Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez (/ˈfɛstve̜c/ /ji̽k/ [weird; strange; bizarre; peculiar] [fabric; textile]) is a subtropical Town located in the Evrezdre̜t Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez was founded by Ceridwen Gharthat, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez receives an average of 145 cm/y (57 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 6822 m (-20567 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez was founded durring the early 11th century, by Ceridwen Gharthat. The establishment of Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez 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.

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez 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.

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez is buildings are arranged arround a network of narrow cobblestone 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 emploies a series of defencive earthworks and fences to provide minimal protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez's somewhat suffishent 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.

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez’s streets. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez.

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez 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.

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez 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.

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

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez 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

There’s more than one leader in Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez, but at least some of them are at each other’s throats. It might be a conflict between formal leadership and informal authorities, or it could be a struggle among civil officials. Their interests might diverge sharply, or it could be a personal grudge that’s boiled over. Outside threats and internal problems are likely being ignored until the power struggle is resolved.

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is based upon new and innovative technologies of construction and the idea that form should follow function. It was an embrace of minimalism and a rejection of ornament. The style became characterized by an emphasis on volume, asymmetrical compositions, and minimal ornamentation..

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is short in Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez.

The Amphisbaena near Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves square dance to channel Invocation energies of tier 2 via moments of science.

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.

Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez Census Data: Year 2000

357 of Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 24 work in Agriculture
• 78 work as Craftsmen
• 26 work as Merchants
• 61 work as Service Workers
• 35 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 52 work as Civil Servants
• 34 work in Cottage Industries
• 17 work as Artists
• 18 work in Produce Industries

786 of Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 35 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Due to a magical anomaly, Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Fëstve̜chy Yi̽k Kez's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History