Wayking

Wayking (/wayking/ [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Town located in the Izclea Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Wayking is derived from the Sylvin language, as Wayking was founded by Gi̊h́å Newton, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Wayking has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Wayking receives an average of 227 cm/y (89 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Wayking covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4536 m (14881 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wayking was founded in time immemorial, reportedly some time durring the late 8th century, by Gi̊h́å Newton. 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 Gi̊h́å Newton.

Wayking was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the late 8th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wayking 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.

Wayking is buildings are arranged arround a network of narrow canals streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. 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 minimaly adiquite has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

A quick look in any direction shows Wayking is filled with vices. There are many taverns, brothels are advertising their services on the streets, cardsharks are plying their illicit trade within public squairs, and every shop has at least three signs advertising various sales on goods. That alone wouldn’t be too noticeable, if it wasn’t just so omnipresent and overwhelmingly how the people of this town live.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Wayking 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.

Wayking 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.

Wayking 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.

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

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

Wayking 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 Wayking's natural decorations nor waterways.

Wayking 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.

Wayking 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

Wayking's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

In Wayking rainbows form quite often above the Town.

The Spider, Assassin (Giant) near Wayking are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Wayking's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves square dance to channel Conjuration energies of tier 1 via oratory performances.

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.

Wayking Census Data: Year 2000

444 of Wayking's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 98 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 70 work as Service Workers
• 44 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 72 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

924 of Wayking's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 42 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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History

Wayking used to be much richer, but something happened in the last (18405 % 6)+1 years to crush its source of prosperity. Different factions of the community might be trying to grasp at the remaining dregs of wealth, others might try to restart the failed industry, and some might look for a new livelihood. Any group or entity thought responsible for the collapse is likely to be treated very harshly, and some locals might find profit in shifting the blame to their enemies.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Wayking's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History