Spùvāqàgà Se

Spùvāqàgà Se (Spùvā /ˈqəgə/ [tree; wood; shrub] [burger]) is a subtropical Small Town located in the Vātuchàjù Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Spùvāqàgà Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Spùvāqàgà Se was founded by Leisha Lush Leyshon, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Spùvāqàgà Se has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°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 19°C (66°F). Spùvāqàgà Se receives an average of 258 cm/y (101 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Spùvāqàgà Se covers an area of nearly 3 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3496 m (11469 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Spùvāqàgà Se was founded durring the late 14th century in summer of the year 1261, by Leisha Lush Leyshon. The establishment of Spùvāqàgà Se was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Leisha Lush Leyshon struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Spùvāqàgà Se as a prison colony.

Spùvāqàgà Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Spùvāqàgà Se 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.

Spùvāqàgà Se is is constructed arround a series of restrictive split-log ties mainstreets which form overlapping circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The town has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. Unfortuantly, these brittle defences are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

A look around Spùvāqàgà Se 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 with the simple fact that it is abundantly clear Spùvāqàgà Se suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had. Everyone quietly goes about their daily business not looking anyone in the eye. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Spùvāqàgà Se long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Spùvāqàgà Se 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.

Spùvāqàgà Se 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.

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

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

Spùvāqàgà Se 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

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Spùvāqàgà Se. They may control crime within the community itself, or they may use it simply as a safe haven from which to direct their minions elsewhere. Local law enforcement may know all about them, but lack the strength to confront them and their paid or intimidated henchmen.

Spùvāqàgà Se's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

In Spùvāqàgà Se yeast remains dormant.

The Water Strider Swarm near Spùvāqàgà Se are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Spùvāqàgà Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Summoning energies of tier 1 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.

Spùvāqàgà Se Census Data: Year 2000

212 of Spùvāqàgà Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 18 work in Agriculture
• 45 work as Craftsmen
• 18 work as Merchants
• 37 work as Service Workers
• 20 work as General Laborers
• 6 work as Skilled Laborers
• 30 work as Civil Servants
• 20 work in Cottage Industries
• 7 work as Artists
• 11 work in Produce Industries

565 of Spùvāqàgà Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 32 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Spùvāqàgà Se is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami granted the town a great harvest. One of Spùvāqàgà Se's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History