Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka (/mə̝h/ /ˈɤhɪ/ [veil] [farmer]) is a subtropical Town located in the Madraměvì District of the Federation of Alveria.

The name Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka is derived from the Constructi language, as Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka was founded by Mathli Êg̈mthêv, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°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 22°C (71°F). Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka receives an average of 260 cm/y (102 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1178 m (3864 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka was founded durring the late 10th century, by Mathli Êg̈mthêv. The establishment of Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Mathli Êg̈mthêv struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka as a prison colony.

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka 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.

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka is buildings are arranged arround a network of spacious packed earth streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka's budget focused millitary grade defenses has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

A look around Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka 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 scuttling 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 all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka 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.

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka 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.

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka 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.

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

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

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka 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

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is short in Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka.

The Blood Hawk near Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka are known to be quite timid.

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka'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 Invocation energies of tier 2 via guttural bellowing.

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.

Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka Census Data: Year 2000

401 of Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 87 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 70 work as Service Workers
• 39 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 56 work as Civil Servants
• 39 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 20 work in Produce Industries

878 of Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 26 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The roads leading into Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami blessed the town with good fortune for a year and a day. One of Măh-èhǐ Birěkhka's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History