Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez

Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez (/maːd/ /ˈvrezlaː/ [extinct] [return]) is a subtropical Town located in the Qěvrìlæh District of the Federation of Alveria.

The name Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez was founded by Shêmtê Dhiangul, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez has a yearly average temperature of 19°C (66°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 13°C (55°F). Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez receives an average of 292 cm/y (114 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2164 m (7099 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez was founded durring the early 14th century in summer of the year 1309, by Shêmtê Dhiangul. The establishment of Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Shêmtê Dhiangul electing to pay people to resettle in Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez.

Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez is buildings are built arround a single crampt paverstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the town's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. The town's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

A look around Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable. This all rests atop the unmistakable impression the town is one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Mǟd Vrezlǟ 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.

Mǟd Vrezlǟ 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.

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

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

Mǟd Vrezlǟ 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

Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

In Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez it is impossible to directly or indirectly lie.

The Clubnek near Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Necromancy energies of tier 2 via throat singing.

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.

Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez Census Data: Year 2000

365 of Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 83 work as Craftsmen
• 27 work as Merchants
• 59 work as Service Workers
• 34 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 52 work as Civil Servants
• 35 work in Cottage Industries
• 18 work as Artists
• 20 work in Produce Industries

775 of Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 85 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez is uncommonly rich, not only for the gentry but for the common citizens as well. They may produce a valuable good, oversee precious resource extraction, have special economic favors from the ruler, or simply have inherited a vast body of infrastructure. Their neighbors likely view them with envy, and outside raiders and exploiters find them an ideal target.

Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez's roads were poorly made when first laid. Rather than repairing them correctly, a series of new roads was laid atop the old, leading to the streets of modern Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a monster which had been terrorizing the streets of Mǟd Vrezlǟ Kez. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.

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