Ki̊bwukèd Se

Ki̊bwukèd Se (/ˈki̘bwu/ /kɛd/ [pedal] [intricate]) is a temperate Town located in Blackborough Dutchy, Drièfèkē Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Ki̊bwukèd Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Ki̊bwukèd Se was founded by Giant Wasps Guynner, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Ki̊bwukèd Se 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). Ki̊bwukèd Se receives an average of 258 cm/y (101 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Ki̊bwukèd Se covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3884 m (12742 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ki̊bwukèd Se was founded durring the late 13th century in fall of the year 1251, by Giant Wasps Guynner. The establishment of Ki̊bwukèd Se was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Giant Wasps Guynner struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Ki̊bwukèd Se as a prison colony.

Ki̊bwukèd Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ki̊bwukèd Se 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.

Ki̊bwukèd Se is was constructed arround several crampt worn bedrock mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The town posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Ki̊bwukèd Se weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. The budget focused millitary grade defenses has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

A look around Ki̊bwukèd Se 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 scuttling 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 which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Ki̊bwukèd Se long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Ki̊bwukèd Se 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.

Ki̊bwukèd Se has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Ki̊bwukèd Se 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.

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

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

Ki̊bwukèd Se 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.

Ki̊bwukèd Se 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

Ki̊bwukèd Se's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by towering round arches, massive stone and brickwork, small windows, thick walls, and a propensity for housing art and sculpture depicting mythological scenes. The building's general shape would be a clever and ascetic combination of geometric shapes, which would be blended together by joining elements. The style's decorative features were largely internal rather than external and incorporated semicircular arches for windows, doors, and arcades; barrel or groin vaults to support the roof of the nave; massive piers and walls, with few windows, to contain the outward thrust of the vaults; side aisles with galleries above them..

In Ki̊bwukèd Se the stars are always right.

The Mud Elemental, Large near Ki̊bwukèd Se are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Ki̊bwukèd Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves line dance to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 2 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.

Ki̊bwukèd Se Census Data: Year 2000

408 of Ki̊bwukèd Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 88 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 66 work as Service Workers
• 41 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 62 work as Civil Servants
• 40 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 22 work in Produce Industries

827 of Ki̊bwukèd Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 65 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ki̊bwukèd Se is known for its unusual rock formations.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Ki̊bwukèd Se was attacked by savage tribes living nearby Ki̊bwukèd Se. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Ki̊bwukèd Se lost 296 people, 350 livestock, and 48 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 53, when members of Ki̊bwukèd Se's militia enacted an operation to deliver supplies to a specific production site. The operation was complicated by the army's activities draw the wrath of formerly neutral parties. The conflict ended with an assault and siege on the production site, which ended in victory for Ki̊bwukèd Se's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Ki̊bwukèd Se's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History