Kèr Qamhíhp

Kèr Qamhíhp (/qam/ /hɪ̞p/ [bank] [serial]) is a subtropical Town located in the Vātuchàjù Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Kèr Qamhíhp is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Qamhíhp was founded by Bé̄̄̌s Yaw̄shī 'Mango Aplenty' Vúónḱ Raw̋g Yóó̄ Qíhgā, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Qamhíhp has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Kèr Qamhíhp receives an average of 226 cm/y (88 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Kèr Qamhíhp covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2854 m (9363 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Qamhíhp was founded durring the early 15th century in summer of the year 1401, by Bé̄̄̌s Yaw̄shī 'Mango Aplenty' Vúónḱ Raw̋g Yóó̄ Qíhgā. The establishment of Kèr Qamhíhp 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 Qamhíhp was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Qamhíhp 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 Qamhíhp is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of premissive canals streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The town rests behind a thick wall made from clay bricks. The wall has all of the proper fortifications and is well made. Unfortuantly the nature of clay brick leaves it quite vulnerable to siege equipment, though the thickness of the wall lends it simmilar resistnace to a thinner hardrock wall. Astonishigly, the millitarily questionable fortifications are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

Kèr Qamhíhp 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. Kèr Qamhíhp ’s existence was once fed by scholarly pursuits. But the income once drawn in by the works of scribes and academics has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Everywhere about the town one can see abandoned schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Even in these times.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Kèr Qamhíhp 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 Qamhíhp's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kèr Qamhíhp 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 Qamhíhp 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 Qamhíhp 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 Qamhíhp's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.

In Kèr Qamhíhp vermin leave small tokens in payment for food taken.

The Cloud Dragon, Wyrmling near Kèr Qamhíhp are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Kèr Qamhíhp's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves gestures to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 2 via singing.

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 Qamhíhp Census Data: Year 2000

460 of Kèr Qamhíhp's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 100 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 75 work as Service Workers
• 47 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 74 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 23 work in Produce Industries

945 of Kèr Qamhíhp's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 43 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kèr Qamhíhp has a conflict with a neighboring community. This usually isn't part of a larger war, but is instead a personal animosity between them. It may be the community has suffered at their enemy's hands, or they may have been the ones applying the suffering. Constant low-level skirmishes and trouble making go on between the two.

POI

History

The the a sickle of Charm, an a sickle imbued with notable amounts of Charm energies was created in Kèr Qamhíhp by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History