Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg (/hʊs/ /ˈbi̘ləˑg/ [web] [convenient]) is a subtropical Town located in the Kririsi̊mù Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg was founded by Trënhesí Fards, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg receives an average of 240 cm/y (94 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2118 m (6948 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg was founded durring the late 15th century in fall of the year 1358, by Trënhesí Fards. 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 Trënhesí Fards.

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg 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 Hùsbi̊lāg is buildings are located arround a single narrow flagstone mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the town's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. The town's top tier civilian 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.

Right off the bat Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg 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.

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg 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 Hùsbi̊lāg has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

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

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Town. Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg 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 Hùsbi̊lāg's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg 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 Hùsbi̊lāg 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 Hùsbi̊lāg's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

In Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg the utterance of expletives is impossible within city limits. This has changed as the limits have changed, but has not kept up with slang, or swearing in foreign languages.

The Stymphalian Bird (Bronze Beak) near Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves drinking to channel Abjuration energies of tier 3 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.

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg Census Data: Year 2000

444 of Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 98 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 71 work as Service Workers
• 47 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 62 work as Civil Servants
• 44 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

882 of Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 99 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg is uncommonly rich, not only for the gentry but for the common citizens as well. They may produce a valuable good, oversee precious resource extraction, have special economic favors from the ruler, or simply have inherited a vast body of infrastructure. Their neighbors likely view them with envy, and outside raiders and exploiters find them an ideal target.

Kèr Hùsbi̊lāg makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

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History

The the a pair of spaulders of Summoning, an a pair of spaulders imbued with notable amounts of Summoning energies was created near Kèr Hulùr by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History