Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez (/gri̽/ /gre̜/ [foreign] [necklace]) is a subtropical Town located in the Qěvrìlæh District of the Federation of Alveria.

The name Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez was founded by Mp̪f̄shīb Mboīkī 'Baby Quinn' Mbó̄ Ma̋nḱ Vúńoī Phrigeegraet, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 13°C (55°F). Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez receives an average of 286 cm/y (112 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2758 m (9048 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez was founded durring the late 18th century in early spring of the year 1753, by Mp̪f̄shīb Mboīkī 'Baby Quinn' Mbó̄ Ma̋nḱ Vúńoī Phrigeegraet. The establishment of Gri̽ Gre̜ 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.

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 18th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Gri̽ Gre̜ 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.

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez is is constructed arround a series of spacious paverstone mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. The town posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. The failry decent fortifications have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

The first thing you notice about Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez is the large sign at the entrance welcoming you to their humble town. Children come up to you and say hi, some asking if you’ve fought any big monsters, and others just zipping away after their hello. The adults are much the same. By the time you’ve made it a significant way into the town you’ve been invited to a tavern for a pint to drink in exchange for news of the world. You’ve also had no less than three older women give you a sweetroll and direct your attention to their still unmarried children. It would be creepy if it wasn't so sincere.

Civic Infrastructure

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez 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 Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez's parks.

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

Gri̽ Gre̜ 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.

Gri̽ Gre̜ 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.

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

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

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Town. Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez 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 Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez's natural decorations nor waterways.

Gri̽ Gre̜ 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.

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez 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

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

In Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez the utterance of expletives is impossible within city limits. This has changed as the limits have changed, but has not kept up with slang, or swearing in foreign languages.

The Clubnek near Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Summoning energies of tier 2 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.

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez Census Data: Year 2000

472 of Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 29 work in Agriculture
• 102 work as Craftsmen
• 36 work as Merchants
• 75 work as Service Workers
• 49 work as General Laborers
• 18 work as Skilled Laborers
• 69 work as Civil Servants
• 45 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 26 work in Produce Industries

943 of Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 58 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez is centered around a major pilgrimage site. This may be a religious location of importance to a major faith, or it may be a more secular institution that draws the traffic, like a famous academy or the remains of some wondrous ancient work. Considerable local tension likely exists over controlling the access to the site and maximizing the profits from foreign visitors.

Gri̽ Gre̜ Kez makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.

History