Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka (/ˈninzpɤ/ /ˌwuztiˈlɛxka/ [phonograph] [perception]) is a subtropical Town located in Qudoqudez̄u Zone, Yăvajĭkǐkh District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka is derived from the Constructi language, as Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka was founded by Wd-26b 'Rosie' Êyë, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka receives an average of 215 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4432 m (14540 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka was founded durring the early 11th century, by Wd-26b 'Rosie' Êyë. The establishment of Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Wd-26b 'Rosie' Êyë struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka as a prison colony.

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka 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.

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka is buildings have been located at convienant points along the swamp Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the narrow baked earthen streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. 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 Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. The town's top tier civilian fortifications 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 Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka 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 which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka long.

Civic Infrastructure

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka 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 Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka. 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.

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

In Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka rain occurs in reverse with water pooling up from the earth then falling into the skies to from clouds, this unsettles every visitor that sees it.

The Human Juju Zombie near Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Transmutation 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.

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka Census Data: Year 2000

353 of Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 24 work in Agriculture
• 83 work as Craftsmen
• 26 work as Merchants
• 57 work as Service Workers
• 33 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 53 work as Civil Servants
• 31 work in Cottage Industries
• 16 work as Artists
• 18 work in Produce Industries

756 of Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 70 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka lost 256 people, 327 livestock, and 82 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 180, when members of Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka's militia enacted an operation to patrol a specific area to dissuade the enemy from their current activities. The operation was complicated by a significant percentage of the militia choose to go abandon the operation and return home. The conflict ended with a last stand against the enemy until a particular event occurred, which ended in victory for Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Wæm Ninzpè-wuztilěkhka's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History