The name Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka is derived from the Constructi language, as Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka was founded by Oka Tshêyeshë, who was culturaly Constructi.
Climate
Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka has a yearly average temperature of 33°C (91°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 38°C (100°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 28°C (82°F). Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka receives an average of 215 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka covers an area of nearly 3 km2 (1 mi2), and an average elevation of 15576 m (8152 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka was founded durring the early 11th century, by Oka Tshêyeshë. The establishment of Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Oka Tshêyeshë struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka as a prison colony.
Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Bǐh Nèrah 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.
Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka is buildings are arranged arround a network of narrow cobblestone streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka's failry decent fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.
Something in your gut tells you that you may be unwelcome in Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka. The town seems like it’s not showing you the side of itself it would show to others. People mostly ignore your questions. Many folks ask you to leave their establishments, even before you’ve walked inside them.
Civic Infrastructure
Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka.
Bǐh Nèrah 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.
Bǐh Nèrah 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.
Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.
Bǐh Nèrah 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
Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka's bank 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.
Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is short in Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka.
The Herd Animal, Stag near Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.
Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Abjuration energies of tier 2 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.
Agriculture
Dairy Farmers: 1
Farmers: 2
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 3
Milk Maids: 2
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 2
Shepherds: 2
Farmland: 3804 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 236
Poultry: 2832
Swine: 188
Sheep: 9
Goats: 1
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 94
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 3
Carpenters: 2
Clothmakers: 2
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 2
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Fabricworkers: 2
Farrier: 4
Glassworkers: 3
Gunsmiths: 2
Hatters: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 2
Matchstick makers: 1
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 1
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 1
Roofers: 1
Saddlers: 1
Scabbardmakers: 2
Scalemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 3
Tailors: 4
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 2
Merchants
Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 1
Butchers: 2
Chandlers: 2
Chicken Butchers: 2
Fine Clothiers: 2
Fishmongers: 2
Potion Sellers: 1
Resellers: 3
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 1
Wheelwright: 1
Service workers
Bakers: 5
Barbers: 3
Coachmen: 1
Cooks: 3
Doctors: 2
Gamekeepers: 1
Hairdressers: 3
Healers: 2
Housekeepers: 2
Housemaids: 4
House Stewards: 2
Laundry maids: 1
Maidservants: 3
Nursery Maids: 1
Pastrycooks: 3
Restaurateur: 4
Tavern Keepers: 3
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 1
Coal Heavers: 1
In-Town Couriers: 2
Long Haul Couriers: 1
Dockyard Workers: 1
Leech Collectors: 2
Millers: 2
Miners: 2
Oilmen and Polishers: 1
Postmen: 2
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 2
Tosher: 1
Warehousemen: 3
Watercarriers: 1
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 3
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 1
Clerk: 1
Educators: 2
Engineers: 1
Pharmacist: 1
Civil Servants
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 2
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 2
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 1
Landlords: 1
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 1
Militia Officers: 7
Monks, Monastic: 3
Monks, Civic: 3
Historian, Oral: 2
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 2
Priests: 3
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 1
Scholars: 1
Spiritualist: 1
Storytellers: 3
Military Officers: 3
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 2
Comfort Services: 3
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 3
Needleworkers: 2
Potters: 1
Preserve Makers: 2
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 5
Spinners: 2
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 2
Artists
Actors: 1
Bards: 1
Dancers: 1
Musicians: 2
Playwrights: 1
Wood Carvers: 3
Writers: 3
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 3
Canners: 2
Cheesmakers: 3
Millers: 2
Picklers: 1
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 1
Tallowmakers: 2
268 of Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
20 work in Agriculture
57 work as Craftsmen
19 work as Merchants
43 work as Service Workers
26 work as General Laborers
7 work as Skilled Laborers
42 work as Civil Servants
26 work in Cottage Industries
12 work as Artists
16 work in Produce Industries
658 of Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 18 (2%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka is home to some form of natural wonder. It could be a hot spring, or an especially enchanting glade, or a particular vista. Whatever it is, it's such a lovely attraction that Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka sees its fair share of tourists every year from all across Eyom. Consequently, its residents speak many languages at a functional level.
Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka's roads were poorly made when first laid. Rather than repairing them correctly, a series of new roads was laid atop the old, leading to the streets of modern Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.
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History
The the a crystal of Invocation, an a crystal imbued with great amounts of Invocation energies was created near Bǐh Nèrah Birěkhka by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.