Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà (/bæ/ /bəˈges̺a/ [ruby] [liar]) is a subtropical Town located in Lasadagumo County, Lu̽chi Viya Empire, within the Warrenese Shogunate.

The name Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà is derived from the Wareneese language, as Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà was founded by Claire Èlke, who was culturaly Wareneese.

Climate

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà has a yearly average temperature of 8°C (46°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -8°C (18°F). Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà receives an average of 286 cm/y (112 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4016 m (13175 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà was founded durring the late 13th century in spring of the year 1168, by Claire Èlke. The establishment of Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 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.

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà was built using the conventions of Wareneese durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 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.

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà is buildings are arranged arrounded a highly ordered system of crampt baked earthen streets which form triangular 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 protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 's frontieer-style defences are suffering from significent damage, so much so that examples can be pointed to no matter which section one might have within their line of site, and most of which render sections inoperable at present.

A look around Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power.

Civic Infrastructure

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà .

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 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.

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 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.

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

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 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.

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 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

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is short in Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà .

The Domovoi near Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Charm energies of tier 2 via throat chanting.

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.

Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà Census Data: Year 2000

406 of Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 88 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 67 work as Service Workers
• 40 work as General Laborers
• 13 work as Skilled Laborers
• 58 work as Civil Servants
• 39 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 22 work in Produce Industries

830 of Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 93 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Some important ruler or leading figure resides in the community. This may be the seat of a regional lord, or it could be the traditional residence of a high priest, great magus, merchant house, or other wielder of influence. The community itself may or may not be under their direct control, but the wishes of the august figure must be acknowledged by the locals.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami blessed the town with wealth for a year and a day. One of Bæ Bàges̺a Kîchyà 's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History