Woodwyke

Woodwyke (/woodwyke/ [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Town located in the Evwåschyothäb Provence of the Kingdom of Hobben.

The name Woodwyke is derived from the Sylvin language, as Woodwyke was founded by Tsîgesêg̈ Bartlet, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Woodwyke 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). Woodwyke receives an average of 291 cm/y (114 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Woodwyke covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3866 m (12683 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Woodwyke was founded durring the early 12th century in spring of the year 1134, by Tsîgesêg̈ Bartlet. The establishment of Woodwyke 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.

Woodwyke was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Woodwyke 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.

Woodwyke is was constructed arround several premissive split-log ties 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 town has a fortified albit thin brick wall. The wall has most of the feeatures of a typical castle wall, just on a much smaller scale and and budget. Notably brick isn't a particuarly soild choice for resisting siege weapons. Woodwyke's wall wouldn't hinder a proper army, but it is more than sufishent for bandits and other small marauding groups. Astonishigly, the monster and outlaw focused fortifications are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

A look around Woodwyke gives the unmistakable impression the town is one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which Woodwyke brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Woodwyke 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.

Woodwyke 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.

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

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

Woodwyke 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

Woodwyke's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

In Woodwyke tiny harmless tornadoes plague the town.

The Human Juju Zombie near Woodwyke are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Woodwyke's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves gestures to channel Conjuration energies of tier 2 via divine sermons.

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.

Woodwyke Census Data: Year 2000

351 of Woodwyke's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 23 work in Agriculture
• 75 work as Craftsmen
• 26 work as Merchants
• 60 work as Service Workers
• 33 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 55 work as Civil Servants
• 32 work in Cottage Industries
• 16 work as Artists
• 19 work in Produce Industries

722 of Woodwyke's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 80 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Woodwyke makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

POI

History

Woodwyke's residents established a new industry (26008 % 6)+1 years ago, and it’s making them a great deal of profit. Old patterns of authority and wealth are being disrupted, and the old gentry are unlikely to be pleased about it. They may be trying to take over the industry, or they may have been the ones to enable it in the first place and are using it to crush the life out of any rival power bases. Outsiders might be playing a major role as well, and it could be they plot to siphon off the profits.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century an unusualy harsh winter spawned a deadly blizard to Woodwyke. The ice, snow, and wind killed 170 people, 114 livestock, and destroyed 55. The event is remembered as Doom's Breath.

History