Small Town: Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà
Example Wareneese architecture.

State	Warrenese Shogunate
Provence	Mî Kûrà Empire
Sub Provence	Trtpoqedovu Parish
Region	Fe̜v Vro̠fstǟ Maquis
Founded	1337
Community Leader	Laird Adelen Treshêbe
Area	4 km² (1 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	11°C (51°F)
Average Elevation	3782 m (12408 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	130 cm/y (51 in/y)
Population	949
Population Density	237 people per km² (949 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Elven High Magic
Naming
Native name	Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà
Pronunciation	/ˈcanu/ /du̽ˈjɑja/
Direct Translation	[trivia] [cauldron; kettle]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

The name Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà is derived from the Wareneese language, as Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà was founded by Byoctîb Trepîtco, who was culturaly Wareneese.

Climate

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà has a yearly average temperature of 11°C (51°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -3°C (27°F). Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà receives an average of 130 cm/y (51 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3782 m (12408 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà was founded durring the early 14th century in spring of the year 1337, by Byoctîb Trepîtco. The establishment of Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Byoctîb Trepîtco struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà as a prison colony.

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà was built using the conventions of Wareneese durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature plaster covered brick construction taking the shape of large simple gemometric shapes which ate then embelished with decorative features, but retain their simple shapes in spite of the added features such as pillars, faccaddes, and covered walkways. The blocky nature gives a general impression of extreem age, as if each structure has existed since time immemorial.

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà is buildings have been located at convienant points along the valley Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the spacious split-log ties streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. 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. The town's bare minimum defences 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.

Right off the bat Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as wealthy. 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

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

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà 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.

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

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

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

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà 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

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà 's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used has a sleek, linear appearance with stylized, often geometric ornamentation. The primary facade of its buildings often featured a series of set backs that create a stepped outline. Low-relief decorative panels can be found at entrances, around windows, along roof edges or as string courses. It was best known for its use of smooth finish building materials such as stucco, concrete block, glazed brick or mosaic tile. Decorative details can incorporate various artistic or exotic motifs to suit the building's function or the architect's whim. Chevrons, zigzags, and other geometrical motifs are common forms of ornament.

In Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà rainbows form quite often above the Small Town.

The Shredskin near Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà 's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sex to channel Conjuration energies of tier 2 via recitation of poetic epics.

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: 1
Farmers: 2
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 3
Milk Maids: 2
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 2
Shepherds: 2

Farmland: 3833 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 237
Poultry: 2847
Swine: 189
Sheep: 9
Goats: 1
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 94

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 1
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 3
Carpenters: 3
Clothmakers: 2
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 2
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Fabricworkers: 2
Farrier: 7
Glassworkers: 3
Gunsmiths: 1
Hatters: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 2
Matchstick makers: 1
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 1
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 1
Roofers: 1
Saddlers: 1
Scabbardmakers: 1
Scalemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 3
Tailors: 4
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 2

Merchants

Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 1
Butchers: 2
Chandlers: 2
Chicken Butchers: 2
Fine Clothiers: 2
Fishmongers: 2
Potion Sellers: 1
Resellers: 4
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 1
Wheelwright: 1

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

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

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 1
Clerk: 2
Educators: 2
Engineers: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1

Civil Servants

Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 2
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 2
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 1
Landlords: 1
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 1
Militia Officers: 8
Monks, Monastic: 3
Monks, Civic: 3
Historian, Oral: 2
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 2
Priests: 3
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 1
Scholars: 1
Spiritualist: 1
Storytellers: 3
Military Officers: 3

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 3
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

Bards: 1
Dancers: 1
Musicians: 2
Playwrights: 1
Wood Carvers: 3
Writers: 2

Produce Industries

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

278 of Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà 's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

624 of Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà 's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 47 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

History

Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà is still bloodied by a recent violent conflict. A crushing bandit raid, a lost siege, getting caught at the periphery of a major battle, or some other calamity has inflicted severe damage on the place. Some communities may suffer a longer-term version of this, their youths lost in a grinding, endless battle against some perpetual threat.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà lost 188 people, 340 livestock, and 41 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 223, when members of Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà 's militia enacted an operation to break a siege of a particular vault. The operation was complicated by the militia had access to far less resources than expected. The conflict ended with needing to break through the enemy's lines, which ended in a stalemate for Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà 's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Mu̽sâha Du̽yâya Kîchyà 's bards, historians, and legend keepers.