Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët (/vro̠/ /ze̜f/ [light (weight); fragile] [harvest; autumn]) is a subtropical Town located in Sojonametu Parish, Frömku District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët was founded by Cave Crickets Zamezat, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët has a yearly average temperature of 19°C (66°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 11°C (51°F). Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët receives an average of 296 cm/y (116 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3190 m (10465 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët was founded durring the early 13th century in summer of the year 1240, by Cave Crickets Zamezat. The establishment of Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët 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.

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët is buildings are arranged arround a single narrow packed earth mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the town a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The town is protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The town's frontieer-style defences 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.

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët is, in a word, disorder. People seem to be allowed to do as they please with little harmoney to anything. It feels less like a town, and more like a spot people just happened to place their homes. Yet there are small elements here and there which show the underlying structure of the community. It’s just so complex, organic, and flowing one can only understand what is a piece of the puzzle, but not what its neighbors are.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët 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.

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët 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.

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët 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.

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

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët 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 Town. Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët 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.

Cultural Notes

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët'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.

In Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët there is a constant smell of overcooked presumably ethnic food.

The Lizard near Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Conjuration energies of tier 1 via mimery.

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.

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët Census Data: Year 2000

377 of Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 24 work in Agriculture
• 83 work as Craftsmen
• 30 work as Merchants
• 63 work as Service Workers
• 35 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 54 work as Civil Servants
• 35 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

801 of Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 62 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

A vast influx of newcomers over the last (26281 % 6)+1 years has greatly spiked Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët's population. They may have been drawn by economic opportunities, or fled some pursuing peril, or been forcibly moved there by a ruler who wanted to dilute the existing native cohesion. The natives may not have the resources or opportunities to integrate these newcomers, and it may be that the new population has no desire to stay longer than is necessary.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a dragon and brought its hoard to Vro̠ Ze̜f Vrët, where it was shared with all. was immortalized in song for this deed.

History