Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët (/ˈmahwe/ /ko̠c/ [scarce] [spa (mineral spring)]) is a subtropical Large Town located in the Mijlequni District of the Federation of Alveria.

The name Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët was founded by Nia Pherierzoth, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 14°C (57°F). Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët receives an average of 126 cm/y (49 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5014 m (16450 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët was founded durring the late 12th century in winter of the year 1097, by Nia Pherierzoth. 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 Nia Pherierzoth.

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët 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.

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët is is constructed arround a series of broad flagstone mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. 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.

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët 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 Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët’s streets. A look around Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s everything together. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët long.

Civic Infrastructure

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët 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 Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët's parks.

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

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët 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.

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët 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.

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

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët 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. Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët 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 Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët's natural decorations nor waterways.

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët 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.

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët 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

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is short in Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët.

The Herd Animal, Elk near Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Elven High Magic 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.

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët Census Data: Year 2000

515 of Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 30 work in Agriculture
• 116 work as Craftsmen
• 40 work as Merchants
• 82 work as Service Workers
• 51 work as General Laborers
• 18 work as Skilled Laborers
• 76 work as Civil Servants
• 51 work in Cottage Industries
• 25 work as Artists
• 26 work in Produce Industries

983 of Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 112 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

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History

Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët used to be much richer, but something happened in the last (16252 % 6)+1 years to crush its source of prosperity. Different factions of the community might be trying to grasp at the remaining dregs of wealth, others might try to restart the failed industry, and some might look for a new livelihood. Any group or entity thought responsible for the collapse is likely to be treated very harshly, and some locals might find profit in shifting the blame to their enemies.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Mahwe Ko̠k Vrët's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History