Killdown

Killdown (/killdown/ [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Small Town located in the Weea Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Killdown is derived from the Sylvin language, as Killdown was founded by Tarad Tsèdo Glkdsmë Jackson Dyer Fiddes, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Killdown has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Killdown receives an average of 184 cm/y (72 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Killdown covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3786 m (12421 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Killdown was founded durring the early 10th century, by Tarad Tsèdo Glkdsmë Jackson Dyer Fiddes. The establishment of Killdown was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Tarad Tsèdo Glkdsmë Jackson Dyer Fiddes electing to pay people to resettle in Killdown.

Killdown was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the early 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Killdown 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.

Killdown is buildings are built arround a single restrictive paverstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town is protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The town's frontieer-style 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.

Killdown 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 Killdown ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Killdown 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.

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

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

Killdown 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.

Killdown 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

Killdown's garrison 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 Killdown the water is caffeinated.

The Amoeba, Giant near Killdown are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Killdown's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves performance art to channel Enchantment energies of tier 2 via mimery.

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.

Killdown Census Data: Year 2000

266 of Killdown's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 20 work in Agriculture
• 57 work as Craftsmen
• 20 work as Merchants
• 44 work as Service Workers
• 25 work as General Laborers
• 8 work as Skilled Laborers
• 39 work as Civil Servants
• 26 work in Cottage Industries
• 12 work as Artists
• 15 work in Produce Industries

645 of Killdown's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 37 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Killdown has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

POI

History

A vast influx of newcomers over the last (14566 % 6)+1 years has greatly spiked Killdown's population. They may have been drawn by economic opportunities, or fled some pursuing peril, or been forcibly moved there by a ruler who wanted to dilute the existing native cohesion. The natives may not have the resources or opportunities to integrate these newcomers, and it may be that the new population has no desire to stay longer than is necessary.

The the a pair of vambraces of Augury, an a pair of vambraces imbued with potent amounts of Augury energies was created in Killdown by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History