Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez (/smo̠n/ /i̽rˈbrɛkkwɛ/ [static] [bank; fund]) is a subtropical Town located in the Qěvrìlæh District of the Federation of Alveria.

The name Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez was founded by Ghreebihn Tumrodu, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 19°C (66°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 10°C (50°F). Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez receives an average of 257 cm/y (101 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1510 m (4954 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez was founded durring the late 14th century in spring of the year 1298, by Ghreebihn Tumrodu. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber and earth construction, with most buildigns first floors resembling mounds of earth, with subsequent floors appearing as elaborate log cabins, with each building forming a tiered pyramid of sorts fromed from the stack of rectangular, peek roofed cabins. Most wooden bracing, support, and trim is carved with decorative knotwork, and the larger structures even feature painted trim which emphasises the knotwork.

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez is buildings are arranged arrounded a highly ordered system of spacious baked earthen streets which form triangular paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The town sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. The town's would-be-castle fortifications 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.

Something in your gut tells you that you may be unwelcome in Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez. The town seems like it’s not showing you the side of itself it would show to others. People mostly ignore your questions. Many folks ask you to leave their establishments, even before you’ve walked inside them. You should probably listen to them, as every time you’re asked to leave the person asking you to leave has referenced the town’s patron divine in some way. The little voice in the back of your mind that tells you when you’re in danger feels like it’s just glaring at you and muttering about how stupid you are for even remaining in town.

Civic Infrastructure

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez 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 Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez's parks.

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

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë 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.

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë 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.

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

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez 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. Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez 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 Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez's natural decorations nor waterways.

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë 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.

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez 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

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used which employed abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. These structures were is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and made use of colorful stone mosaics..

In Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez during thunderstorms, with each flash of lightning, everyone sees different monsters from the corner of their eyes.

The Yothga near Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Necromancy energies of tier 1 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.

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez Census Data: Year 2000

420 of Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 91 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 67 work as Service Workers
• 43 work as General Laborers
• 14 work as Skilled Laborers
• 63 work as Civil Servants
• 40 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 23 work in Produce Industries

906 of Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 27 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez has access to some sort of functioning ancient infrastructure, whether it's an array of wall-mounted arcane energy projectors, running water, moving roadways, community-wide climate control, or some other inherited luxury. This infrastructure may be the result of a still-functional Working, or it could be the product of some venerable occult engine that's still operational, or it may be the fruit of the labors of some specially-designed organism or Blighted populace.

The roads leading into Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami spared the town from the rampage of a legendary monster. One of Smo̠n I̽rbrëkkwë Kez's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History