I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez (/ˈi̽lo˞/ /ˈe̜o̠/ [blind] [fence; barrier]) is a subtropical Town located in Rǐlniaztæbzǐ Zone, Zröntsökid Diocese, within the Covenent of Irus.

The name I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez was founded by Riknai Unzabu, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez receives an average of 193 cm/y (75 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5992 m (19658 ft) above sea level.

Overview

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1386, by Riknai Unzabu. 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 Riknai Unzabu.

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez 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.

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez is buildings are arranged arrounded a highly ordered system of broad packed earth streets which form triangular paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The town is the proud owner of a properly designed set of renforced walls made from mighty querried stone blocks. Their construction and material choices would make a dwarf weap with joy, for each and every part of the elaborate fortifications are purly functional and robust well byond reason. Even nonexperts can tell the walls are an excelent defencive structure. The town's exceptionaly well made fortifications have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

A look around I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez seems to be home to a quite vibrant and boisterous community. Everywhere one looks they can see people going out their daily business with a smile and a spring in their step. Children play loudly in the streets, causing untold havoc as youth are want and allowed to do.

Civic Infrastructure

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

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez 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.

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez 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.

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

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez 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.

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez 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

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

In I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez most nights are accompanied by colorful ribbons of light in the sky.

The Siren near I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves line dance to channel Augury energies of tier 2 via throat singing.

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.

I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez Census Data: Year 2000

387 of I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 84 work as Craftsmen
• 30 work as Merchants
• 64 work as Service Workers
• 37 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 57 work as Civil Servants
• 35 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 22 work in Produce Industries

808 of I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 89 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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

Due to a magical anomaly, I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of saved most of the town when a natural disaster struck I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez. I̽lö E̜o̠ Kez created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History