smokers: 5
Stockmakers: 5
Tobacconists: 7
Tallowmakers: 10

1681 of Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

2847 of Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 140 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Slæ̈rn Wäl-lït's local festivals commemorates this miracle.