Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl

Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl (/ˈoxnɪ/ /bæl/ [formal] [flag]) is a subtropical Town located in the Jĭìlkìwvǐ District of the Federation of Alveria.

The name Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl is derived from the Constructi language, as Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl was founded by Hêb Trêyëg̈, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°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 12°C (53°F). Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl receives an average of 260 cm/y (102 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4102 m (13458 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl was founded durring the early 11th century, by Hêb Trêyëg̈. The establishment of Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Hêb Trêyëg̈ electing to pay people to resettle in Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl.

Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl 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 Okhnǐ Bæl is was constructed arround several premissive cobblestone mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The town is protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The town's frontieer-style 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.

Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl 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 Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. On top of this is an unmistakable feeling that Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl is in this condition because there is something terribly wrong with the town. 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 Okhnǐ Bæl long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl 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. Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

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

Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl 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

Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl's town hall 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, autumn is short in Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl.

The Ifrit near Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves ritual combat to channel Summoning energies of tier 3 via moments of science.

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 Okhnǐ Bæl Census Data: Year 2000

380 of Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 24 work in Agriculture
• 83 work as Craftsmen
• 29 work as Merchants
• 65 work as Service Workers
• 35 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 59 work as Civil Servants
• 36 work in Cottage Industries
• 17 work as Artists
• 20 work in Produce Industries

818 of Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 37 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl is surrounded by dangerous terrain: miasmatic swamps, perilous crevasses, radioactive badlands, a pocket of or some other harmful topography. Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl might prefer the defensive potential of the terrain here, or have found a precious resource worth the danger. The terrain might have formed at some time since the founding, with the citizens struggling to make terms with the new danger.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami spared the town a natural disaster. One of Wæm Okhnǐ Bæl's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History