Íhmiewj̼e Se

Íhmiewj̼e Se (Íhmiew /j̼e/ [cafe] [person; human]) is a subtropical Town located in Silverthmage Dutchy, Síhtiznur Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Íhmiewj̼e Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Íhmiewj̼e Se was founded by Cacatulus Wynney Terfel, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Íhmiewj̼e Se has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Íhmiewj̼e Se receives an average of 135 cm/y (53 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Íhmiewj̼e Se covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5602 m (18379 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Íhmiewj̼e Se was founded durring the late 12th century in fall of the year 1051, by Cacatulus Wynney Terfel. The establishment of Íhmiewj̼e Se was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Cacatulus Wynney Terfel electing to pay people to resettle in Íhmiewj̼e Se.

Íhmiewj̼e Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Íhmiewj̼e Se 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.

Íhmiewj̼e Se is is constructed arround a series of narrow split-log ties mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. The town rests behind the absurdity that is a thick, timber braced, wall made of clay bricks. While visualy impressive and certainly an astetic, Íhmiewj̼e Se's wall provides no actual defence against siege equipment due to the choice of its cosntruction materials. Even nonexperts can tell the town is trying to impress rather than defend with its walls, towers, and gatehouses. Though admittedly, they do look nice... To primitive tribals who have never seen fortifications before. Unfortuantly, these political statment focused walls are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

Íhmiewj̼e Se 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 Íhmiewj̼e Se ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. On top of this is an unmistakable feeling that Íhmiewj̼e Se is in this condition because there is something terribly wrong with the town. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Íhmiewj̼e Se long.

Civic Infrastructure

Íhmiewj̼e Se 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 Íhmiewj̼e Se. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Íhmiewj̼e Se's parks.

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

Íhmiewj̼e Se 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.

Íhmiewj̼e Se 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.

Íhmiewj̼e Se 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.

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

Íhmiewj̼e Se possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Íhmiewj̼e Se 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 Íhmiewj̼e Se's natural decorations nor waterways.

Íhmiewj̼e Se 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.

Íhmiewj̼e Se 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

Íhmiewj̼e Se's garrison 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..

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is skipped in Íhmiewj̼e Se.

The Yothga near Íhmiewj̼e Se are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Íhmiewj̼e Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves square dance to channel Augury energies of tier 2 via recitation of scripture.

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.

Íhmiewj̼e Se Census Data: Year 2000

431 of Íhmiewj̼e Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 94 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 71 work as Service Workers
• 41 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 65 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

899 of Íhmiewj̼e Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 41 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Íhmiewj̼e Se's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

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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 Íhmiewj̼e Se's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History