Boke Kvèweg

Boke Kvèweg (Kvè /weg/ [lion] [blade; razor]) is a subtropical City located in the Iēibonjām Region of the Tetburland.

The name Boke Kvèweg is derived from the Sylvin language, as Boke Kvèweg was founded by Mb̪vé̄b Cúńó̄sh 'Ryan Lanita' Rāy Yāb̪vé Joīnḱ, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Boke Kvèweg has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 28°C (82°F). Boke Kvèweg receives an average of 285 cm/y (112 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Boke Kvèweg covers an area of nearly 27 km² (10 mi²), and an average elevation of 68 m (223 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Boke Kvèweg was founded durring the late 14th century in fall of the year 1270, by Mb̪vé̄b Cúńó̄sh 'Ryan Lanita' Rāy Yāb̪vé Joīnḱ. The establishment of Boke Kvèweg 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.

Boke Kvèweg was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Boke Kvèweg is no diffrent. The city'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.

Boke Kvèweg is buildings are located arround a single broad cobblestone mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city 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specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment.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 city is well defended against anything short of an army. The city's brittle defences are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the citys defences.

A look around Boke Kvèweg 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.

Civic Infrastructure

Boke Kvèweg possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

Boke Kvèweg has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

Boke Kvèweg has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Boke Kvèweg 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.

Boke Kvèweg has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

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

Boke Kvèweg 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.

Boke Kvèweg 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.

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

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

Boke Kvèweg has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Boke Kvèweg 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 Boke Kvèweg's natural decorations nor waterways.

Boke Kvèweg 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.

Boke Kvèweg 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.

Boke Kvèweg 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

Boke Kvèweg'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..

In Boke Kvèweg there are unidentifiable people in the fog, but it seems to be okay.

The Mome Rath near Boke Kvèweg are known to be quite timid.

Boke Kvèweg's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves gestures to channel Invocation energies of tier 3 via oath swearing.

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.

Boke Kvèweg Census Data: Year 2000

2384 of Boke Kvèweg's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 130 work in Agriculture
• 544 work as Craftsmen
• 196 work as Merchants
• 364 work as Service Workers
• 240 work as General Laborers
• 94 work as Skilled Laborers
• 349 work as Civil Servants
• 208 work in Cottage Industries
• 123 work as Artists
• 136 work in Produce Industries

3943 of Boke Kvèweg's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 129 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Boke Kvèweg has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

Boke Kvèweg used to be more prosperous, but something happened relatively long ago that left it a shrunken shadow of its former self. If the settlement is prosperous, the locals often lament how much more they could have had. If the settlement is not prosperous, the locals blame their ill fortunes on that event. Reminders of this better time can be found in many places within Boke Kvèweg.

The the a goblet of Truename Magic, an a goblet imbued with notable amounts of Truename Magic energies was created near Boke Kvèweg by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History