Kèr Vùslùuri̊m

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m (/ˈvʊslʊ/ /ˈuri̘m/ [peninsula] [suspicious]) is a subtropical Large Town located in Khrutprukranasapa Hold, Iēiy̼cèrguqù Provence, within the Tauranian United Provinces.

The name Kèr Vùslùuri̊m is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Vùslùuri̊m was founded by Hebrealyn Fluellen Dyfodwg, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 14°C (57°F). Kèr Vùslùuri̊m receives an average of 202 cm/y (79 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Kèr Vùslùuri̊m covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1756 m (5761 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m was founded durring the late 16th century in summer of the year 1557, by Hebrealyn Fluellen Dyfodwg. 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 Hebrealyn Fluellen Dyfodwg.

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Vùslùuri̊m is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature plaster covered brickwork used to form structures with an emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts. Orderly arrangements of columns, pilasters and lintels, as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical domes, niches and aediculae can be found everywhere such that only size of building and yard can be used to measure the general prosparity of a given building's owners due to a general wealthy feeling the style gives off.

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m is buildings have been located at convienant points along the valley Kèr Vùslùuri̊m was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the broad worn bedrock streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town is protected by a humble stone fence which is tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The town's peasent-grade 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.

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m has the unmistakable air of a town 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 Kèr Vùslùuri̊m ’s existence has dried up and the town 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

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

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

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m 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 Large Town. Kèr Vùslùuri̊m's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m 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 Vùslùuri̊m's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m 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 Vùslùuri̊m 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

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Kèr Vùslùuri̊m. They may control crime within the community itself, or they may use it simply as a safe haven from which to direct their minions elsewhere. Local law enforcement may know all about them, but lack the strength to confront them and their paid or intimidated henchmen.

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

In Kèr Vùslùuri̊m the water is caffeinated.

The Ooze, Garden near Kèr Vùslùuri̊m are known to be quite timid.

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Summoning 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 Vùslùuri̊m Census Data: Year 2000

499 of Kèr Vùslùuri̊m's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 29 work in Agriculture
• 113 work as Craftsmen
• 43 work as Merchants
• 78 work as Service Workers
• 51 work as General Laborers
• 18 work as Skilled Laborers
• 71 work as Civil Servants
• 45 work in Cottage Industries
• 24 work as Artists
• 27 work in Produce Industries

1019 of Kèr Vùslùuri̊m's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 63 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kèr Vùslùuri̊m's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Kèr Vùslùuri̊m was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Kèr Vùslùuri̊m lost 271 people, 100 livestock, and 46 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 180, when members of Kèr Vùslùuri̊m's militia enacted an operation to transport a specific war supplies to a particular temple unharmed. The operation was complicated by the army's activities draw the wrath of formerly neutral parties. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in victory for Kèr Vùslùuri̊m's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Kèr Vùslùuri̊m's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History