Shÿth Yuck Ckez

Shÿth Yuck Ckez (/s̼ith/ /juk/ [common; frequent; generic] [cheese]) is a subtropical Small Town located in Píêkêcekë County, Yazcarfeh Kingdom, within the United Kingdom of Undermountain.

The name Shÿth Yuck Ckez is derived from the Dwarven language, as Shÿth Yuck Ckez was founded by Tharngwen Phodnezerf, who was culturaly Dwarvern.

Climate

Shÿth Yuck Ckez has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 17°C (62°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 13°C (55°F). Shÿth Yuck Ckez receives an average of 245 cm/y (96 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Shÿth Yuck Ckez covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 2274 m (7460 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Shÿth Yuck Ckez was founded durring the early 13th century in summer of the year 1224, by Tharngwen Phodnezerf. 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 Tharngwen Phodnezerf.

Shÿth Yuck Ckez was built using the conventions of Dwarvern durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Shÿth Yuck Ckez 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.

Shÿth Yuck Ckez is buildings are located arround a single spacious paverstone mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town lacks any defencive features, though certainly constructing even a simple fence or digging a ditch is at the forefront of the 's mind. At least, one would hope so.

Shÿth Yuck Ckez seems to be abandoned at first. There are people present, working their trades and going about their business like any community, it’s just they are absurdly quiet. Just as you start to think there might be trouble, you see most of them are smiling, quietly exchanging words with a friend, or simply enjoying the day as they work. It reminds you of an evening at home as everyone dined, having run out of things to talk about and embraced the savory meal before them.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Shÿth Yuck Ckez 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.

Shÿth Yuck Ckez 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.

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

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

Shÿth Yuck Ckez 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

Shÿth Yuck Ckez's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing, and asymmetry in the general shape of its buildings. The decorative features of the style were key, consisting of large arched windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and sculptures integrated into the structure itself. Occasionally, for very important buildings, an array of sculptures or one colossal sculpture might replace the entirety of the entrance to said building.

In Shÿth Yuck Ckez birds speak prophesy.

The Forgotten One near Shÿth Yuck Ckez are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Shÿth Yuck Ckez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Charm energies of tier 1 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.

Shÿth Yuck Ckez Census Data: Year 2000

272 of Shÿth Yuck Ckez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 21 work in Agriculture
• 56 work as Craftsmen
• 20 work as Merchants
• 43 work as Service Workers
• 27 work as General Laborers
• 9 work as Skilled Laborers
• 41 work as Civil Servants
• 28 work in Cottage Industries
• 12 work as Artists
• 15 work in Produce Industries

613 of Shÿth Yuck Ckez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 66 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Due to a magical anomaly, Shÿth Yuck Ckez is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Shÿth Yuck Ckez was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Shÿth Yuck Ckez lost 226 people, 129 livestock, and 99 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 149, when members of Shÿth Yuck Ckez's militia enacted an operation to extract assets from a bridge under siege by the enemy. The operation was complicated by a trusted officer who turned traitor and defects. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in a crushing defeat for Shÿth Yuck Ckez's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Shÿth Yuck Ckez's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History