Tapzùnàv Se

Tapzùnàv Se (/ˈtapzʊ/ /nəv/ [scale (skin of reptiles)] [smooth; sleek]) is a subtropical Town located in the Iēibonjām Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Tapzùnàv Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Tapzùnàv Se was founded by H́i̊hi̊ Hughes, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Tapzùnàv Se has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 28°C (82°F). Tapzùnàv Se receives an average of 269 cm/y (105 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Tapzùnàv Se covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1196 m (3923 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Tapzùnàv Se was founded durring the late 11th century, by H́i̊hi̊ Hughes. The establishment of Tapzùnàv Se was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed H́i̊hi̊ Hughes struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Tapzùnàv Se as a prison colony.

Tapzùnàv Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Tapzùnàv Se 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.

Tapzùnàv Se is buildings are arranged arround a single restrictive paverstone 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 is protected by a series of wooden fences ringing the town's parimiter, which are likly intended to keep varrious beasts out of town rather than protect it from attack by any intelegent agents. The town's bare minimum defences have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

A look around Tapzùnàv 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 scutteling 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 everything together. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Tapzùnàv Se long.

Civic Infrastructure

Tapzùnàv Se 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 Tapzùnàv Se. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Tapzùnàv Se's parks.

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

Tapzùnàv 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.

Tapzùnàv Se 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.

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

Tapzùnàv Se 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 Tapzùnàv Se's natural decorations nor waterways.

Tapzùnàv 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.

Tapzùnàv Se 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

Tapzùnàv Se's locals despise outsiders. For some “outsiders” may be natives of foreign lands, while others might have a grudge against anyone from outside the community. These locals have an active loathing, and the outsiders allowed to trade or interact with them do so at a heavy disadvantage.

Tapzùnàv Se's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is skipped in Tapzùnàv Se.

The Tiger (Cat, Great) near Tapzùnàv Se are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Tapzùnàv Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves performance art to channel Mysticism energies of tier 3 via 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.

Tapzùnàv Se Census Data: Year 2000

415 of Tapzùnàv Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 91 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 70 work as Service Workers
• 40 work as General Laborers
• 15 work as Skilled Laborers
• 59 work as Civil Servants
• 39 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 22 work in Produce Industries

836 of Tapzùnàv Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 94 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Tapzùnàv Se's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a monster which had been terrorizing the streets of Tapzùnàv Se. Tapzùnàv Se created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History