Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk

Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk (/whuf/ /xcuk/ [loud; noisy] [circle; sphere]) is a temperate Small City located in Räckÿqÿtt Hold, Cäbalvorewd Kingdom, within the Undermountain.

The name Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk was founded by Truthnu, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 1°C (33°F). Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk receives an average of 225 cm/y (88 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk covers an area of nearly 13 km² (5 mi²), and an average elevation of 2284 m (7493 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk was founded durring the late 11th century, by Truthnu. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Truthnu.

Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk 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 Whuf-ghcuk is is constructed arround a series of narrow baked earthen mainstreets which form overlapping circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. 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 city's perhapse unnessisarily well built defences are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the citys defences.

Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. The people are clearly worried about something, and everyone is either wearing a weapon or has one close at hand. Your gut tells you it’s not mere fate which has caused this town to begin failing...

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk 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 Whuf-ghcuk's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk 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 Whuf-ghcuk 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 Whuf-ghcuk 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 Whuf-ghcuk's citizens locals enjoy many vices and lustful appetites. They may have religious sanction for their deeds, or neighbors might trade with them for such things, or they could be followers of some ideology that blesses such pursuits. Their economy or their social organization is usually heavily reliant on such traffic, and to ensure its continuance they may have made bargains with various mortal and immortal powers.

Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is which made use of the classical orders and mathematically precise ratios of height and width combined with a desire for symmetry, proportion, and harmony. It used columns, pediments, arches and domes are imaginatively in buildings of all types. Decorative features were seen as largely unnecessary as the sheer beauty of the structure itself was often close to art. However, many buildings with large ceiling spaces had their ceilings decorated with elaborate paintings, simply because the large flat spaces could feel wasted.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is short in Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk.

The Giant hissing cockroach near Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves square dance to channel Conjuration energies of tier 3 via recitation of poetic epics.

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 Whuf-ghcuk Census Data: Year 2000

1113 of Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 64 work in Agriculture
• 248 work as Craftsmen
• 89 work as Merchants
• 175 work as Service Workers
• 116 work as General Laborers
• 44 work as Skilled Laborers
• 158 work as Civil Servants
• 101 work in Cottage Industries
• 60 work as Artists
• 58 work in Produce Industries

1952 of Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 127 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Slæ̈rn Whuf-ghcuk is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

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History

History