Hiríhvíhj Se

Hiríhvíhj Se (Hiríh /vɪ̞j/ [maximum] [crisis]) is a subtropical Town located in Danipuluji Kingdom, Pekhyiqtkikelevu Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Hiríhvíhj Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Hiríhvíhj Se was founded by Zelêb Naegle, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Hiríhvíhj Se has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). Hiríhvíhj Se receives an average of 169 cm/y (66 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Hiríhvíhj Se covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 9368 m (-12214 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Hiríhvíhj Se was founded durring the late 14th century in spring of the year 1351, by Zelêb Naegle. The establishment of Hiríhvíhj Se was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Zelêb Naegle electing to pay people to resettle in Hiríhvíhj Se.

Hiríhvíhj Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Hiríhvíhj Se is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Hiríhvíhj Se is buildings are arranged arround a network of narrow baked earthen 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. The town's failry decent fortifications 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.

A look around Hiríhvíhj Se 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

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

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

Hiríhvíhj 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.

Hiríhvíhj 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.

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

Hiríhvíhj 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 Hiríhvíhj Se's natural decorations nor waterways.

Hiríhvíhj 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.

Hiríhvíhj 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

Hiríhvíhj Se's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.

In Hiríhvíhj Se all of the cats speak the local language with prefect diction.

The Mole near Hiríhvíhj Se are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Hiríhvíhj Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves drinking to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 2 via recitation of scripture.

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.

Hiríhvíhj Se Census Data: Year 2000

456 of Hiríhvíhj Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 30 work in Agriculture
• 97 work as Craftsmen
• 37 work as Merchants
• 72 work as Service Workers
• 49 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 65 work as Civil Servants
• 43 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

891 of Hiríhvíhj Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 117 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Hiríhvíhj Se since its creation, but now it's beginning to decay. It may function only intermittently, now, or its effects may have curdled into something double-edged. The locals have no idea how to fix it, and indeed, it may not be possible to repair it with modern science or sorcery.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a dragon and brought its hoard to Hiríhvíhj Se, where it was shared with all. was immortalized in song for this deed.

History