Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez (/ko̠nˈtrɛloːn/ /gdoː/ [slogan] [shade; shadow; hue]) is a subtropical Town located in Bekhisiz̄ubema Zone, Chyûyu̽ Lu̹sû Empire, within the Warrenese Shogunate.

The name Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez was founded by Jethro Eenzin, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez has a yearly average temperature of 11°C (51°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -2°C (29°F). Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez receives an average of 189 cm/y (74 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4154 m (13628 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez was founded durring the late 19th century in early spring of the year 1856, by Jethro Eenzin. The establishment of Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 19th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō 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.

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez is was constructed arround several restrictive flagstone 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 sits comfortably behind a palisade wall complete with a timber gatehouse and battlments. The timber-based walls 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.

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez 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 Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez’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

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

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō 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.

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō 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.

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

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez 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 Town. Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō 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.

Cultural Notes

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez's chapel 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 Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez during thunderstorms, with each flash of lightning, everyone sees different monsters from the corner of their eyes.

The Serpentfolk near Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Abjuration energies of tier 1 via moments of science.

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.

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez Census Data: Year 2000

393 of Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 24 work in Agriculture
• 86 work as Craftsmen
• 31 work as Merchants
• 62 work as Service Workers
• 39 work as General Laborers
• 13 work as Skilled Laborers
• 59 work as Civil Servants
• 38 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

878 of Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 39 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez is centered around a major pilgrimage site. This may be a religious location of importance to a major faith, or it may be a more secular institution that draws the traffic, like a famous academy or the remains of some wondrous ancient work. Considerable local tension likely exists over controlling the access to the site and maximizing the profits from foreign visitors.

The center of Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century an unusualy harsh winter spawned a deadly blizard to Ko̠ntrëlōn-gdō Kez. The ice, snow, and wind killed 113 people, 396 livestock, and destroyed 92. The event is remembered as Horror's Breath.

History