Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth (/gojˈkɪ̘/ /dith/ [bankrupt; broke] [merchandise]) is a subtropical Town located in Rêmêsag̈è County, Dähechanxya Kingdom, within the United Kingdom of Undermountain.

The name Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth is derived from the Dwarven language, as Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth was founded by Pa Raycqug, who was culturaly Dwarvern.

Climate

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 8°C (46°F). Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth receives an average of 133 cm/y (52 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 10566 m (-8284 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth was founded durring the early 12th century in summer of the year 1144, by Pa Raycqug. The establishment of Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth 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.

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth was built using the conventions of Dwarvern durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth 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.

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth is buildings are built arround a single broad paverstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. 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specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment.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 have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth is not quite well. Something happened here, perhapse recently, perhapse long ago. Whatever it was, it settled into the very soul of the town like a festering wound. The people go about their day well enough, but there’s a tention in the air you can cut with a knife.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth 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.

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth 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.

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

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

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth 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

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth is home to a distinct subculture, who are either the majority here or have the dominant positions in the community. Architecture, local laws, and social customs are all tuned to suit them, and they may not be particularly forgiving or friendly to the major culture of the region. Communities that are not outright independent usually make an arm's-length submission to a local lord.

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is which made use of the classical orders and mathematically precise ratios of height and width combined with a desire for symmetry, proportion, and harmony. It used columns, pediments, arches and domes are imaginatively in buildings of all types. Decorative features were seen as largely unnecessary as the sheer beauty of the structure itself was often close to art. However, many buildings with large ceiling spaces had their ceilings decorated with elaborate paintings, simply because the large flat spaces could feel wasted.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is long in Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth.

The Herd Animal, Bison near Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth are known to be quite timid.

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sex to channel Transmutation energies of tier 1 via throat chanting.

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.

Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth Census Data: Year 2000

331 of Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 22 work in Agriculture
• 75 work as Craftsmen
• 25 work as Merchants
• 55 work as Service Workers
• 32 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 48 work as Civil Servants
• 30 work in Cottage Industries
• 15 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

700 of Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 77 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Due to a magical anomaly, Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century heavy spring rains following an uncharacteristically dry year and a minor earthquake resulted in the collapse of the south east slope of Ill Tides Mountain. the landslide struck Ådehlÿ Goycÿh Deth, and devastated the community. 172 people, 285 livestock, and 43 buildings were lost to the calamity. The disaster is recorded in history as Ill Tides's Fall.

History