I̽ske-kek Kez

I̽ske-kek Kez (/ˈi̽ske/ /kek/ [carriage; cart] [hobby]) is a subtropical Town located in the Qěvrìlæh District of the Federation of Alveria.

The name I̽ske-kek Kez is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as I̽ske-kek Kez was founded by Grraegrurth Malve, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

I̽ske-kek Kez has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 18°C (64°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 11°C (51°F). I̽ske-kek Kez receives an average of 250 cm/y (98 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. I̽ske-kek Kez covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1662 m (5452 ft) above sea level.

Overview

I̽ske-kek Kez was founded durring the early 12th century in spring of the year 1140, by Grraegrurth Malve. The establishment of I̽ske-kek 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.

I̽ske-kek Kez was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and I̽ske-kek Kez is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

I̽ske-kek Kez is was constructed arround several crampt carved bedrock mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The town is the proud owner of a properly designed set of renforced walls made from mighty querried stone blocks. Their construction and material choices would make a dwarf weap with joy, for each and every part of the elaborate fortifications are purly functional and robust well byond reason. Even nonexperts can tell the walls are an excelent defencive structure. The town's exceptionaly well made fortifications are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

I̽ske-kek Kez 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. I̽ske-kek Kez ’s existence was once fed by scholarly pursuits. But the income once drawn in by the works of scribes and academics has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Everywhere about the town one can see abandoned schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Even in these times.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

I̽ske-kek 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.

I̽ske-kek 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.

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

I̽ske-kek Kez possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

I̽ske-kek 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 I̽ske-kek Kez's natural decorations nor waterways.

I̽ske-kek 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.

I̽ske-kek 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

I̽ske-kek Kez's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..

In I̽ske-kek Kez hail is always enormous, yet harmlessly plinks off people, creatures, and structures.

The Goldpebble near I̽ske-kek Kez are known to be more aggressive than normal.

I̽ske-kek Kez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves orgies to channel Abjuration energies of tier 2 via speaking in tongues.

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.

I̽ske-kek Kez Census Data: Year 2000

443 of I̽ske-kek Kez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 100 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 72 work as Service Workers
• 43 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 66 work as Civil Servants
• 40 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

948 of I̽ske-kek Kez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 28 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

I̽ske-kek Kez makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

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History

History