Kèr Ùki̊iēàma

Kèr Ùki̊iēàma (/ˈʊki̘/ /ˈjəma/ [belt] [safe]) is a subtropical Town located in Māsvj̼íhv County, Ftèwup Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Kèr Ùki̊iēàma is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Ùki̊iēàma was founded by Ya̋chī Vúnvḗnḱ 'Pearllilyz Bounty' Ra̋chī̌ Cātā Ga̋ń Wynner, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Ùki̊iēàma has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Kèr Ùki̊iēàma receives an average of 137 cm/y (53 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Kèr Ùki̊iēàma covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4758 m (15610 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Ùki̊iēàma was founded durring the early 14th century in fall of the year 1343, by Ya̋chī Vúnvḗnḱ 'Pearllilyz Bounty' Ra̋chī̌ Cātā Ga̋ń Wynner. 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 Ya̋chī Vúnvḗnḱ 'Pearllilyz Bounty' Ra̋chī̌ Cātā Ga̋ń Wynner.

Kèr Ùki̊iēàma was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Ùki̊iēàma 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 Ùki̊iēàma is buildings are arranged within a network of premissive cobblestone streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. 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 Ùki̊iēàma's size could have. The town's well-designed, yet cheep are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

Something in your gut tells you that you may be unwelcome in Kèr Ùki̊iēàma. The town seems like it’s not showing you the side of itself it would show to others. People mostly ignore your questions. Many folks ask you to leave their establishments, even before you’ve walked inside them. You should probably listen to them, as every time you’re asked to leave the person asking you to leave has referenced the town’s patron divine in some way. The little voice in the back of your mind that tells you when you’re in danger feels like it’s just glaring at you and muttering about how stupid you are for even remaining in town.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Kèr Ùki̊iēàma 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 Ùki̊iēàma's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kèr Ùki̊iēàma 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 Ùki̊iēàma 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 Ùki̊iēàma's mayor's house 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 Ùki̊iēàma when drawing, it's impossible to draw an imperfect circle.

The Goldpebble near Kèr Ùki̊iēàma are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Kèr Ùki̊iēàma's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves creating small tokens to channel Summoning energies of tier 1 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 Ùki̊iēàma Census Data: Year 2000

475 of Kèr Ùki̊iēàma's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 29 work in Agriculture
• 106 work as Craftsmen
• 37 work as Merchants
• 77 work as Service Workers
• 47 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 74 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 26 work in Produce Industries

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

Points of Interest

Kèr Ùki̊iēàma is remarkably well-fortified for a site of its size and role. Tall, stout walls, strong points inside the community, concentric defenses, a strategic terrain location, or a large body of standing troops might be present. Some threat is thought to exist that makes maintaining this fortification worthwhile, though it may come at a dear cost to the locals. The community’s suzerain may be uncomfortable with these defenses, as they could just as easily be used to defy the ruler.

POI

History

The the a halbard of Truename Magic, an a halbard imbued with potent amounts of Truename Magic energies was created near Kèr Ùki̊iēàma by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History