Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka (/o/ /nɛm/ [red] [coal]) is a subtropical Town located in Honaopi Zone, Ot-61esìb District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka is derived from the Constructi language, as Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka was founded by Gawméó̄ Ha̋ńnḱ 'Girl Sugar' Cú̄tḩlär Gä̌sh Yä̌shvé̄ Shonhëg̈, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka receives an average of 226 cm/y (88 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2164 m (7099 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka was founded durring the late 15th century in spring of the year 1456, by Gawméó̄ Ha̋ńnḱ 'Girl Sugar' Cú̄tḩlär Gä̌sh Yä̌shvé̄ Shonhëg̈. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka 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.

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of premissive split-log ties streets which form hexical paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The town is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the town's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. Astonishigly, the top tier civilian fortifications are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka has the unmistakable air of a town on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up.

Civic Infrastructure

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka 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.

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka 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.

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

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka 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 Town. Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

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

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka 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.

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka 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

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka the stars are always right.

The Ovinnik near Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka are known to be quite timid.

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves performance art to channel Summoning energies of tier 1 via oath swearing.

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.

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka Census Data: Year 2000

390 of Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 83 work as Craftsmen
• 28 work as Merchants
• 64 work as Service Workers
• 36 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 65 work as Civil Servants
• 38 work in Cottage Industries
• 19 work as Artists
• 20 work in Produce Industries

759 of Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 99 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Some important ruler or leading figure resides in the community. This may be the seat of a regional lord, or it could be the traditional residence of a high priest, great magus, merchant house, or other wielder of influence. The community itself may or may not be under their direct control, but the wishes of the august figure must be acknowledged by the locals.

Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka is known for its unusual rock formations.

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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 dragon and brought its hoard to Věkhwě Něm Birěkhka, where it was shared with all. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.

History