Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼

Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ (Síhksh /noj̼/ [partner; ally] [spasm; seizure]) is a subtropical Town located in Trántzmurl Eplárd Hold, Novfàg Provence, within the Tauranian United Provinces.

The name Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ was founded by Janee Owen, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ receives an average of 222 cm/y (87 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2850 m (9350 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ was founded durring the early 16th century in winter of the year 1500, by Janee Owen. The establishment of Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Janee Owen electing to pay people to resettle in Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼.

Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ 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 Síhkshnoiē̼ is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of broad carved bedrock streets which form octogonal 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 protected by a series of wooden fences ringing the town's parimiter, which are likly intended to keep varrious beasts out of town rather than protect it from attack by any intelegent agents. The town's bare minimum defences 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.

A quick look in any direction shows Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ is filled with vices. There are many taverns, brothels are advertising their services on the streets, cardsharks are plying their illicit trade within public squairs, and every shop has at least three signs advertising various sales on goods. That alone wouldn’t be too noticeable, if it wasn’t just so omnipresent and overwhelmingly how the people of this town live. Or if the general public wasn’t so enthusiastically, openly, and merrily participating in these activities.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ 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 Síhkshnoiē̼ 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 Síhkshnoiē̼ 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.

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

Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ 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 Síhkshnoiē̼'s grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ 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 Síhkshnoiē̼'s natural decorations nor waterways.

Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ 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 Síhkshnoiē̼ 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

The law within Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ is highly corrupt, or does not apply to certain favored groups or castes. Strangers might be fleeced by local lawmen, evildoers can be absolved by a payment, and powerful gentry do as they please.

Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼'s town hall 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.

In Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ there is a constant smell of overcooked presumably ethnic food.

The Jelly, Ochre near Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼ are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼'s citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 3 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 Síhkshnoiē̼ Census Data: Year 2000

469 of Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼'s population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 28 work in Agriculture
• 103 work as Craftsmen
• 38 work as Merchants
• 75 work as Service Workers
• 48 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 69 work as Civil Servants
• 45 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

909 of Kèr Síhkshnoiē̼'s population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 87 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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

POI

History

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

History