Kèr Jefy̼ub

Kèr Jefy̼ub (/ʤef/ /j̼ub/ [scarf] [custom]) is a subtropical Small Town located in the Kveviēid Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Kèr Jefy̼ub is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Jefy̼ub was founded by Dyêtconm Davies, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Jefy̼ub has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Kèr Jefy̼ub receives an average of 138 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Kèr Jefy̼ub covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 5218 m (17119 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Jefy̼ub was founded durring the early 13th century in spring of the year 1213, by Dyêtconm Davies. The establishment of Kèr Jefy̼ub 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 Jefy̼ub was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Jefy̼ub is no diffrent. The town'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.

Kèr Jefy̼ub is is constructed arround a series of crampt baked earthen mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. 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 Jefy̼ub'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 maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the towns defences.

Right off the bat Kèr Jefy̼ub 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. This wealth has brought the town nothing but neurosis, if you can believe your eyes. Everyone acts as if you’re out to take a piece of them. Every door is locked and every window barred. Efforts are made to make you feel welcome, but only in the public areas of the town, particularly the market.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Kèr Jefy̼ub 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.

Cultural Notes

Kèr Jefy̼ub's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used has a sleek, linear appearance with stylized, often geometric ornamentation. The primary facade of its buildings often featured a series of set backs that create a stepped outline. Low-relief decorative panels can be found at entrances, around windows, along roof edges or as string courses. It was best known for its use of smooth finish building materials such as stucco, concrete block, glazed brick or mosaic tile. Decorative details can incorporate various artistic or exotic motifs to suit the building's function or the architect's whim. Chevrons, zigzags, and other geometrical motifs are common forms of ornament.

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is skipped in Kèr Jefy̼ub.

The Venomroach near Kèr Jefy̼ub are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Kèr Jefy̼ub's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves bloodletting to channel Mysticism energies of tier 2 via oratory performances.

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 Jefy̼ub Census Data: Year 2000

271 of Kèr Jefy̼ub's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 20 work in Agriculture
• 61 work as Craftsmen
• 20 work as Merchants
• 42 work as Service Workers
• 25 work as General Laborers
• 9 work as Skilled Laborers
• 41 work as Civil Servants
• 26 work in Cottage Industries
• 12 work as Artists
• 15 work in Produce Industries

658 of Kèr Jefy̼ub's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 28 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Kèr Jefy̼ub since its creation, but now it's beginning to decay. It may function only intermittently, now, or its effects may have curdled into something double-edged. The locals have no idea how to fix it, and indeed, it may not be possible to repair it with modern science or sorcery.

Kèr Jefy̼ub is known for its unusual rock formations.

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History

The the a dagger of Wild Magic, an a dagger imbued with notable amounts of Wild Magic energies was created near Kèr Jefy̼ub by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History