Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp (/ˈʤɨkju/ /sə̝p/ [safe; immune; exempt] [stool (seat)]) is a subtropical Large Town located in Sesutkrajlizogu Zone, Ot-61esìb District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp is derived from the Constructi language, as Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp was founded by Dx-79d 'CASE' Treg̈kê, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°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 26°C (78°F). Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp receives an average of 234 cm/y (92 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3718 m (12198 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp was founded durring the late 14th century in summer of the year 1254, by Dx-79d 'CASE' Treg̈kê. The establishment of Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Dx-79d 'CASE' Treg̈kê electing to pay people to resettle in Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp.

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber and earth construction, with most buildigns first floors resembling mounds of earth, with subsequent floors appearing as elaborate log cabins, with each building forming a tiered pyramid of sorts fromed from the stack of rectangular, peek roofed cabins. Most wooden bracing, support, and trim is carved with decorative knotwork, and the larger structures even feature painted trim which emphasises the knotwork.

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp is buildings are located arround a single crampt packed earth mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. 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. Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp'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.

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp 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. Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp ’s existence was once fed by scholarly pursuits. But the income once drawn in by the works of scribes and academics has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Everywhere about the town one can see abandoned schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Even in these times.

Civic Infrastructure

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp 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 Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp's parks.

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

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp 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.

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp 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.

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp 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.

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

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp 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 Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp's natural decorations nor waterways.

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp 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.

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp 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.

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp 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

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp's mayor's house 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.”.

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is skipped in Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp.

The Snake, Viper near Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp are known to be quite timid.

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves bloodletting to channel Invocation energies of tier 2 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.

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp Census Data: Year 2000

507 of Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 31 work in Agriculture
• 114 work as Craftsmen
• 41 work as Merchants
• 79 work as Service Workers
• 51 work as General Laborers
• 19 work as Skilled Laborers
• 79 work as Civil Servants
• 45 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

989 of Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 95 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp is remarkably well-fortified for a site of its size and role. Tall, stout walls, strong points inside the community, concentric defenses, a strategic terrain location, or a large body of standing troops might be present. Some threat is thought to exist that makes maintaining this fortification worthwhile, though it may come at a dear cost to the locals. The community’s suzerain may be uncomfortable with these defenses, as they could just as easily be used to defy the ruler.

Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century was ravaged by a deadly sickness. was the epicenter of the disaster, but Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp suffered the most. Wæm Jĭìkyu Săp lost 195 people, 375 livestock, and 33 buildings in the disaster.. The disaster is spoken of in hushed whispers as the Wrath of Suffering.

History