Kad Vyedlup-kexē

Kad Vyedlup-kexē (/vjeˈdlup/ /keˈxæ̝/ [raw] [statistic]) is a temperate Small City located in the Vēkæ̈piijuwitlu Principality of the Shayeli.

The name Kad Vyedlup-kexē is derived from the Goblin language, as Kad Vyedlup-kexē was founded by Glkeg̈m, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Kad Vyedlup-kexē has a yearly average temperature of -1°C (31°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -25°C (-13°F). Kad Vyedlup-kexē receives an average of 210 cm/y (82 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the long winter months. Kad Vyedlup-kexē covers an area of nearly 10 km² (4 mi²), and an average elevation of 3404 m (11167 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kad Vyedlup-kexē was founded durring the early 16th century in summer of the year 1506, by Glkeg̈m. The establishment of Kad Vyedlup-kexē was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Glkeg̈m struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Kad Vyedlup-kexē as a prison colony.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the early 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kad Vyedlup-kexē is no diffrent. The city'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.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of restrictive cobblestone streets which form hexical paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The city sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. Kad Vyedlup-kexē's would-be-castle fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the city as needed.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē has the unmistakable air of a city 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 Kad Vyedlup-kexē ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up.

Civic Infrastructure

Kad Vyedlup-kexē has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē 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 Kad Vyedlup-kexē. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Kad Vyedlup-kexē's parks.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Kad Vyedlup-kexē.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē 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.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē 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.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē 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.

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

Kad Vyedlup-kexē 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 Kad Vyedlup-kexē's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē 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.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē 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

Kad Vyedlup-kexē's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing, and asymmetry in the general shape of its buildings. The decorative features of the style were key, consisting of large arched windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and sculptures integrated into the structure itself. Occasionally, for very important buildings, an array of sculptures or one colossal sculpture might replace the entirety of the entrance to said building.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is short in Kad Vyedlup-kexē.

The Shredskin near Kad Vyedlup-kexē are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Summoning energies of tier 2 via oath swearing.

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.

Kad Vyedlup-kexē Census Data: Year 2000

819 of Kad Vyedlup-kexē's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 49 work in Agriculture
• 182 work as Craftsmen
• 65 work as Merchants
• 128 work as Service Workers
• 81 work as General Laborers
• 31 work as Skilled Laborers
• 123 work as Civil Servants
• 76 work in Cottage Industries
• 41 work as Artists
• 43 work in Produce Industries

1434 of Kad Vyedlup-kexē's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 143 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kad Vyedlup-kexē has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

POI

History

Kad Vyedlup-kexē used to be much richer, but something happened in the last 2 years to crush its source of prosperity. Different factions of the community might be trying to grasp at the remaining dregs of wealth, others might try to restart the failed industry, and some might look for a new livelihood. Any group or entity thought responsible for the collapse is likely to be treated very harshly, and some locals might find profit in shifting the blame to their enemies.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami blessed the town with good fortune for a year and a day. One of Kad Vyedlup-kexē's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History