Kshkstshvad Se

Kshkstshvad Se (Kshkstsh /vad/ [tab] [drink; beverage]) is a subtropical Town located in the Síhvqulu Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Kshkstshvad Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Kshkstshvad Se was founded by Mb̪vé̄b Sérmp̪vō 'Mango Demi' Goīs Mboīb Ma̋nvó̄y Phrubegra Cox, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kshkstshvad Se 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 pleasant 25°C (77°F). Kshkstshvad Se receives an average of 175 cm/y (68 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Kshkstshvad Se covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2182 m (7158 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kshkstshvad Se was founded durring the late 18th century in early spring of the year 1691, by Mb̪vé̄b Sérmp̪vō 'Mango Demi' Goīs Mboīb Ma̋nvó̄y Phrubegra Cox. 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 Mb̪vé̄b Sérmp̪vō 'Mango Demi' Goīs Mboīb Ma̋nvó̄y Phrubegra Cox.

Kshkstshvad Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 18th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kshkstshvad Se is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Kshkstshvad Se is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of restrictive cobblestone streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. The town's minimaly adiquite have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

Kshkstshvad Se has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Kshkstshvad Se’s streets. Yet, deep down, you know this atmosphere is a carefully created illusion. You can see the ocasional seam in their tapestry. You’re not sure what has them doing their best to act so carefree, but act carefree they do.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Kshkstshvad Se 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.

Kshkstshvad Se 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.

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

Kshkstshvad Se 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. Kshkstshvad Se's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Kshkstshvad Se 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 Kshkstshvad Se's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kshkstshvad Se 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

Kshkstshvad Se's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is short in Kshkstshvad Se.

The Urdefhan near Kshkstshvad Se are known to be quite timid.

Kshkstshvad Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves creating small tokens to channel Illusion energies of tier 1 via divine sermons.

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.

Kshkstshvad Se Census Data: Year 2000

398 of Kshkstshvad Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 86 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 66 work as Service Workers
• 40 work as General Laborers
• 13 work as Skilled Laborers
• 58 work as Civil Servants
• 36 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

822 of Kshkstshvad Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 77 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kshkstshvad Se produces something unique, a good or service that cannot be had anywhere else in the kingdom. This may be due to some unique resource found only there, or some carefully-guarded craft, or it may be a special service that can only be provided by the locals, who are somehow unique in their forms or abilities.

Kshkstshvad Se's roads were poorly made when first laid. Rather than repairing them correctly, a series of new roads was laid atop the old, leading to the streets of modern Kshkstshvad Se suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

POI

History

The the a mantle of Summoning, an a mantle imbued with great amounts of Summoning energies was created in Kshkstshvad Se by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History