Wiverlee

Wiverlee (/wiverlee / [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Large Town located in Tshtevizàw County, Poxeiquian County, within the Norwick Principality.

The name Wiverlee is derived from the Sylvin language, as Wiverlee was founded by Êyëkdsm Wordsworth, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Wiverlee has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 15°C (59°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 16°C (60°F). Wiverlee receives an average of 266 cm/y (104 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Wiverlee covers an area of nearly 7 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1420 m (4658 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wiverlee was founded durring the early 16th century in spring of the year 1514, by Êyëkdsm Wordsworth. The establishment of Wiverlee was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Êyëkdsm Wordsworth struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Wiverlee as a prison colony.

Wiverlee was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the early 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wiverlee is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber and earth construction, with most buildigns first floors resembling mounds of earth, with subsequent floors appearing as elaborate log cabins, with each building forming a tiered pyramid of sorts fromed from the stack of rectangular, peek roofed cabins. Most wooden bracing, support, and trim is carved with decorative knotwork, and the larger structures even feature painted trim which emphasises the knotwork.

Wiverlee is buildings have been located at convienant points along the swamp Wiverlee was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the restrictive flagstone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. The town's brittle 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.

Wiverlee has the unmistakable air of a town 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 Wiverlee ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. On top of this is an unmistakable feeling that Wiverlee is in this condition because there is something terribly wrong with the town. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Wiverlee long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Wiverlee 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.

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

Wiverlee 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.

Wiverlee 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.

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

Wiverlee 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 Wiverlee 's natural decorations nor waterways.

Wiverlee 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.

Wiverlee 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.

Wiverlee 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

Wiverlee 's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used which employed abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. These structures were is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and made use of colorful stone mosaics..

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is short in Wiverlee .

The Witchcrow near Wiverlee are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Wiverlee 's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Summoning energies of tier 1 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.

Wiverlee Census Data: Year 2000

539 of Wiverlee 's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 32 work in Agriculture
• 121 work as Craftsmen
• 42 work as Merchants
• 89 work as Service Workers
• 54 work as General Laborers
• 20 work as Skilled Laborers
• 76 work as Civil Servants
• 51 work in Cottage Industries
• 26 work as Artists
• 28 work in Produce Industries

999 of Wiverlee 's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 115 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Wiverlee was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Wiverlee lost 133 people, 253 livestock, and 24 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 96, when members of Wiverlee 's militia enacted an operation to secure a particular depot to utilize it for a specific task. The operation was complicated by the officer in charge of Winswich 's forces was incompetent, and issue many foolish and-or unprofessional orders. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in a stalemate for Wiverlee 's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Wiverlee 's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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