Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov (/ə˞ˈmorn/ /iˈjukaˌvjov/ [successful] [suggestion]) is a subtropical City located in the Wápkunju Principality of the Konei.

The name Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov is derived from the Sylvin language, as Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov was founded by Kig, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov has a yearly average temperature of -2°C (29°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold -29°C (-20°F). Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov receives an average of 202 cm/y (79 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov covers an area of nearly 36 km² (14 mi²), and an average elevation of 5022 m (16476 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov was founded durring the late 14th century in spring of the year 1287, by Kig. The establishment of Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Kig struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov as a prison colony.

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov 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 ámorn-ī̄ukavīov is was constructed arround several restrictive flagstone mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The city is protected by a humble stone fence which is tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The peasent-grade have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

A look around Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov makes it abundantly clear the city suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had. Everyone quietly goes about their daily business not looking anyone in the eye.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov has an Arts Academy which provides higher education in many fields including math, language arts, philosophy, engineering, and other such disciplines.

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov 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 City. Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov 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 ámorn-ī̄ukavīov's natural decorations nor waterways.

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov 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 ámorn-ī̄ukavīov 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 ámorn-ī̄ukavīov 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 ámorn-ī̄ukavīov's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is skipped in Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov.

The Lurker in Light near Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov are known to be quite timid.

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves performance art to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 3 via guttural bellowing.

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 ámorn-ī̄ukavīov Census Data: Year 2000

3175 of Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 166 work in Agriculture
• 724 work as Craftsmen
• 258 work as Merchants
• 490 work as Service Workers
• 330 work as General Laborers
• 127 work as Skilled Laborers
• 458 work as Civil Servants
• 280 work in Cottage Industries
• 172 work as Artists
• 170 work in Produce Industries

4923 of Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 516 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov produces some wonderful cultural artifact or trains famous artists. The product might be some exceptional cloth, or artistic luxury good, or the scholarly fruits of a famous academy. Trained artists might be students of a particular school, or the apprentices of the current masters of a long artistic tradition who dwell here.

Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov 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

The the a mantle of Chronomancy, an a mantle imbued with notable amounts of Chronomancy energies was created near Slæ̈rn ámorn-ī̄ukavīov by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History