Kríhkshhíhs Se

Kríhkshhíhs Se (Kríhksh /hɪ̞s/ [exhibit] [civilian; citizen]) is a subtropical Town located in Valewilde Dutchy, Vùjluwo Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Kríhkshhíhs Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Kríhkshhíhs Se was founded by Slekkaa Lowcock Belíhgùru, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kríhkshhíhs Se has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Kríhkshhíhs Se receives an average of 213 cm/y (83 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Kríhkshhíhs Se covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 5944 m (19501 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kríhkshhíhs Se was founded durring the late 12th century in winter of the year 1077, by Slekkaa Lowcock Belíhgùru. 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 Slekkaa Lowcock Belíhgùru.

Kríhkshhíhs Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kríhkshhíhs 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.

Kríhkshhíhs Se is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of crampt paverstone streets which form octogonal paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Kríhkshhíhs Se's minimaly adiquite has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

The first thing you notice about Kríhkshhíhs Se is the large sign at the entrance welcoming you to their humble town. Children come up to you and say hi, some asking if you’ve fought any big monsters, and others just zipping away after their hello. The adults are much the same. By the time you’ve made it a significant way into the town you’ve been invited to a tavern for a pint to drink in exchange for news of the world. You’ve also had no less than three older women give you a sweetroll and direct your attention to their still unmarried children. It would be creepy if it wasn't so sincere.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Kríhkshhíhs 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.

Kríhkshhíhs 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.

Kríhkshhíhs 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.

Kríhkshhíhs Se 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.

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

Kríhkshhíhs Se possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

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

Kríhkshhíhs 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.

Cultural Notes

There’s a relatively new religion in Kríhkshhíhs Se which is rapidly gaining power. It might be a sectarian offshoot of a major faith, the unique product of a new prophet, or an outside faith backed by wealthy and powerful foreign supporters. Depending on the demands made on believers, the new faith may be a matter of concern only to the existing clergy, or it might be a major flashpoint for conflict in the community.

Kríhkshhíhs Se's bank 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..

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is skipped in Kríhkshhíhs Se.

The Marble Snake near Kríhkshhíhs Se are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Kríhkshhíhs Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Illusion energies of tier 1 via oath swearing.

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.

Kríhkshhíhs Se Census Data: Year 2000

303 of Kríhkshhíhs Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 21 work in Agriculture
• 67 work as Craftsmen
• 21 work as Merchants
• 50 work as Service Workers
• 30 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 44 work as Civil Servants
• 28 work in Cottage Industries
• 14 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

676 of Kríhkshhíhs Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 51 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kríhkshhíhs Se is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century Kríhkshhíhs Se was struck by unseasonably warm weather, causing a sweltering heat to smouther the land for 18 days. Kríhkshhíhs Se lost 173 people and 194 livestock in the disaster.. The deadly heat is remembered by most as the Loss's Flame.

History