Kèr àbíhbgi̊m

Kèr àbíhbgi̊m (/ˈəbɪ̞b/ /gi̘m/ [confidence] [alibi]) is a subtropical Town located in Castleness Dutchy, Gàdāwù Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Kèr àbíhbgi̊m is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr àbíhbgi̊m was founded by Pigeneth Fluell, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr àbíhbgi̊m has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Kèr àbíhbgi̊m receives an average of 161 cm/y (63 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Kèr àbíhbgi̊m covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 6122 m (20085 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr àbíhbgi̊m was founded durring the late 15th century in summer of the year 1394, by Pigeneth Fluell. The establishment of Kèr àbíhbgi̊m was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Pigeneth Fluell struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Kèr àbíhbgi̊m as a prison colony.

Kèr àbíhbgi̊m was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr àbíhbgi̊m 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 àbíhbgi̊m is buildings are arranged arround a network of restrictive cobblestone streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town sits comfortably behind a palisade wall complete with a timber gatehouse and battlments. The town's timber-based walls 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.

Kèr àbíhbgi̊m has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Kèr àbíhbgi̊m’s streets. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. 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 àbíhbgi̊m has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Kèr àbíhbgi̊m.

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

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

Kèr àbíhbgi̊m 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

Kèr àbíhbgi̊m's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used which employed abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. These structures were is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and made use of colorful stone mosaics..

In Kèr àbíhbgi̊m during thunderstorms, with each flash of lightning, everyone sees different monsters from the corner of their eyes.

The Leshy, Poppy near Kèr àbíhbgi̊m are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Kèr àbíhbgi̊m's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Conjuration energies of tier 3 via speaking in tongues.

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 àbíhbgi̊m Census Data: Year 2000

308 of Kèr àbíhbgi̊m's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 21 work in Agriculture
• 67 work as Craftsmen
• 26 work as Merchants
• 48 work as Service Workers
• 31 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 45 work as Civil Servants
• 29 work in Cottage Industries
• 13 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

654 of Kèr àbíhbgi̊m's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 72 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kèr àbíhbgi̊m is home to some form of natural wonder. It could be a hot spring, or an especially enchanting glade, or a particular vista. Whatever it is, it's such a lovely attraction that Kèr àbíhbgi̊m sees its fair share of tourists every year from all across Eyom. Consequently, its residents speak many languages at a functional level.

Kèr àbíhbgi̊m's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

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History

The the a book of Mysticism, an a book imbued with notable amounts of Mysticism energies was created near Kèr àbíhbgi̊m by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History