Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù

Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù (/ˈɪ̞vvɪ̞p/ /ˈbedbʊ/ [eel] [brief]) is a subtropical Town located in the Kveviēid Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù was founded by Sylvicata Hughankland Castell, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù receives an average of 140 cm/y (55 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4328 m (14199 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù was founded durring the late 12th century in winter of the year 1077, by Sylvicata Hughankland Castell. The establishment of Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù 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.

Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù 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 Íhvvíhpbedbù is is constructed arround a semi-circular broad cobblestone mainstreet, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The town posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù's budget focused millitary grade defenses 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 town as needed.

Something in your gut tells you that you may be unwelcome in Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù. The town seems like it’s not showing you the side of itself it would show to others. People mostly ignore your questions. Many folks ask you to leave their establishments, even before you’ve walked inside them.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù 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 Íhvvíhpbedbù 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 Íhvvíhpbedbù 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.

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

Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù 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 Íhvvíhpbedbù's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù 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 Íhvvíhpbedbù 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

While Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù might ostensibly be ruled by some other power, real control lies with the senior members of the local craft and labor guilds. Their decisions have the practical weight of law, and much of their time and effort is spent squeezing out competitors and parceling out economic opportunities in the community. Some guilds might have little or nothing to do with their original trade, and now exist purely as shells for political influence.

Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used has a sleek, linear appearance with stylized, often geometric ornamentation. The primary facade of its buildings often featured a series of set backs that create a stepped outline. Low-relief decorative panels can be found at entrances, around windows, along roof edges or as string courses. It was best known for its use of smooth finish building materials such as stucco, concrete block, glazed brick or mosaic tile. Decorative details can incorporate various artistic or exotic motifs to suit the building's function or the architect's whim. Chevrons, zigzags, and other geometrical motifs are common forms of ornament.

In Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù every night at precisely midnight every structure in town is engulfed by sailors fire until the end of the witching hour.

The Thorn Dog, Royal near Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù are known to be quite timid.

Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 2 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 Íhvvíhpbedbù Census Data: Year 2000

436 of Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 95 work as Craftsmen
• 34 work as Merchants
• 75 work as Service Workers
• 44 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 63 work as Civil Servants
• 38 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 23 work in Produce Industries

952 of Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 28 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The roads leading into Kèr Íhvvíhpbedbù possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

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History

The the a harp of Chronomancy, an a harp imbued with notable amounts of Chronomancy energies was created near Kèr Íhtiy̼gès by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History