Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka (/ˈboxkiv/ /bɨ/ [rigorous] [top; lid]) is a subtropical Town located in Qüeōtktöl Parish, Yăvajĭkǐkh District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka is derived from the Constructi language, as Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka was founded by Damien Èbê, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka receives an average of 214 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 4810 m (15780 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka was founded durring the late 15th century in fall of the year 1381, by Damien Èbê. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Damien Èbê.

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka 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.

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka is buildings are located arround a single premissive canals mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the town's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. The town's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall 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.

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka’s streets. A look around Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling 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 everything together. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka 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.

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

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka 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.

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

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

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

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka 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

Life is hard in Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka. Its people are impoverished compared to their peers elsewhere. Something is making the locals stay, however, whether fear of the alternative, hope for a better future, or a stubborn attachment to their ancestral lands. Whatver the reason, living in this harsh area for generations has made the people of Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka a notably resourceful and hearty people.

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka'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 long in Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka.

The Stag, Emperor near Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves line dance to channel Illusion energies of tier 1 via recitation of poetic epics.

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.

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka Census Data: Year 2000

345 of Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 23 work in Agriculture
• 76 work as Craftsmen
• 25 work as Merchants
• 58 work as Service Workers
• 33 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 49 work as Civil Servants
• 35 work in Cottage Industries
• 16 work as Artists
• 18 work in Produce Industries

732 of Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 81 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka was attacked by a group of nobles with their private armies. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka lost 199 people, 185 livestock, and 42 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 113, when members of Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka's militia enacted an operation to recruit a particular special forces group. The operation was complicated by the militia had access to far less resources than expected. The conflict ended with a last stand against the enemy until a particular event occurred, which ended in victory for Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Bokhkiv Bì Birěkhka's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History