Town: Kèr Utíhzburíh

Kèr Utíhzburíh

Kèr Utíhzburíh
Example Tauric architecture.
StateTetbur Commune
ProvenceKririsi̊mù Region
RegionIfgǐ Kǐgiytip Woodlands
Founded1080
Community LeaderElder Tsåhik Edwaladr Wogan
Area6 km2 (2 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp29°C (84°F)
Average Elevation4298 m (14101 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation193 cm/y (75 in/y)
Population1459
Population Density243 people per km2 (729 people per mi2)
Town AuraMysticism
Naming
Native nameKèr Utíhzburíh
PronunciationUtíhz /ˈburɪ̞/
Direct Translation[ritual] [summary]
Translation[Not Yet Translated]

Kèr Utíhzburíh (Utíhz /ˈburɪ̞/ [ritual] [summary]) is a subtropical Town located in the Kririsi̊mù Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Kèr Utíhzburíh is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Utíhzburíh was founded by Tsåhik Edwaladr, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Utíhzburíh has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Kèr Utíhzburíh receives an average of 193 cm/y (75 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Kèr Utíhzburíh covers an area of nearly 6 km2 (2 mi2), and an average elevation of 4298 m (14101 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Utíhzburíh was founded durring the late 12th century in spring of the year 1080, by Tsåhik Edwaladr. The establishment of Kèr Utíhzburíh 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 Utíhzburíh was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Utíhzburíh is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Kèr Utíhzburíh is buildings are arranged arround a single spacious packed earth 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 is protected by a renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a town of Kèr Utíhzburíh's size could have. The town's well-designed, yet cheep 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.

A look arround Kèr Utíhzburíh reveals an 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.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Kèr Utíhzburíh 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 Utíhzburíh's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kèr Utíhzburíh 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 Utíhzburíh 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.

Kèr Utíhzburíh is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.

Cultural Notes

The locals are in a state of despair and dull apathy. They've lost the things that used to give them pride and hope, with the best among them carrying on out of habitual duty and the worst giving ready hands to shameful deeds and ignoble acts. No one really believes the future can be better, and most seek only to satisfy immediate appetites.

Kèr Utíhzburíh's garrison 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 Utíhzburíh tiny harmless tornadoes plague the town.

The Guardian, Graven near Kèr Utíhzburíh are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Kèr Utíhzburíh's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves drinking to channel Truename Magic energies of tier 1 via throat chanting.

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.

Agriculture

  • Dairy Farmers: 2
  • Farmers: 4
  • Farm Laborer: 8
  • Hunters: 4
  • Milk Maids: 3
  • Ranchers: 1
  • Ranch Hands: 3
  • Shepherds: 3
    • Farmland: 5952 m2
    • Cattle and Similar Creatures: 364
    • Poultry: 4377
    • Swine: 291
    • Sheep: 14
    • Goats: 2
    • Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 145

Craftsmen

  • Arms and Toolmakers: 3
  • Blacksmiths: 3
  • Bookbinders: 1
  • Buckle-makers: 2
  • Cabinetmakers: 3
  • Candlemakers: 4
  • Carpenters: 4
  • Clothmakers: 3
  • Coach and Harness Makers: 1
  • Coopers: 3
  • Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
  • Copyists: 1
  • Cutlers: 1
  • Fabricworkers: 3
  • Farrier: 9
  • Glassworkers: 5
  • Gunsmiths: 3
  • Harness-Makers: 1
  • Hatters: 2
  • Hosiery Workers: 1
  • Jewelers: 1
  • Leatherwrights: 3
  • Locksmiths: 1
  • Matchstick makers: 2
  • Musical Instrument Makers: 2
  • Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
  • Paper Workers: 2
  • Plasterers: 1
  • Pursemakers: 2
  • Roofers: 1
  • Ropemakers: 1
  • Rugmakers: 1
  • Saddlers: 2
  • Scabbardmakers: 3
  • Scalemakers: 1
  • Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
  • Shoemakers: 1
  • Soap and Tallow Workers: 5
  • Tailors: 8
  • Tanners: 1
  • Upholsterers: 2
  • Watchmakers: 1
  • Weavers: 4
  • Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

  • Adventuring Goods Retellers: 1
  • Arcana Sellers: 1
  • Beer-Sellers: 1
  • Booksellers: 2
  • Butchers: 3
  • Chandlers: 4
  • Chicken Butchers: 3
  • Entrepreneurs: 1
  • Fine Clothiers: 3
  • Fishmongers: 3
  • Potion Sellers: 2
  • Resellers: 6
  • Spice Merchants: 2
  • Wine-sellers: 2
  • Wheelwright: 2
  • Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

  • Bakers: 7
  • Barbers: 6
  • Coachmen: 1
  • Cooks: 5
  • Doctors: 3
  • Gamekeepers: 2
  • Grooms: 1
  • Hairdressers: 4
  • Healers: 3
  • Housekeepers: 4
  • Housemaids: 9
  • House Stewards: 4
  • Inns: 1
  • Laundry maids: 2
  • Maidservants: 4
  • Nursery Maids: 2
  • Pastrycooks: 5
  • Restaurateur: 7
  • Tavern Keepers: 6

Specialized Laborer

  • Ashworkers: 2
  • Bleachers: 1
  • Coal Heavers: 2
  • In-Town Couriers: 3
  • Long Haul Couriers: 3
  • Dockyard Workers: 3
  • Hay Merchants: 1
  • Leech Collectors: 3
  • Millers: 3
  • Miners: 3
  • Oilmen and Polishers: 2
  • Postmen: 3
  • Pure Finder: 1
  • Skinners: 4
  • Tosher: 2
  • Warehousemen: 4
  • Watercarriers: 3
  • Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 4

Skilled Laborers

  • Accountants: 1
  • Alchemist: 2
  • Clerk: 3
  • Dentists: 1
  • Educators: 3
  • Engineers: 2
  • Gardeners: 1
  • Mages: 1
  • Plumbers: 1
  • Pharmacist: 1
  • Scientists: 1

Civil Servants

  • Adventurers: 1
  • Bankers: 2
  • Civil Clerks: 3
  • Civic Iudex: 1
  • Exorcist: 3
  • Fixers: 1
  • Kami Clerk: 2
  • Landlords: 2
  • Lawyers: 1
  • Legend Keepers: 2
  • Militia Officers: 9
  • Monks, Monastic: 4
  • Monks, Civic: 4
  • Historian, Oral: 3
  • Historian, Textual: 1
  • Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
  • Priests: 6
  • Rangers: 1
  • Rat Catchers: 2
  • Scholars: 2
  • Spiritualist: 2
  • Storytellers: 6
  • Military Officers: 4

Cottage Industries

  • Brewers: 4
  • Comfort Services: 5
  • Enchanters: 1
  • Herbalists: 1
  • Jaminators: 5
  • Needleworkers: 4
  • Potters: 2
  • Preserve Makers: 4
  • Quilters: 2
  • Seamsters: 7
  • Spinners: 4
  • Tinker: 1
  • Weaver: 3

Artists

  • Actors: 1
  • Bards: 2
  • Dancers: 1
  • Engravers: 1
  • Glaziers: 1
  • Inlayers: 1
  • Musicians: 3
  • Playwrights: 1
  • Sculptors, Art: 1
  • Wood Carvers: 4
  • Writers: 5

Produce Industries

  • Butter Churners: 5
  • Canners: 4
  • Cheesmakers: 4
  • Millers: 3
  • Picklers: 2
  • Smokers: 1
  • Stockmakers: 1
  • Tobacconists: 2
  • Tallowmakers: 3

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

883 of Kèr Utíhzburíh's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 116 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kèr Utíhzburíh is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

The the an amulet of Necromancy, an an amulet imbued with potent amounts of Necromancy energies was created in Kèr Utíhzburíh by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History