Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd (/fjɪx/ /ɪrd/ [blunt] [lamp]) is a temperate Town located in the Kïlxcïäj Principality of the City-state of Yastas.

The name Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd is derived from the Gnollish language, as Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd was founded by Thugrer vyim Mɑnknyi, who was culturaly Gnollish.

Climate

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd has a yearly average temperature of 0°C (32°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 9°C (48°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -10°C (14°F). Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd receives an average of 207 cm/y (81 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2586 m (8484 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd was founded durring the early 12th century in winter of the year 1100, by Thugrer vyim Mɑnknyi. The establishment of Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd 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.

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd was built using the conventions of Gnollish durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd 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.

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd is buildings are speckled and packed arround broad flagstone streets with seemingly no patern to them. It appears as if the town's residents simply built streets as they pleased and squeazed buildings in wherever and howeave rpossible, creating an organic, frustrating to navigate, maze of a town. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd'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.

A look around Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable. People seem to be allowed to do as they please with little harmoney to anything. It feels less like a town, and more like a spot people just happened to place their homes.

Civic Infrastructure

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd 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 Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd's parks.

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd.

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd 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.

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd 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.

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

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd 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 Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd's natural decorations nor waterways.

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd 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.

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd 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

Life is hard in Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd. 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 Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd a notably resourceful and hearty people.

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is recurring in Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd.

The Yeti near Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Mysticism energies of tier 2 via speaking in tongues.

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.

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd Census Data: Year 2000

419 of Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 91 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 68 work as Service Workers
• 40 work as General Laborers
• 14 work as Skilled Laborers
• 65 work as Civil Servants
• 40 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 23 work in Produce Industries

864 of Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 39 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd'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 Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century an otherwise minor earthquake shifted Backwater Guinevere. The resulting flood was isolated to the area around Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd, which was swallowed by the waters for several days. Iyuzeld Fjïké-ïrd lost 163 people, 155 livestock, and 53 buildings in the disaster. The disaster is remembered as the Agony Drownings.

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