The name Kshksvkog Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Kshksvkog Se was founded by Trêtèdsë Collins, who was culturaly Tauric.
Climate
Kshksvkog Se has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Kshksvkog Se receives an average of 183 cm/y (72 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Kshksvkog Se covers an area of nearly 4 km2 (1 mi2), and an average elevation of 2458 m (8064 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Kshksvkog Se was founded durring the late 15th century in summer of the year 1396, by Trêtèdsë Collins. The establishment of Kshksvkog Se 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.
Kshksvkog Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kshksvkog 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.
Kshksvkog Se is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of crampt baked earthen streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The town is protected by a series of wooden fences ringing the town's parimiter, which are likly intended to keep varrious beasts out of town rather than protect it from attack by any intelegent agents. Unfortuantly, these bare minimum defences are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.
A look around Kshksvkog Se 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.
Civic Infrastructure
Kshksvkog Se has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Kshksvkog Se.
Kshksvkog 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.
Kshksvkog 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.
Kshksvkog Se has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Kshksvkog Se's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Kshksvkog Se has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.
Kshksvkog 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.
Kshksvkog 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
While Kshksvkog Se might ostensibly be ruled by some other power, real control lies with the senior members of the local craft and labor guilds. Their decisions have the practical weight of law, and much of their time and effort is spent squeezing out competitors and parceling out economic opportunities in the community. Some guilds might have little or nothing to do with their original trade, and now exist purely as shells for political influence.
Kshksvkog Se's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known primarily for its use of abstraction and simplicity. Clean lines, right angles, and primary colors characterized this aesthetic and art movement expressed via architecture and paintings. Its design ethos allows only primary colors and non-colors, only squares and rectangles, only straight and horizontal or vertical lines. Vertical and horizontal lines are positioned in layers or planes that do not intersect, thereby allowing each element to exist independently and unobstructed by other elements. These seemingly impossible principals for an architectural style coalesces into structures which most experts find hard to put into words. It is not that their geometry is impossible, but rather the style's attempt at producing works only describable visually was most successful..
In Kshksvkog Se snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.
The Xtabay near Kshksvkog Se are known to be quite timid.
Kshksvkog Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves bloodletting to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 1 via mimery.
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: 2
Farmers: 3
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 4
Milk Maids: 2
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 3
Farmland: 4491 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 277
Poultry: 3327
Swine: 221
Sheep: 11
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 110
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 4
Carpenters: 3
Clothmakers: 2
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 2
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Fabricworkers: 2
Farrier: 6
Glassworkers: 3
Gunsmiths: 2
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 2
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 1
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 1
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 1
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 2
Scabbardmakers: 2
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 3
Tailors: 7
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 2
Merchants
Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 1
Butchers: 2
Chandlers: 2
Chicken Butchers: 3
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 3
Fishmongers: 2
Potion Sellers: 1
Resellers: 4
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 1
Woodsellers: 1
Service workers
Bakers: 6
Barbers: 4
Coachmen: 1
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 2
Gamekeepers: 1
Hairdressers: 4
Healers: 3
Housekeepers: 3
Housemaids: 4
House Stewards: 3
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 3
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 3
Restaurateur: 4
Tavern Keepers: 4
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 1
Bleachers: 1
Coal Heavers: 2
In-Town Couriers: 2
Long Haul Couriers: 2
Dockyard Workers: 2
Leech Collectors: 3
Millers: 2
Miners: 2
Oilmen and Polishers: 1
Postmen: 2
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 3
Tosher: 1
Warehousemen: 4
Watercarriers: 2
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 3
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 1
Clerk: 2
Dentists: 1
Educators: 2
Engineers: 1
Gardeners: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 2
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 2
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 1
Militia Officers: 9
Monks, Monastic: 3
Monks, Civic: 3
Historian, Oral: 2
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 2
Priests: 4
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 1
Scholars: 1
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 3
Military Officers: 4
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 2
Comfort Services: 4
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 3
Needleworkers: 3
Potters: 1
Preserve Makers: 2
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 5
Spinners: 3
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 2
Artists
Actors: 1
Bards: 1
Dancers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 3
Playwrights: 1
Wood Carvers: 3
Writers: 4
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 3
Canners: 3
Cheesmakers: 4
Millers: 2
Picklers: 1
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 1
Tallowmakers: 2
335 of Kshksvkog Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
24 work in Agriculture
73 work as Craftsmen
25 work as Merchants
55 work as Service Workers
34 work as General Laborers
11 work as Skilled Laborers
50 work as Civil Servants
29 work in Cottage Industries
16 work as Artists
18 work in Produce Industries
752 of Kshksvkog Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 22 (2%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
The roads leading into Kshksvkog Se possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.
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History
In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of protected Kshksvkog Se's harvest from an army of bandits. Kshksvkog Se created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.