Kèr Oy̼sèj̼

Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ (/oj̼/ /sɛj̼/ [week] [basic]) is a subtropical Town located in the Ftiyāobāt Region of the Tetbur Commune.

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

Climate

Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ 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 Oy̼sèj̼ receives an average of 211 cm/y (83 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3992 m (13097 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ was founded durring the early 10th century, by Glegfeshe Fluell Wynner Every Edward Gruffudd. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ 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 Oy̼sèj̼ is buildings are arranged arround a single broad cobblestone mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the town a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The town has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. The town's brittle defences have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

Right off the bat Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as wealthy. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ 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 Oy̼sèj̼'s grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

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

Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ 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 Oy̼sèj̼ 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 Oy̼sèj̼'s chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its buildings being predominantly formed through the combination of basic geometric shapes. However, it shown in the detailing given to the structures such as its characteristic tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance in their designs to an astonishing degree of precision. Decorative elements for the buildings tended to be built into the structure itself, making great use of fluting, frescoes, inlays, and embossing.

In Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ there is a constant smell of overcooked presumably ethnic food.

The Gallows Tree Zombie near Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Kèr Oy̼sèj̼'s citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves creating small tokens to channel Necromancy energies of tier 3 via proclamations.

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 Oy̼sèj̼ Census Data: Year 2000

395 of Kèr Oy̼sèj̼'s population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 83 work as Craftsmen
• 31 work as Merchants
• 65 work as Service Workers
• 37 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 64 work as Civil Servants
• 35 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 22 work in Produce Industries

865 of Kèr Oy̼sèj̼'s population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 25 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kèr Oy̼sèj̼ is known for its unusual rock formations.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of spared the town from an attack. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.

History