Wæm Xj-87f Ikh

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh (/bə̝/ /ix/ [azure] [crack]) is a subtropical Town located in Cǐwjĭèwjĭæzěwěn Zone, Dewlǐq District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Wæm Xj-87f Ikh is derived from the Constructi language, as Wæm Xj-87f Ikh was founded by Szelzus Èbmesîpí, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh has a yearly average temperature of 32°C (89°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 36°C (96°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 28°C (82°F). Wæm Xj-87f Ikh receives an average of 211 cm/y (83 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Wæm Xj-87f Ikh covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 13026 m (-213 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh was founded durring the late 14th century in fall of the year 1267, by Szelzus Èbmesîpí. The establishment of Wæm Xj-87f Ikh was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Szelzus Èbmesîpí struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Wæm Xj-87f Ikh as a prison colony.

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wæm Xj-87f Ikh 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 Xj-87f Ikh is is constructed arround a series of premissive flagstone mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. The town resides behind a palisade wall complete with battlments, a moat, and timber gatehouses with drawbridges. The robustly designed timber walls has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh seems to be abandoned at first. There are people present, working their trades and going about their business like any community, it’s just they are absurdly quiet. Just as you start to think there might be trouble, you see most of them are smiling, quietly exchanging words with a friend, or simply enjoying the day as they work. It reminds you of an evening at home as everyone dined, having run out of things to talk about and embraced the savory meal before them.

Civic Infrastructure

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh 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 Xj-87f Ikh. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Wæm Xj-87f Ikh's parks.

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Wæm Xj-87f Ikh.

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh 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 Xj-87f Ikh 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 Xj-87f Ikh has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Wæm Xj-87f Ikh's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh 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 Xj-87f Ikh's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh 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 Xj-87f Ikh's natural decorations nor waterways.

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh 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 Xj-87f Ikh 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

A substantial minority of the locals are descended from foreigners alien to their local neighbors. They may have been religious exiles, economic migrants, indigenous locals surrounded by the existing polity, or a foreign settlement conquered within the relatively recent past. The locals may not be enthusiastic about being ruled by others not of their kind, and their neighbors may look askance at the way foreign customs or even laws may be maintained.

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh's garrison 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, spring is skipped in Wæm Xj-87f Ikh.

The Gallows Tree Zombie near Wæm Xj-87f Ikh are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves line dance to channel Invocation energies of tier 2 via oratory performances.

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 Xj-87f Ikh Census Data: Year 2000

448 of Wæm Xj-87f Ikh's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 101 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 74 work as Service Workers
• 47 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 62 work as Civil Servants
• 42 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 26 work in Produce Industries

929 of Wæm Xj-87f Ikh's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 42 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Wæm Xj-87f Ikh is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. was immortalized in song for this deed.

History