Gobteq Se

Gobteq Se (/gob/ /teq/ [story; fable; plot] [flat]) is a subtropical Large Town located in Kàlà Leho Kingdom, Pekhyiqtkikelevu Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Gobteq Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Gobteq Se was founded by Gruffudd Cadwardd, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Gobteq Se has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Gobteq Se receives an average of 96 cm/y (37 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Gobteq Se covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 8510 m (-15029 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Gobteq Se was founded durring the late 10th century, by Gruffudd Cadwardd. The establishment of Gobteq Se 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.

Gobteq Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Gobteq Se 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.

Gobteq Se is buildings have been located at convienant points along the gorge Gobteq Se was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the broad cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Gobteq Se's minimaly adiquite are suffering from significent damage, so much so that examples can be pointed to no matter which section one might have within their line of site, and most of which render sections inoperable at present.

The town shows nothing out of the ordinary, at first glance. Then you start to notice all the small things. Each window has seven iron nails pounded into the sill. Every door has a sprig of holly overhead. Every well is branded with purity seals and runes to ward the contents. Everyone is carrying a small charm for safety or fortune, be it a rabbit’s foot, a horseshoe, or other little totems.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Gobteq Se 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.

Gobteq Se 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.

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

Gobteq Se possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Large Town. Gobteq Se's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Gobteq Se's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Gobteq Se 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 Gobteq Se's natural decorations nor waterways.

Gobteq Se 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.

Gobteq Se 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

Gobteq Se's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by grandeur of scale, simplicity of geometric forms, dramatic use of columns, and a preference for blank walls. This design ethos extended to re-imagining earlier styles of structure to create them anew, with a similar overall look and feel to one another..

In Gobteq Se most nights are accompanied by colorful ribbons of light in the sky.

The Trailgaunt near Gobteq Se are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Gobteq Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves sex to channel Transmutation energies of tier 1 via proclamations.

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.

Gobteq Se Census Data: Year 2000

487 of Gobteq Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 30 work in Agriculture
• 108 work as Craftsmen
• 39 work as Merchants
• 76 work as Service Workers
• 50 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 72 work as Civil Servants
• 44 work in Cottage Industries
• 24 work as Artists
• 27 work in Produce Industries

1009 of Gobteq Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 30 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Gobteq Se 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 Gobteq Se sees its fair share of tourists every year from all across Eyom. Consequently, its residents speak many languages at a functional level.

Gobteq Se is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of spared the town from an attack. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.

History