Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk

Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk (/whɪrl/ /vjerk/ [polite] [lever; pedal]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Vejkzmekáf Principality of the Koiapi.

The name Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk was founded by Trthênhêm, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk has a yearly average temperature of 8°C (46°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a freezing 0°C (32°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 16°C (60°F). Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk receives an average of 253 cm/y (99 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk covers an area of nearly 166 km² (66 mi²), and an average elevation of 2054 m (6738 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk was founded durring the late 13th century in winter of the year 1186, by Trthênhêm. The establishment of Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk 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 Whïrl-vyerk was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk 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 Whïrl-vyerk is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of narrow cobblestone streets which form octogonal paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The city posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. The budget focused millitary grade defenses have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk 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 Whïrl-vyerk’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 Whïrl-vyerk possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.

Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk 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 Whïrl-vyerk's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

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

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

Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk 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 Whïrl-vyerk's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk 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 Whïrl-vyerk 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 Whïrl-vyerk 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 Whïrl-vyerk 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

The law within Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk is highly corrupt, or does not apply to certain favored groups or castes. Strangers might be fleeced by local lawmen, evildoers can be absolved by a payment, and powerful gentry do as they please.

Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing, and asymmetry in the general shape of its buildings. The decorative features of the style were key, consisting of large arched windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and sculptures integrated into the structure itself. Occasionally, for very important buildings, an array of sculptures or one colossal sculpture might replace the entirety of the entrance to said building.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is skipped in Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk.

The Urdefhan near Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Illusion energies of tier 2 via recitation of scripture.

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 Whïrl-vyerk Census Data: Year 2000

14789 of Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 872 work in Agriculture
• 3297 work as Craftsmen
• 1174 work as Merchants
• 2230 work as Service Workers
• 1525 work as General Laborers
• 612 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2055 work as Civil Servants
• 1371 work in Cottage Industries
• 836 work as Artists
• 817 work in Produce Industries

22230 of Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1948 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami spared the town a natural disaster. One of Slæ̈rn Whïrl-vyerk's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History