Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t (/gloˈllæ̝sdu/ /sæ̝t/ [smooth; sleek] [soil; clay]) is a temperate City located in the Glikérád Principality of the Saborri.

The name Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t is derived from the Goblin language, as Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t was founded by Falassiel, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t has a yearly average temperature of 4°C (39°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -19°C (-2°F). Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t receives an average of 255 cm/y (100 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t covers an area of nearly 24 km² (9 mi²), and an average elevation of 3166 m (10387 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t was founded durring the early 12th century in spring of the year 1120, by Falassiel. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t is buildings are arranged arround a network of broad baked earthen streets which form a 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 city has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the city is well defended against anything short of an army. Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t's brittle defences has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. The people are clearly worried about something, and everyone is either wearing a weapon or has one close at hand. Your gut tells you it’s not mere fate which has caused this town to begin failing...

Civic Infrastructure

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t 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 Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t's parks.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t 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.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

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

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t 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.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

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

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t 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 Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t 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.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t 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

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its buildings being predominantly formed through the combination of basic geometric shapes. However, it shown in the detailing given to the structures such as its characteristic tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance in their designs to an astonishing degree of precision. Decorative elements for the buildings tended to be built into the structure itself, making great use of fluting, frescoes, inlays, and embossing.

In Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t there is a constant smell of overcooked presumably ethnic food.

The Howler near Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves line dance to channel Mysticism 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.

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t Census Data: Year 2000

2149 of Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 129 work in Agriculture
• 471 work as Craftsmen
• 172 work as Merchants
• 327 work as Service Workers
• 219 work as General Laborers
• 85 work as Skilled Laborers
• 325 work as Civil Servants
• 189 work in Cottage Industries
• 117 work as Artists
• 115 work in Produce Industries

3272 of Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 407 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t has access to some sort of functioning ancient infrastructure, whether it's an array of wall-mounted arcane energy projectors, running water, moving roadways, community-wide climate control, or some other inherited luxury. This infrastructure may be the result of a still-functional Working, or it could be the product of some venerable occult engine that's still operational, or it may be the fruit of the labors of some specially-designed organism or Blighted populace.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t was struck by a devistating earthquake. The quake brought ruin to Kad Nkáxi-sæ̈t, which lost 103 people, 319 livestock, and 98 buildings in the earthquake. The day of the quake is remembered by many as Cursed Fates's Day.

History