Sezyan-rimè Ratê

Sezyan-rimè Ratê (/ˈëlɘ/ /ˈrimè/ [awful; terrible] [jersey; sweater]) is a subtropical Large City located in Lafîcekë County, G̈îmëqe Provence, within the Daland.

The name Sezyan-rimè Ratê is derived from the Goblin language, as Sezyan-rimè Ratê was founded by Sarcotor, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Sezyan-rimè Ratê has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Sezyan-rimè Ratê receives an average of 175 cm/y (68 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Sezyan-rimè Ratê covers an area of nearly 58 km² (23 mi²), and an average elevation of 6222 m (20413 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Sezyan-rimè Ratê was founded durring the late 11th century, by Sarcotor. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Sezyan-rimè Ratê is no diffrent. The city'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.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê is buildings are arranged arround a network of crampt flagstone streets which form a 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 city is defended by arcane means. It's hard to spot at first, but there's a tell tell shimmer in the air arround Sezyan-rimè Ratê, and you can spot the ocasional warding glyph carved into a rock or tree all arround town. These mystical defences are ancient, unknowable, and unassailable by current means... Assuming everything is in working order. Otherwise, the wards are little more than a deathtrap. Sezyan-rimè Ratê's Relic of the World That Was are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the city as needed.

A look around Sezyan-rimè Ratê gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable. Beneath this surface, the people of Sezyan-rimè Ratê can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear Sezyan-rimè Ratê places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

Sezyan-rimè Ratê has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê 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 Sezyan-rimè Ratê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Sezyan-rimè Ratê's parks.

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

Sezyan-rimè Ratê has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê 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.

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

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

Sezyan-rimè Ratê 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.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê 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.

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

Sezyan-rimè Ratê has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê 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 City. Sezyan-rimè Ratê's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê 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 Sezyan-rimè Ratê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê 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.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê 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.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê 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

Sezyan-rimè Ratê is home to a distinct subculture, who are either the majority here or have the dominant positions in the community. Architecture, local laws, and social customs are all tuned to suit them, and they may not be particularly forgiving or friendly to the major culture of the region. Communities that are not outright independent usually make an arm's-length submission to a local lord.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê's garrison 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..

In Sezyan-rimè Ratê there are unidentifiable people in the fog, but it seems to be okay.

The Apallie near Sezyan-rimè Ratê are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Mysticism energies of tier 3 via throat chanting.

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.

Sezyan-rimè Ratê Census Data: Year 2000

5202 of Sezyan-rimè Ratê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 279 work in Agriculture
• 1143 work as Craftsmen
• 433 work as Merchants
• 815 work as Service Workers
• 535 work as General Laborers
• 216 work as Skilled Laborers
• 747 work as Civil Servants
• 476 work in Cottage Industries
• 279 work as Artists
• 279 work in Produce Industries

8425 of Sezyan-rimè Ratê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 278 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Sezyan-rimè Ratê'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 Sezyan-rimè Ratê suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century Pond Poso began to boil, and released a thick toxic cloud from beneath its waters which devastated , killing every person and animal in its path which could not escape the cloud. Oddly, the plants of the region flourished in the years after the disaster. An estimated people, livestock, and buildings were lost to the disaster. The disaster is referred to as the Ill Tides Wind.

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