Go̠l Vrik Kez

Go̠l Vrik Kez (/kli/ /vrik/ [yellow] [broth]) is a subtropical Town located in the Brotlëftavremōf Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Go̠l Vrik Kez is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Go̠l Vrik Kez was founded by Khnegmas Zaevnes, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Go̠l Vrik Kez has a yearly average temperature of 12°C (53°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -1°C (31°F). Go̠l Vrik Kez receives an average of 154 cm/y (60 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Go̠l Vrik Kez covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3642 m (11948 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Go̠l Vrik Kez was founded durring the early 12th century in spring of the year 1109, by Khnegmas Zaevnes. The establishment of Go̠l Vrik 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.

Go̠l Vrik Kez was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Go̠l Vrik Kez is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Go̠l Vrik Kez is buildings are built arround a single premissive cobblestone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. The would-be-castle fortifications have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

Right off the bat Go̠l Vrik Kez hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Go̠l Vrik 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.

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

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

Go̠l Vrik 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

Go̠l Vrik Kez's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Go̠l Vrik Kez tiny harmless tornadoes plague the town.

The Drake, Mist near Go̠l Vrik Kez are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Go̠l Vrik Kez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves reenactments to channel Necromancy energies of tier 1 via recitation of poetic epics.

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.

Go̠l Vrik Kez Census Data: Year 2000

304 of Go̠l Vrik Kez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 21 work in Agriculture
• 67 work as Craftsmen
• 21 work as Merchants
• 48 work as Service Workers
• 29 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 46 work as Civil Servants
• 30 work in Cottage Industries
• 14 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

656 of Go̠l Vrik Kez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 61 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Go̠l Vrik Kez is home to some form of natural wonder. It could be a hot spring, or an especially enchanting glade, or a particular vista. Whatever it is, it's such a lovely attraction that Go̠l Vrik Kez sees its fair share of tourists every year from all across Eyom. Consequently, its residents speak many languages at a functional level.

Go̠l Vrik Kez is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Go̠l Vrik Kez was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Go̠l Vrik Kez lost 101 people, 159 livestock, and 94 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 67, when members of Go̠l Vrik Kez's militia enacted an operation to rescue a particular solgiers group from the enemy. The operation was complicated by the officers in charge fight among themselves, weakening the army as a whole. The conflict ended with an assault and siege on the bridge, which ended in victory for Go̠l Vrik Kez's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Go̠l Vrik Kez's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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