Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët (/zi/ /ˈhje̜ksje/ [fur; mane] [gas]) is a temperate Town located in the Nomediiëk Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët was founded by Ya̋mp̪f̄ Gärmboī 'Waves Morale' Nīki̋nḱ Cúnvé Ha̋ńnḱ Criebolri, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët has a yearly average temperature of 2°C (35°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 12°C (53°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -7°C (20°F). Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët receives an average of 257 cm/y (101 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1468 m (4816 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët was founded durring the late 17th century in early summer of the year 1589, by Ya̋mp̪f̄ Gärmboī 'Waves Morale' Nīki̋nḱ Cúnvé Ha̋ńnḱ Criebolri. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët 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.

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët is buildings have been located at convienant points along the lake Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the restrictive cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët's would-be-castle fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.

Something in your gut tells you that you may be unwelcome in Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët. The town seems like it’s not showing you the side of itself it would show to others. People mostly ignore your questions. Many folks ask you to leave their establishments, even before you’ve walked inside them. You should probably listen to them, as every time you’re asked to leave the person asking you to leave has referenced the town’s patron divine in some way. The little voice in the back of your mind that tells you when you’re in danger feels like it’s just glaring at you and muttering about how stupid you are for even remaining in town.

Civic Infrastructure

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët.

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët 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.

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët 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.

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

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët 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.

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët 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

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is short in Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët.

The Skinwraith near Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët are known to be quite timid.

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves orgies to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 2 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.

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët Census Data: Year 2000

375 of Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 24 work in Agriculture
• 85 work as Craftsmen
• 29 work as Merchants
• 63 work as Service Workers
• 34 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 56 work as Civil Servants
• 35 work in Cottage Industries
• 18 work as Artists
• 19 work in Produce Industries

776 of Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 73 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

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History

Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët used to be more prosperous, but something happened relatively long ago that left it a shrunken shadow of its former self. If the settlement is prosperous, the locals often lament how much more they could have had. If the settlement is not prosperous, the locals blame their ill fortunes on that event. Reminders of this better time can be found in many places within Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët.

The the a grimwar of Wild Magic, an a grimwar imbued with potent amounts of Wild Magic energies was created in Zi-hye̜ksie Vrët by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

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