Kèr Semki̊qāv

Kèr Semki̊qāv (/sem/ /ˈci̘qəˑv/ [lime] [technological]) is a subtropical Large Town located in the Meaavea Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Kèr Semki̊qāv is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Semki̊qāv was founded by Mä̂fér Cawmb 'Rave Cosmicola' Sé̄b Nīkī Joú̄sh Edwardd Powys, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Semki̊qāv 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 Semki̊qāv receives an average of 274 cm/y (107 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Kèr Semki̊qāv covers an area of nearly 7 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 6110 m (20045 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Semki̊qāv was founded durring the early 16th century in fall of the year 1522, by Mä̂fér Cawmb 'Rave Cosmicola' Sé̄b Nīkī Joú̄sh Edwardd Powys. The establishment of Kèr Semki̊qāv was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Mä̂fér Cawmb 'Rave Cosmicola' Sé̄b Nīkī Joú̄sh Edwardd Powys electing to pay people to resettle in Kèr Semki̊qāv.

Kèr Semki̊qāv was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Semki̊qāv 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 Semki̊qāv is buildings are located arround a single broad paverstone mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. The town's would-be-castle fortifications 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.

A look around Kèr Semki̊qāv has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine with the abundance of 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. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Kèr Semki̊qāv long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Kèr Semki̊qāv 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 Semki̊qāv's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kèr Semki̊qāv 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 Semki̊qāv 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 Semki̊qāv 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 Semki̊qāv's citizens locals enjoy many vices and lustful appetites. They may have religious sanction for their deeds, or neighbors might trade with them for such things, or they could be followers of some ideology that blesses such pursuits. Their economy or their social organization is usually heavily reliant on such traffic, and to ensure its continuance they may have made bargains with various mortal and immortal powers.

Kèr Semki̊qāv's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is based upon new and innovative technologies of construction and the idea that form should follow function. It was an embrace of minimalism and a rejection of ornament. The style became characterized by an emphasis on volume, asymmetrical compositions, and minimal ornamentation..

In Kèr Semki̊qāv birds speak prophesy.

The Ice Elemental, Small near Kèr Semki̊qāv are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Kèr Semki̊qāv's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Charm energies of tier 3 via recitation of poetic epics.

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 Semki̊qāv Census Data: Year 2000

577 of Kèr Semki̊qāv's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 33 work in Agriculture
• 126 work as Craftsmen
• 47 work as Merchants
• 90 work as Service Workers
• 58 work as General Laborers
• 21 work as Skilled Laborers
• 87 work as Civil Servants
• 53 work in Cottage Industries
• 28 work as Artists
• 34 work in Produce Industries

1087 of Kèr Semki̊qāv's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 125 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Kèr Semki̊qāv's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

POI

History

The the a Poleyn of Invocation, an a Poleyn imbued with potent amounts of Invocation energies was created in Kèr Semki̊qāv by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History