Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ

Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ (/qɛw/ /wɪʤ/ [popular] [illness]) is a subtropical Town located in Nogo̠rëmuqüe Parish, Pz-339jnup District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ is derived from the Constructi language, as Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ was founded by Dr-16y 'Talos' Èlkèj, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ 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 24°C (75°F). Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ receives an average of 225 cm/y (88 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 2304 m (7559 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ was founded durring the late 15th century in fall of the year 1459, by Dr-16y 'Talos' Èlkèj. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ is buildings are built arround a single restrictive baked earthen mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. The town's minimaly adiquite are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ’s streets. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ 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

Life is hard in Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ. Its people are impoverished compared to their peers elsewhere. Something is making the locals stay, however, whether fear of the alternative, hope for a better future, or a stubborn attachment to their ancestral lands. Whatver the reason, living in this harsh area for generations has made the people of Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ a notably resourceful and hearty people.

Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for the combined use of arcuated and trabeated construction, employing arches and constructed with post and lintel. The arch served as the style's chief structural element, with flanking columns serving as buttresses or decorations. While the general shape of their structures could be generously described as simplistic, the use of these arches and columns created a most distinct ascetic which is easily distinguishable on sight to armatures and experts alike.

In Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ sometimes, near one of the seasonal solstices, the sun appears to split into three and it rains from a clear sky for several hours.

The Venomroach near Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Truename Magic energies of tier 3 via divine sermons.

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 Qěw Wǐjĭ Census Data: Year 2000

323 of Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 22 work in Agriculture
• 72 work as Craftsmen
• 23 work as Merchants
• 52 work as Service Workers
• 31 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 50 work as Civil Servants
• 30 work in Cottage Industries
• 15 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

693 of Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 42 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ was rocked by a string of powerful winter storms. The worst of the disaster struck The storm coated everything in a thick layer of ice and freezing countless animals, plants, and people to death. Wæm Qěw Wǐjĭ lost 190 people, and 119 livestock in the disaster.. The disaster is remembered as the Grief Screams, after the sounds of the winds.

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