Sjèvàtāsme Se

Sjèvàtāsme Se (Sjèvà /ˈtəˑsme/ [orphan] [anchor]) is a subtropical Town located in the Pesutkrakoda Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Sjèvàtāsme Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Sjèvàtāsme Se was founded by Mocthîd Beddoe, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Sjèvàtāsme Se has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°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 23°C (73°F). Sjèvàtāsme Se receives an average of 200 cm/y (78 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Sjèvàtāsme Se covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5394 m (17696 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Sjèvàtāsme Se was founded durring the late 14th century in winter of the year 1295, by Mocthîd Beddoe. The establishment of Sjèvàtāsme 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.

Sjèvàtāsme Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Sjèvàtāsme 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.

Sjèvàtāsme Se is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of broad 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 well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. Astonishigly, the frontieer-style defences are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

Sjèvàtāsme Se has the unmistakable air of a town on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Sjèvàtāsme Se ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. The people are clearly worried about something, and everyone is either wearing a weapon or has one close at hand. Your gut tells you it’s not mere fate which has caused this town to begin failing...

Civic Infrastructure

Sjèvàtāsme Se 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 Sjèvàtāsme Se. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Sjèvàtāsme Se's parks.

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

Sjèvàtāsme 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.

Sjèvàtāsme Se has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Sjèvàtāsme 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.

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

Sjèvàtāsme Se possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Sjèvàtāsme Se 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 Sjèvàtāsme Se's natural decorations nor waterways.

Sjèvàtāsme 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.

Sjèvàtāsme 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

Sjèvàtāsme Se's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is short in Sjèvàtāsme Se.

The Snake, Viper near Sjèvàtāsme Se are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Sjèvàtāsme Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves sex to channel Conjuration energies of tier 2 via speaking in tongues.

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.

Sjèvàtāsme Se Census Data: Year 2000

410 of Sjèvàtāsme Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 89 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 66 work as Service Workers
• 38 work as General Laborers
• 14 work as Skilled Laborers
• 62 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

864 of Sjèvàtāsme Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 67 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Sjèvàtāsme Se has a conflict with a neighboring community. This usually isn't part of a larger war, but is instead a personal animosity between them. It may be the community has suffered at their enemy's hands, or they may have been the ones applying the suffering. Constant low-level skirmishes and trouble making go on between the two.

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

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of secured a clean water supply for . Sjèvàtāsme Se created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History