Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët (/ˈbeje̜v/ /ko̠nˈtrɛloːn/ [broken] [slogan]) is a subtropical Town located in the Wokki̽k Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët was founded by Lagorien Tununzic, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët has a yearly average temperature of 12°C (53°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -1°C (31°F). Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët receives an average of 147 cm/y (57 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 4470 m (14665 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1375, by Lagorien Tununzic. The establishment of Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët's construction back out of the project. Lagorien Tununzic pushed on reguardles, and Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët 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.

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët is buildings are arranged arround a single crampt canals 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 series of wooden fences ringing the town's parimiter, which are likly intended to keep varrious beasts out of town rather than protect it from attack by any intelegent agents. Astonishigly, the bare minimum defences are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

Right off the bat Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as wealthy. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn 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.

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn 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.

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

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

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

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn 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.

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët 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

The locals are convinced that there is some terrible threat against them working from within their society. It may be a matter of dark sorcerers, foreign spies, traitorous neighbors, shape shifting monsters, or some other hidden evil. This evil may be a recent fear, or it may be an inherited peril they’ve always had to guard against. The danger itself may or may not exist, or if it exists it may not justify the steps being taken.

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët's garrison 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.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is skipped in Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët.

The Spider, Assassin (Giant) near Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Charm energies of tier 3 via speaking in tongues.

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.

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët Census Data: Year 2000

325 of Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 22 work in Agriculture
• 72 work as Craftsmen
• 25 work as Merchants
• 52 work as Service Workers
• 32 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 48 work as Civil Servants
• 29 work in Cottage Industries
• 15 work as Artists
• 18 work in Produce Industries

726 of Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 32 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami spared the town from the rampage of a legendary monster. One of Beje̜v Ko̠ntrëlōn Vrët's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History