Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù (/j̼ap/ /ˈwɪ̞mʊ/ [fraud; hoax] [lucky]) is a subtropical Town located in the Nijhobbub Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù was founded by Hylothida Dyfodwg Abse, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù receives an average of 304 cm/y (119 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 422 m (1384 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù was founded durring the late 11th century, by Hylothida Dyfodwg Abse. The establishment of Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù is buildings are located arround a single spacious paverstone mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town is protected by a humble stone fence which is tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The town's peasent-grade 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.

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù seems to be abandoned at first. There are people present, working their trades and going about their business like any community, it’s just they are absurdly quiet. Just as you start to think there might be trouble, you see most of them are smiling, quietly exchanging words with a friend, or simply enjoying the day as they work. It reminds you of an evening at home as everyone dined, having run out of things to talk about and embraced the savory meal before them.

Civic Infrastructure

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

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

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

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

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

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù 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 Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù 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 Iē̼apwíhmù 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.

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù 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

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù's mayor's house 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, spring is skipped in Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù.

The Alpluachra near Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves performance art to channel Invocation energies of tier 1 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.

Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù Census Data: Year 2000

410 of Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 89 work as Craftsmen
• 31 work as Merchants
• 70 work as Service Workers
• 42 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 59 work as Civil Servants
• 39 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 23 work in Produce Industries

832 of Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 107 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

POI

History

A vast influx of newcomers over the last (24389 % 6)+1 years has greatly spiked Kèr Iē̼apwíhmù's population. They may have been drawn by economic opportunities, or fled some pursuing peril, or been forcibly moved there by a ruler who wanted to dilute the existing native cohesion. The natives may not have the resources or opportunities to integrate these newcomers, and it may be that the new population has no desire to stay longer than is necessary.

The the a library of Summoning, an a library imbued with potent amounts of Summoning energies was created near Kèr Hulùr by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History