Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä (/ŋkʰaɪ̯̌ɜː/ /kíːɜːɔɪ̯˩˥/ [letter (of an alphabet)] [mansion]) is a subtropical Large Town located in the Seóvmbaw̄ä Provence of the Kingdom of Hobben.

The name Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä is derived from the Goblin language, as Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä was founded by Tsheshêbê Trtêbëm Fyepí, who was culturaly Goblin.

Climate

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 12°C (53°F). Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä receives an average of 271 cm/y (106 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4338 m (14232 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä was founded durring the late 14th century in fall of the year 1278, by Tsheshêbê Trtêbëm Fyepí. The establishment of Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä 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.

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä was built using the conventions of Goblin durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä 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.

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of premissive cobblestone 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 renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a town of Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä's size could have. The town's well-designed, yet cheep have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

The town shows nothing out of the ordinary, at first glance. Then you start to notice all the small things. Each window has seven iron nails pounded into the sill. Every door has a sprig of holly overhead. Every well is branded with purity seals and runes to ward the contents. Everyone is carrying a small charm for safety or fortune, be it a rabbit’s foot, a horseshoe, or other little totems.

Civic Infrastructure

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä has an Office of Civil Groundskeeping, which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the construction and upkeep up of all plant life, water features, and other natural decorations within Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä's parks.

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä.

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä 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.

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä 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.

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

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands. They are not to be confused with the Office of Civil Groundskeeping as they do not hold authority over nor responsibility for Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä's natural decorations nor waterways.

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä 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.

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä 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

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä sometimes, near one of the seasonal solstices, the sun appears to split into three and it rains from a clear sky for several hours.

The Apallie near Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä are known to be quite timid.

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves line dance to channel Charm energies of tier 1 via throat chanting.

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.

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä Census Data: Year 2000

511 of Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 29 work in Agriculture
• 116 work as Craftsmen
• 42 work as Merchants
• 82 work as Service Workers
• 52 work as General Laborers
• 19 work as Skilled Laborers
• 74 work as Civil Servants
• 46 work in Cottage Industries
• 24 work as Artists
• 27 work in Produce Industries

978 of Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 94 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä is reliant on an industry or product that has toxic or negative side-effects as part of its production. The good is extremely valuable, or the community is extremely desperate, and the side effects are endured as a necessary evil. It may be that their neighbors or lord are forcing them to produce the good so that they aren’t the ones suffering the cost.

Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of protected Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä's harvest from an army of bandits. Nḱǐër Kēroi˩˥ Kēä created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History