Shhḡ Deth Ckez

Shhḡ Deth Ckez (/vu/ /deth/ [down] [vent]) is a subtropical Town located in the Evwåschyothäb Provence of the Kingdom of Hobben.

The name Shhḡ Deth Ckez is derived from the Dwarven language, as Shhḡ Deth Ckez was founded by Giant Wasps Råghurv, who was culturaly Dwarvern.

Climate

Shhḡ Deth Ckez has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). Shhḡ Deth Ckez receives an average of 210 cm/y (82 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Shhḡ Deth Ckez covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1866 m (6122 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Shhḡ Deth Ckez was founded durring the late 15th century in summer of the year 1387, by Giant Wasps Råghurv. The establishment of Shhḡ Deth Ckez 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.

Shhḡ Deth Ckez was built using the conventions of Dwarvern durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Shhḡ Deth Ckez 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.

Shhḡ Deth Ckez is buildings are arranged arround a network of crampt paverstone streets which form a diamond shaped grid, where each diamond verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller diamond has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town lacks any defencive features, though certainly constructing even a simple fence or digging a ditch is at the forefront of the 's mind. At least, one would hope so.

Right off the bat Shhḡ Deth Ckez 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.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Shhḡ Deth Ckez 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.

Shhḡ Deth Ckez 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.

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

Shhḡ Deth Ckez possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Town. Shhḡ Deth Ckez's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

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

Shhḡ Deth Ckez 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

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Shhḡ Deth Ckez. They may control crime within the community itself, or they may use it simply as a safe haven from which to direct their minions elsewhere. Local law enforcement may know all about them, but lack the strength to confront them and their paid or intimidated henchmen.

Shhḡ Deth Ckez's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

In Shhḡ Deth Ckez snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.

The Elusa Hound near Shhḡ Deth Ckez are known to be quite timid.

Shhḡ Deth Ckez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Summoning energies of tier 3 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.

Shhḡ Deth Ckez Census Data: Year 2000

371 of Shhḡ Deth Ckez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 81 work as Craftsmen
• 29 work as Merchants
• 61 work as Service Workers
• 36 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 51 work as Civil Servants
• 36 work in Cottage Industries
• 19 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

850 of Shhḡ Deth Ckez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 24 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Shhḡ Deth Ckez has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Shhḡ Deth Ckez was attacked by savage tribes living nearby Shhḡ Deth Ckez. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Shhḡ Deth Ckez lost 227 people, 187 livestock, and 23 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 51, when members of Shhḡ Deth Ckez's militia enacted an operation to locate a particular solgiers group. The operation was complicated by freezing cold, such that the troops suffered frostbite. The conflict ended with an assault and siege on the temple, which ended in defeat for Shhḡ Deth Ckez's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Shhḡ Deth Ckez's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History