Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi

Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi (/gɪ̞d/ /ˈj̼irbi/ [literature; prose] [scarce]) is a subtropical Town located in Ga Vihæ County, Ftèwup Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi was founded by Nuraven Guynn, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi receives an average of 137 cm/y (53 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 5840 m (19160 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi was founded durring the early 12th century in fall of the year 1106, by Nuraven Guynn. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi 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 Gíhdj̼irbi is buildings are built arround a single spacious cobblestone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the town's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. Unfortuantly, these boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

A look around Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi 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. People seem to be allowed to do as they please with little harmoney to anything. It feels less like a town, and more like a spot people just happened to place their homes.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi 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 Gíhdj̼irbi has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

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

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

Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi 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.

Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi 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

The law within Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi is highly corrupt, or does not apply to certain favored groups or castes. Strangers might be fleeced by local lawmen, evildoers can be absolved by a payment, and powerful gentry do as they please.

Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

In Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi the milk never sours.

The Worg near Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi are known to be quite timid.

Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi'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 Elven High Magic energies of tier 2 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.

Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi Census Data: Year 2000

319 of Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

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

688 of Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 41 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi was attacked by a slaver gang capable of fielding large forces. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi lost 246 people, 336 livestock, and 63 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 50, when members of Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi's militia enacted an operation to escort a particular solgiers group to a safe location. The operation was complicated by an outbreak of plague which struck the ranks, killing many and laying low many more. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in defeat for Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Kèr Gíhdj̼irbi's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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