Large Town: Köv Nëbës Vrët

Köv Nëbës Vrët
Example Wood Elven architecture.

State	Viceroyalty of Rosid
Provence	Ëkkuv Moot
Region	Nrul-hokfë Woodlands
Founded	1174
Community Leader	Chief Bhocnodi Zaevnes
Area	6 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	5°C (41°F)
Average Elevation	3766 m (12355 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	158 cm/y (62 in/y)
Population	1569
Population Density	261 people per km² (784 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Illusion
Naming
Native name	Köv Nëbës Vrët
Pronunciation	/ko˞v/ /ˈnɛbɛs/
Direct Translation	[physical; tangible] [gene]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Köv Nëbës Vrët (/ko˞v/ /ˈnɛbɛs/ [physical; tangible] [gene]) is a temperate Large Town located in the Ëkkuv Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Köv Nëbës Vrët is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Köv Nëbës Vrët was founded by Håh Khorva, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Köv Nëbës Vrët has a yearly average temperature of 5°C (41°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant -12°C (11°F). Köv Nëbës Vrët receives an average of 158 cm/y (62 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Köv Nëbës Vrët covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3766 m (12355 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Köv Nëbës Vrët was founded durring the late 13th century in summer of the year 1174, by Håh Khorva. 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 Håh Khorva.

Köv Nëbës Vrët was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Köv Nëbës Vrët 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.

Köv Nëbës Vrët is buildings are arranged within a network of spacious canals 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 has a defencive wall made from querried stone. The wall is equipped with a full set of battlments but the nature of its construction methodology leaves it somewhat vulnerable to siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. Köv Nëbës Vrët's cost-cutting-focused defences are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.

Köv Nëbës Vrët has the unmistakable air of a town on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Köv Nëbës Vrët ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up.

Civic Infrastructure

Köv Nëbës Vrët 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 Köv Nëbës Vrët. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Köv Nëbës Vrët's parks.

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

Köv Nëbës Vrët 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.

Köv Nëbës Vrët 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.

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

Köv Nëbës Vrët possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Large Town. Köv Nëbës Vrët's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Köv Nëbës Vrët 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 Köv Nëbës Vrët's natural decorations nor waterways.

Köv Nëbës Vrët 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.

Köv Nëbës Vrët 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

Köv Nëbës Vrët's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Köv Nëbës Vrët the utterance of expletives is impossible within city limits. This has changed as the limits have changed, but has not kept up with slang, or swearing in foreign languages.

The Crawling Hand near Köv Nëbës Vrët are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Köv Nëbës Vrët's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves orgies to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 1 via oratory performances.

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: 3
Farmers: 4
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 5
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 2
Ranch Hands: 4
Shepherds: 4

Farmland: 6338 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 392
Poultry: 4707
Swine: 313
Sheep: 15
Goats: 3
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 156

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 3
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 2
Buckle-makers: 2
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 5
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 4
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 10
Furriers: 1
Glassworkers: 5
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 3
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 4
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 2
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 2
Plasterers: 2
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 3
Scabbardmakers: 3
Scalemakers: 1
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 4
Tailors: 11
Tanners: 2
Upholsterers: 2
Watchmakers: 2
Weavers: 4
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 1
Arcana Sellers: 1
Beer-Sellers: 2
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 3
Chandlers: 4
Chicken Butchers: 3
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 4
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 5
Spice Merchants: 2
Wine-sellers: 3
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 2
Bleachers: 1
Coal Heavers: 3
In-Town Couriers: 3
Long Haul Couriers: 3
Dockyard Workers: 3
Hay Merchants: 1
Leech Collectors: 4
Millers: 3
Miners: 3
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 4
Pure Finder: 2
Skinners: 4
Tosher: 2
Warehousemen: 5
Watercarriers: 3
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 5

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 2
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
Consultants: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 2
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 17
Monks, Monastic: 5
Monks, Civic: 5
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 6
Rangers: 2
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 5
Military Officers: 5

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 4
Comfort Services: 6
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 5
Needleworkers: 5
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 4
Quilters: 2
Seamsters: 8
Spinners: 4
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 4

Artists

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

Produce Industries

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

515 of Köv Nëbës Vrët's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

992 of Köv Nëbës Vrët's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 62 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Köv Nëbës Vrët produces something unique, a good or service that cannot be had anywhere else in the kingdom. This may be due to some unique resource found only there, or some carefully-guarded craft, or it may be a special service that can only be provided by the locals, who are somehow unique in their forms or abilities.

Köv Nëbës Vrët is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

History

The the a falchion of Charm, an a falchion imbued with great amounts of Charm energies was created in Köv Nëbës Vrët by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.