Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù (/gəj̼/ /ˈqi̘vʊ/ [spear; lance; pike] [urban]) is a subtropical Town located in Àlu̹ho Gæchîchyû Kingdom, Gàdāwù Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù was founded by Sphygalus Powell Bevans, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù receives an average of 143 cm/y (56 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 5686 m (18654 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù was founded durring the early 11th century, by Sphygalus Powell Bevans. The establishment of Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù's construction back out of the project. Sphygalus Powell Bevans pushed on reguardles, and Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù 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.

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù is is constructed arround a series of restrictive cobblestone 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, Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù'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. Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù's political statment focused walls has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

Your first impression of Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù proves to be right on the money. This town is where the rebels chose to settle. Fashion trends are quite simply the opposite of what’s popular in the other nearby communities. THis trend extends everywhere. Things that should be black are white, what would normally be square is organically curved, and what is typically unthinkable for polite society is more than welcome in this public square. Up to the logical limits, of course. There’s no flaying someone alive to eat their skin going on, but the women are dressed a little immodestly, the men are a little more emotional, and the food is all overly complex and terrible.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù 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.

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù 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.

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

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù 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.

Cultural Notes

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù's bank 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 Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.

The Mud Elemental, Large near Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves bloodletting to channel Illusion energies of tier 2 via chanting.

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.

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù Census Data: Year 2000

327 of Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 22 work in Agriculture
• 71 work as Craftsmen
• 25 work as Merchants
• 52 work as Service Workers
• 32 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 51 work as Civil Servants
• 31 work in Cottage Industries
• 14 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

671 of Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 75 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù lost 186 people, 339 livestock, and 49 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 60, when members of Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù's militia enacted an operation to deliver supplies to a specific group of civilians. The operation was complicated by thick blankets of fog, which hid friend and foe alike. The conflict ended with the defense of the fortification against a siege, which ended in defeat for Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Kèr Gàj̼qi̊vù's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History