Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ (/biw/ /ˈj̼ʊuj̼/ [berry; bean] [shoe]) is a subtropical Town located in Westerbush Dutchy, Krièvlùji̊ La Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ was founded by Cicada Swarms Guynney, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ receives an average of 244 cm/y (96 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2260 m (7414 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ was founded durring the late 15th century in spring of the year 1363, by Cicada Swarms Guynney. The establishment of Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ 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.

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ 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.

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ is buildings are arranged arrounded a highly ordered system of premissive 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 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.

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

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

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

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ 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.

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ 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.

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

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ 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 Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼'s natural decorations nor waterways.

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ 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.

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ 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

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼'s locals despise outsiders. For some “outsiders” may be natives of foreign lands, while others might have a grudge against anyone from outside the community. These locals have an active loathing, and the outsiders allowed to trade or interact with them do so at a heavy disadvantage.

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼'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 Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ the milk never sours.

The Baccae near Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ are known to be quite timid.

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼'s citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sex to channel Conjuration energies of tier 1 via 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.

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ Census Data: Year 2000

436 of Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼'s population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 98 work as Craftsmen
• 31 work as Merchants
• 69 work as Service Workers
• 44 work as General Laborers
• 15 work as Skilled Laborers
• 67 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

875 of Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼'s population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 69 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of killed a tyrannical who had controlled Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼ for years. One of Kèr Biwj̼ùuj̼'s festivals remembers the hero.

History