Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez (/ˈkobtek/ /ˈlɛlkje̜/ [miracle] [lamb]) is a temperate Town located in Tungzikisisuna Sakube Zone, Dilenqekho Diocese, within the Covenent of Irus.

The name Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez was founded by Khêlîm Thiestresh, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez has a yearly average temperature of 32°C (89°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 37°C (98°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 28°C (82°F). Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez receives an average of 67 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 14972 m (6171 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez was founded durring the early 15th century in winter of the year 1450, by Khêlîm Thiestresh. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez 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.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez is buildings are arranged arround a network of spacious paverstone streets which form a 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.

A look arround Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez 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

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez 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 Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez's parks.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez 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.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez 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.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez 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.

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

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez 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 Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez 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.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez 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

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

In Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez during thunderstorms, with each flash of lightning, everyone sees different monsters from the corner of their eyes.

The Kech near Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez are known to be quite timid.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Necromancy energies of tier 1 via 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.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez Census Data: Year 2000

441 of Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 96 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 71 work as Service Workers
• 43 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 69 work as Civil Servants
• 43 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

850 of Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 97 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Some important ruler or leading figure resides in the community. This may be the seat of a regional lord, or it could be the traditional residence of a high priest, great magus, merchant house, or other wielder of influence. The community itself may or may not be under their direct control, but the wishes of the august figure must be acknowledged by the locals.

Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez lost 191 people, 207 livestock, and 30 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 102, when members of Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez's militia enacted an operation to secure a particular fortification to utilize it for a specific task. The operation was complicated by aggravated civilians, who cause problems for the militia for a host of reasons. The conflict ended with an assault and siege on the fortification, which ended in a crushing defeat for Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Kobtek-lëlkye̜ Kez's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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