Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ

Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ (/ˈwɪzɛ/ /ˈlɪszɪ/ [sole; lone] [zombie]) is a subtropical Town located in Huzezaji Zone, Vt-48nhǐl District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ is derived from the Constructi language, as Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ was founded by Gj-94d 'Flexo' Shepî, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ has a yearly average temperature of 10°C (50°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cold 10°C (50°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 11°C (51°F). Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ receives an average of 203 cm/y (79 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1174 m (3851 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ was founded durring the early 14th century in spring of the year 1321, by Gj-94d 'Flexo' Shepî. The establishment of Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ 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 Wǐzě Lǐszǐ is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of restrictive cobblestone streets which form octogonal 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 properly designed set of renforced walls made from mighty querried stone blocks. Their construction and material choices would make a dwarf weap with joy, for each and every part of the elaborate fortifications are purly functional and robust well byond reason. Even nonexperts can tell the walls are an excelent defencive structure. The town's exceptionaly well made fortifications 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.

A look around Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ gives the unmistakable impression the town is one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ 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 Wǐzě Lǐszǐ's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ 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 Wǐzě Lǐszǐ's natural decorations nor waterways.

Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ 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 Wǐzě Lǐszǐ 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 Wǐzě Lǐszǐ's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is based upon new and innovative technologies of construction and the idea that form should follow function. It was an embrace of minimalism and a rejection of ornament. The style became characterized by an emphasis on volume, asymmetrical compositions, and minimal ornamentation..

In Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ 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 Voonith near Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Summoning energies of tier 3 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 Wǐzě Lǐszǐ Census Data: Year 2000

408 of Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 90 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 67 work as Service Workers
• 39 work as General Laborers
• 14 work as Skilled Laborers
• 61 work as Civil Servants
• 38 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

895 of Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 40 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ is a major trade hub, connecting several important cities or resource production areas. It’s probably at an important river juncture, ancient crossroads, or occupying the only safe path through some perilous wilderness. Its position may be important enough that it can survive on trade alone, despite being unable to feed itself with the surrounding land. Such hubs are usually heavily garrisoned by the lord who profits from their tariffs and taxes.

Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami blessed the town with good fortune for a year and a day. One of Wæm Wǐzě Lǐszǐ's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History