Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz (/xerl/ /siz/ [mathematics] [biscuit]) is a subtropical Town located in Riksktuse County, Ánjimku Kingdom, within the United Kingdom of Undermountain.

The name Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz is derived from the Gnollish language, as Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz was founded by Mbōy Ca̋mé̄y 'Sarina Cayla' Cúchī̄s Mp̪vó̄nḱ Cú̄r vyim Mɑnktunk, who was culturaly Gnollish.

Climate

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 3°C (37°F). Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz receives an average of 224 cm/y (88 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1916 m (6286 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz was founded in time immemorial, reportedly some time durring the early 8th century, by Mbōy Ca̋mé̄y 'Sarina Cayla' Cúchī̄s Mp̪vó̄nḱ Cú̄r vyim Mɑnktunk. The establishment of Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz 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.

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz was built using the conventions of Gnollish durring the early 8th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz is buildings are arranged within a network of broad cobblestone streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block 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. 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.

A look around Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable. Beneath this surface, the people of Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz 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 Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz's parks.

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz.

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz 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.

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz 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.

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz 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.

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

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz 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 Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz's natural decorations nor waterways.

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz 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.

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz 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

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its buildings being predominantly formed through the combination of basic geometric shapes. However, it shown in the detailing given to the structures such as its characteristic tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance in their designs to an astonishing degree of precision. Decorative elements for the buildings tended to be built into the structure itself, making great use of fluting, frescoes, inlays, and embossing.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is short in Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz.

The Frog, Giant Dire (3PP) near Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz are known to be quite timid.

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 1 via mimery.

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.

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz Census Data: Year 2000

448 of Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 97 work as Craftsmen
• 36 work as Merchants
• 76 work as Service Workers
• 46 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 66 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 22 work in Produce Industries

949 of Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 58 (4%) are noncontributers.

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History

Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz is still bloodied by a recent violent conflict. A crushing bandit raid, a lost siege, getting caught at the periphery of a major battle, or some other calamity has inflicted severe damage on the place. Some communities may suffer a longer-term version of this, their youths lost in a grinding, endless battle against some perpetual threat.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century an unusualy harsh winter spawned a deadly blizard to Iyuzeld Ghecota-siz. The ice, snow, and wind killed 283 people, 137 livestock, and destroyed 51. The event is remembered as Doom's Breath.

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