Vàchi Bàmû

Vàchi Bàmû (/ˈnave/ /ˈbəmʊ/ [nature] [population]) is a temperate Town located in Ac-78zwìb Zone, Bæru̽sa Vu̽ Empire, within the Warrenese Shogunate.

The name Vàchi Bàmû is derived from the Wareneese language, as Vàchi Bàmû was founded by Dyëmëmê Trgê, who was culturaly Wareneese.

Climate

Vàchi Bàmû has a yearly average temperature of 4°C (39°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a freezing 0°C (32°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). Vàchi Bàmû receives an average of 210 cm/y (82 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Vàchi Bàmû covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 580 m (1902 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Vàchi Bàmû was founded durring the late 15th century in spring of the year 1375, by Dyëmëmê Trgê. The establishment of Vàchi Bàmû suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Vàchi Bàmû was built using the conventions of Wareneese durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Vàchi Bàmû 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.

Vàchi Bàmû is buildings have been located at convienant points along the gorge Vàchi Bàmû was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the broad cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. 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specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment.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. The town's brittle defences are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the towns defences.

A look around Vàchi Bàmû shows Vàchi Bàmû as a den of corruption. Birbes can be seen changing hands openly, such that it must be customary to do so and must have been for a long time. The locals have no fear, no annoyance at the state of things, it simply is. The town has another layer to it as well. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear Vàchi Bàmû places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual, or at least, faking it.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Vàchi Bàmû 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.

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

Vàchi Bàmû 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.

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

Vàchi Bàmû 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 Vàchi Bàmû's natural decorations nor waterways.

Vàchi Bàmû 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.

Vàchi Bàmû 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

Vàchi Bàmû's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is based upon new and innovative technologies of construction and the idea that form should follow function. It was an embrace of minimalism and a rejection of ornament. The style became characterized by an emphasis on volume, asymmetrical compositions, and minimal ornamentation..

In Vàchi Bàmû during thunderstorms, with each flash of lightning, everyone sees different monsters from the corner of their eyes.

The Vukodlak near Vàchi Bàmû are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Vàchi Bàmû's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves square dance to channel Abjuration energies of tier 1 via recitation of scripture.

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.

Vàchi Bàmû Census Data: Year 2000

459 of Vàchi Bàmû's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 102 work as Craftsmen
• 37 work as Merchants
• 73 work as Service Workers
• 46 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 69 work as Civil Servants
• 43 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

884 of Vàchi Bàmû's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 101 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Vàchi Bàmû's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami ended a famine plaguing Vàchi Bàmû. One of Vàchi Bàmû's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History