Wæm Ìchy-nesho

Wæm Ìchy-nesho (/ɨc/ /ˈnesho/ [shit] [paradise]) is a subtropical Town located in Akidosi Zone, Pz-339jnup District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Wæm Ìchy-nesho is derived from the Constructi language, as Wæm Ìchy-nesho was founded by Zhesh Trêbm, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Wæm Ìchy-nesho has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Wæm Ìchy-nesho receives an average of 224 cm/y (88 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Wæm Ìchy-nesho covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3334 m (10938 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wæm Ìchy-nesho was founded durring the late 14th century in winter of the year 1264, by Zhesh Trêbm. The establishment of Wæm Ìchy-nesho 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 Ìchy-nesho was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wæm Ìchy-nesho is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Wæm Ìchy-nesho is buildings are arranged arround a network of broad packed earth streets which form a diamond shaped grid, where each diamond verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller diamond has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Wæm Ìchy-nesho weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. The town's budget focused millitary grade defenses 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.

The town shows nothing out of the ordinary, at first glance. Then you start to notice all the small things. Each window has seven iron nails pounded into the sill. Every door has a sprig of holly overhead. Every well is branded with purity seals and runes to ward the contents. Everyone is carrying a small charm for safety or fortune, be it a rabbit’s foot, a horseshoe, or other little totems.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Wæm Ìchy-nesho 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 Ìchy-nesho's natural decorations nor waterways.

Wæm Ìchy-nesho 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 Ìchy-nesho 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

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Wæm Ìchy-nesho. 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 Ìchy-nesho's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is recurring in Wæm Ìchy-nesho.

The Ice Elemental, Large near Wæm Ìchy-nesho are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Wæm Ìchy-nesho's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves orgies to channel Charm energies of tier 3 via speaking in tongues.

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 Ìchy-nesho Census Data: Year 2000

452 of Wæm Ìchy-nesho's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 104 work as Craftsmen
• 34 work as Merchants
• 74 work as Service Workers
• 45 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 62 work as Civil Servants
• 43 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

945 of Wæm Ìchy-nesho's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 43 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Wæm Ìchy-nesho 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 the Kami ended a drought plaguing Wæm Ìchy-nesho. One of Wæm Ìchy-nesho's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History