Stamfordbridge

Stamfordbridge (/stamfordbridge / [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Large Town located in Trurtpmij Dutchy, Tifia County, within the Kingdom of Helsteria.

The name Stamfordbridge is derived from the Sylvin language, as Stamfordbridge was founded by Grèb Abarough, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Stamfordbridge has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Stamfordbridge receives an average of 142 cm/y (55 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Stamfordbridge covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3948 m (12952 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Stamfordbridge was founded durring the late 16th century in winter of the year 1563, by Grèb Abarough. 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 Grèb Abarough.

Stamfordbridge was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the late 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Stamfordbridge is no diffrent. The town'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.

Stamfordbridge is is constructed arround a semi-circular restrictive cobblestone mainstreet, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. The town's minimaly adiquite are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

Your first impression of Stamfordbridge proves to be right on the money. This town is where the rebels chose to settle. Fashion trends are quite simply the opposite of what’s popular in the other nearby communities. THis trend extends everywhere. Things that should be black are white, what would normally be square is organically curved, and what is typically unthinkable for polite society is more than welcome in this public square. Up to the logical limits, of course. There’s no flaying someone alive to eat their skin going on, but the women are dressed a little immodestly, the men are a little more emotional, and the food is all overly complex and terrible.

Civic Infrastructure

Stamfordbridge 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 Stamfordbridge . They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Stamfordbridge 's parks.

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

Stamfordbridge 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.

Stamfordbridge has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Stamfordbridge 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.

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

Stamfordbridge 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 Stamfordbridge 's natural decorations nor waterways.

Stamfordbridge 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.

Stamfordbridge 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

Stamfordbridge 's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..

In Stamfordbridge there are no smells.

The Ettercap near Stamfordbridge are known to be quite timid.

Stamfordbridge 's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sex to channel Mysticism energies of tier 1 via throat singing.

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.

Stamfordbridge Census Data: Year 2000

487 of Stamfordbridge 's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 28 work in Agriculture
• 106 work as Craftsmen
• 40 work as Merchants
• 79 work as Service Workers
• 49 work as General Laborers
• 18 work as Skilled Laborers
• 74 work as Civil Servants
• 45 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

925 of Stamfordbridge 's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 90 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Stamfordbridge has been cursed with some blight that makes life difficult, albeit not impossible. An offended sorcerer's vengeful Working, an outraged god's wrath, a local distortion of the Legacy, or a simple history of bad feng shui in the area may have brought the curse about. I(devise not only the curse, but the reason why the locals haven't left for better lands).

Stamfordbridge has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of secured a clean water supply for . The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.

History