Utstíhùm Se

Utstíhùm Se (Utstíh /ʊm/ [mirror] [public]) is a temperate Town located in Fÿrvharn Hold, Íhglopníhp Provence, within the Tauranian United Provinces.

The name Utstíhùm Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Utstíhùm Se was founded by Nrêlel Daffey, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Utstíhùm Se has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°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 24°C (75°F). Utstíhùm Se receives an average of 274 cm/y (107 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Utstíhùm Se covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 1378 m (4520 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Utstíhùm Se was founded durring the late 11th century, by Nrêlel Daffey. The establishment of Utstíhùm 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.

Utstíhùm Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Utstíhùm Se is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Utstíhùm Se is buildings are arranged arround a network of restrictive carved bedrock streets which form a grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town is the proud owner of a properly designed set of renforced walls made from mighty querried stone blocks. Their construction and material choices would make a dwarf weap with joy, for each and every part of the elaborate fortifications are purly functional and robust well byond reason. Even nonexperts can tell the walls are an excelent defencive structure. The exceptionaly well made fortifications have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

A look around Utstíhùm Se gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable. This all rests atop the unmistakable impression the town is one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which Utstíhùm Se brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Utstíhùm 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.

Utstíhùm 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.

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

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

Utstíhùm 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.

Cultural Notes

Religious leaders are influential in almost any community, but in Utstíhùm Se they make up the final authorities. It may be an explicit theocracy, with rule by the clerics of a particular faith, or a temple might be so important and powerful that the official leaders are helpless to resist its will. The locals can be expected to be loyal adherents to the faith, or else the less pious majority is deeply intimidated by the religion’s believers.

Utstíhùm Se's garrison 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 Utstíhùm Se there are unidentifiable people in the fog, but it seems to be okay.

The Giant hissing cockroach near Utstíhùm Se are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Utstíhùm Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves line dance to channel Charm energies of tier 2 via proclamations.

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.

Utstíhùm Se Census Data: Year 2000

299 of Utstíhùm Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 21 work in Agriculture
• 65 work as Craftsmen
• 22 work as Merchants
• 47 work as Service Workers
• 29 work as General Laborers
• 10 work as Skilled Laborers
• 46 work as Civil Servants
• 28 work in Cottage Industries
• 14 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

632 of Utstíhùm Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 70 (7%) are noncontributers.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Utstíhùm Se 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 Utstíhùm Se lost 177 people, 365 livestock, and 42 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 107, when members of Utstíhùm Se's militia enacted an operation to delay the operations of the enemy. The operation was complicated by the militia had access to far less resources than expected. The conflict ended with a last stand against the enemy until a particular event occurred, which ended in a stalemate for Utstíhùm Se's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Utstíhùm Se's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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