Eg Qach ärktå

Eg Qach ärktå (/kərkt/ /ərkˈtɑː/ [brown] [squirrel]) is a subtropical Town located in Zdíhksvvāv County, Ÿrtrewlqålÿ Kingdom, within the United Kingdom of Undermountain.

The name Eg Qach ärktå is derived from the Dwarven language, as Eg Qach ärktå was founded by Trêbrîte Rådschå, who was culturaly Dwarvern.

Climate

Eg Qach ärktå has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). Eg Qach ärktå receives an average of 146 cm/y (57 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Eg Qach ärktå covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 9260 m (-12569 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Eg Qach ärktå was founded durring the early 12th century in winter of the year 1104, by Trêbrîte Rådschå. The establishment of Eg Qach ärktå 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.

Eg Qach ärktå was built using the conventions of Dwarvern durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Eg Qach ärktå 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.

Eg Qach ärktå is buildings are arranged arround a single restrictive cobblestone mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the town a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The town rests behind the absurdity that is a thick, timber braced, wall made of clay bricks. While visualy impressive and certainly an astetic, Eg Qach ärktå's wall provides no actual defence against siege equipment due to the choice of its cosntruction materials. Even nonexperts can tell the town is trying to impress rather than defend with its walls, towers, and gatehouses. Though admittedly, they do look nice... To primitive tribals who have never seen fortifications before. The town's political statment focused walls are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the towns defences.

A look around Eg Qach ärktå has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine with the abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Eg Qach ärktå long.

Civic Infrastructure

Eg Qach ärktå has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Eg Qach ärktå.

Eg Qach ärktå 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.

Eg Qach ärktå 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.

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

Eg Qach ärktå has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Eg Qach ärktå has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Eg Qach ärktå 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.

Cultural Notes

Eg Qach ärktå's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing, and asymmetry in the general shape of its buildings. The decorative features of the style were key, consisting of large arched windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and sculptures integrated into the structure itself. Occasionally, for very important buildings, an array of sculptures or one colossal sculpture might replace the entirety of the entrance to said building.

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is skipped in Eg Qach ärktå.

The Squirrel near Eg Qach ärktå are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Eg Qach ärktå's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves orgies to channel Abjuration energies of tier 1 via singing.

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.

Eg Qach ärktå Census Data: Year 2000

373 of Eg Qach ärktå's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 81 work as Craftsmen
• 29 work as Merchants
• 63 work as Service Workers
• 36 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 54 work as Civil Servants
• 36 work in Cottage Industries
• 18 work as Artists
• 19 work in Produce Industries

799 of Eg Qach ärktå's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 74 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Eg Qach ärktå since its creation, but now it's beginning to decay. It may function only intermittently, now, or its effects may have curdled into something double-edged. The locals have no idea how to fix it, and indeed, it may not be possible to repair it with modern science or sorcery.

Eg Qach ärktå has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

The the a flute of Necromancy, an a flute imbued with potent amounts of Necromancy energies was created near Eg Qåb Ckewveḡ by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History