Ekyect åz Ckez

Ekyect åz Ckez (/qɪ̘/ /ɑːz/ [different; other; distinct; various; unique] [sex]) is a subtropical Town located in Esterbridge Dutchy, Dewtlu Ewl̄ Kingdom, within the United Kingdom of Undermountain.

The name Ekyect åz Ckez is derived from the Dwarven language, as Ekyect åz Ckez was founded by Êpîtêpí Hutchäyel Rebckezqug, who was culturaly Dwarvern.

Climate

Ekyect åz Ckez has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°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 22°C (71°F). Ekyect åz Ckez receives an average of 67 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Ekyect åz Ckez covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 9180 m (-12831 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ekyect åz Ckez was founded durring the early 15th century in winter of the year 1436, by Êpîtêpí Hutchäyel Rebckezqug. The establishment of Ekyect åz Ckez 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.

Ekyect åz Ckez was built using the conventions of Dwarvern durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ekyect åz Ckez 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.

Ekyect åz Ckez is buildings are arranged arround a network of restrictive paverstone streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. Unfortuantly, these would-be-castle fortifications are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

Ekyect åz Ckez has the unmistakable air of a town on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Ekyect åz Ckez ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. The people are clearly worried about something, and everyone is either wearing a weapon or has one close at hand. Your gut tells you it’s not mere fate which has caused this town to begin failing...

Civic Infrastructure

Ekyect åz Ckez 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 Ekyect åz Ckez. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Ekyect åz Ckez's parks.

Ekyect åz Ckez has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Ekyect åz Ckez.

Ekyect åz Ckez 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.

Ekyect åz Ckez 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.

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

Ekyect åz Ckez 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 Ekyect åz Ckez's natural decorations nor waterways.

Ekyect åz Ckez 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.

Ekyect åz Ckez 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

Ekyect åz Ckez's locals despise outsiders. For some “outsiders” may be natives of foreign lands, while others might have a grudge against anyone from outside the community. These locals have an active loathing, and the outsiders allowed to trade or interact with them do so at a heavy disadvantage.

Ekyect åz Ckez's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by towering round arches, massive stone and brickwork, small windows, thick walls, and a propensity for housing art and sculpture depicting mythological scenes. The building's general shape would be a clever and ascetic combination of geometric shapes, which would be blended together by joining elements. The style's decorative features were largely internal rather than external and incorporated semicircular arches for windows, doors, and arcades; barrel or groin vaults to support the roof of the nave; massive piers and walls, with few windows, to contain the outward thrust of the vaults; side aisles with galleries above them..

In Ekyect åz Ckez most nights are accompanied by colorful ribbons of light in the sky.

The Rat near Ekyect åz Ckez are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Ekyect åz Ckez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves gestures to channel Necromancy energies of tier 3 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.

Ekyect åz Ckez Census Data: Year 2000

467 of Ekyect åz Ckez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 28 work in Agriculture
• 106 work as Craftsmen
• 35 work as Merchants
• 76 work as Service Workers
• 48 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 66 work as Civil Servants
• 44 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

949 of Ekyect åz Ckez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 59 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ekyect åz Ckez has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami spared the town from the rampage of a legendary monster. One of Ekyect åz Ckez's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History