Kèr Ovbij̼let

Kèr Ovbij̼let (/ˈovbij̼/ /let/ [race (competition); marathon] [bad]) is a subtropical Town located in Hoylånlye Hold, Fidhi̊si Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Kèr Ovbij̼let is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Ovbij̼let was founded by Glegfeshe Fluell Wynner Every, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Ovbij̼let has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Kèr Ovbij̼let receives an average of 146 cm/y (57 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Kèr Ovbij̼let covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3792 m (12440 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Ovbij̼let was founded durring the early 14th century in fall of the year 1308, by Glegfeshe Fluell Wynner Every. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Glegfeshe Fluell Wynner Every.

Kèr Ovbij̼let was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Ovbij̼let is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Kèr Ovbij̼let is is constructed arround a series of crampt packed earth mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. 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 maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the towns defences.

Kèr Ovbij̼let has the unmistakable air of a town 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 Kèr Ovbij̼let ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Even with that as it is, everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or much of both. The town should be gone, not dying. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable.

Civic Infrastructure

Kèr Ovbij̼let has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

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

Kèr Ovbij̼let possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Town. Kèr Ovbij̼let's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

Kèr Ovbij̼let 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 Ovbij̼let's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kèr Ovbij̼let 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 Ovbij̼let 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

The law within Kèr Ovbij̼let 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 Ovbij̼let's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used makes use of a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse and symmetrical central-plan, resulting in buildings with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. Decorative features included domed rooves, arches, soaring spaces, and sumptuous decoration: marble columns and inlay, mosaics on the vaults, inlaid-stone pavements, and sometimes gold coffered ceilings.

In Kèr Ovbij̼let hail is always enormous, yet harmlessly plinks off people, creatures, and structures.

The Mercane near Kèr Ovbij̼let are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Kèr Ovbij̼let's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Chronomancy 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.

Kèr Ovbij̼let Census Data: Year 2000

431 of Kèr Ovbij̼let's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 92 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 77 work as Service Workers
• 42 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 61 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

919 of Kèr Ovbij̼let's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 41 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a monster which had been terrorizing the streets of Kèr Ovbij̼let. The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.

History