Nopo Z̄unubakhe

Nopo Z̄unubakhe (/ˈz̚unu/ /ˈbaxe/ [tail] [polite]) is a subtropical Small Town located in the Ḿoůma H́ueo̊ Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Nopo Z̄unubakhe is derived from the Faeish language, as Nopo Z̄unubakhe was founded by Èqthê Tsåh́ith, who was culturaly Fae.

Climate

Nopo Z̄unubakhe has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 2°C (35°F). Nopo Z̄unubakhe receives an average of 244 cm/y (96 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Nopo Z̄unubakhe covers an area of nearly 3 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 2312 m (7585 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Nopo Z̄unubakhe was founded durring the late 12th century in spring of the year 1060, by Èqthê Tsåh́ith. 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 Èqthê Tsåh́ith.

Nopo Z̄unubakhe was built using the conventions of Fae durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Nopo Z̄unubakhe is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Nopo Z̄unubakhe is buildings are arranged arround a single crampt baked earthen mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the town a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The town rests behind the absurdity that is a thick, timber braced, wall made of clay bricks. While visualy impressive and certainly an astetic, Nopo Z̄unubakhe's wall provides no actual defence against siege equipment due to the choice of its cosntruction materials. Even nonexperts can tell the town is trying to impress rather than defend with its walls, towers, and gatehouses. Though admittedly, they do look nice... To primitive tribals who have never seen fortifications before. The political statment focused walls has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

The first thing you notice about Nopo Z̄unubakhe is the large sign at the entrance welcoming you to their humble town. Children come up to you and say hi, some asking if you’ve fought any big monsters, and others just zipping away after their hello. The adults are much the same. By the time you’ve made it a significant way into the town you’ve been invited to a tavern for a pint to drink in exchange for news of the world. You’ve also had no less than three older women give you a sweetroll and direct your attention to their still unmarried children. It would be creepy if it wasn't so sincere.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Nopo Z̄unubakhe 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.

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

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

Nopo Z̄unubakhe 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

Nopo Z̄unubakhe's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used has a sleek, linear appearance with stylized, often geometric ornamentation. The primary facade of its buildings often featured a series of set backs that create a stepped outline. Low-relief decorative panels can be found at entrances, around windows, along roof edges or as string courses. It was best known for its use of smooth finish building materials such as stucco, concrete block, glazed brick or mosaic tile. Decorative details can incorporate various artistic or exotic motifs to suit the building's function or the architect's whim. Chevrons, zigzags, and other geometrical motifs are common forms of ornament.

In Nopo Z̄unubakhe there is a constant smell of overcooked presumably ethnic food.

The Herd Animal, Stag near Nopo Z̄unubakhe are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Nopo Z̄unubakhe's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Charm energies of tier 1 via throat singing.

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.

Nopo Z̄unubakhe Census Data: Year 2000

256 of Nopo Z̄unubakhe's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 20 work in Agriculture
• 50 work as Craftsmen
• 19 work as Merchants
• 44 work as Service Workers
• 25 work as General Laborers
• 7 work as Skilled Laborers
• 41 work as Civil Servants
• 25 work in Cottage Industries
• 10 work as Artists
• 15 work in Produce Industries

614 of Nopo Z̄unubakhe's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 45 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Nopo Z̄unubakhe has been cursed with some blight that makes life difficult, albeit not impossible. An offended sorcerer's vengeful Working, an outraged god's wrath, a local distortion of the Legacy, or a simple history of bad feng shui in the area may have brought the curse about. I(devise not only the curse, but the reason why the locals haven't left for better lands).

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century was struck by a great wind storm. A great funnel cloud itself touched down in Nopo Z̄unubakhe, bringing twisting winds which killed 135 people, 258 livestock, and 64 buildings in the disaster.. The disaster is generally remembered as the Howling Winds of Agony.

History