Vihùvaq Se

Vihùvaq Se (/ˈvihʊ/ /vaq/ [altitude] [angry; mad]) is a subtropical Town located in the Qùkēi̊v Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Vihùvaq Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Vihùvaq Se was founded by Alistair Prothero, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Vihùvaq Se has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Vihùvaq Se receives an average of 285 cm/y (112 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Vihùvaq Se covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2674 m (8772 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Vihùvaq Se was founded durring the early 14th century in fall of the year 1323, by Alistair Prothero. The establishment of Vihùvaq Se suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Vihùvaq Se which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

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

Vihùvaq Se is buildings are arranged within a network of spacious paverstone streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks and fences to provide minimal protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. The town's somewhat suffishent 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.

Vihùvaq Se has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Vihùvaq Se’s streets. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Vihùvaq 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.

Vihùvaq 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.

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

Vihùvaq Se 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. Vihùvaq Se's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Vihùvaq 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 Vihùvaq Se's natural decorations nor waterways.

Vihùvaq 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.

Vihùvaq 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

Vihùvaq Se's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

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

The Magmin near Vihùvaq Se are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Vihùvaq Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves square dance to channel Summoning energies of tier 3 via oratory performances.

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.

Vihùvaq Se Census Data: Year 2000

456 of Vihùvaq Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 100 work as Craftsmen
• 34 work as Merchants
• 79 work as Service Workers
• 46 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 64 work as Civil Servants
• 42 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

944 of Vihùvaq Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 58 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami blessed the town with good fortune for a year and a day. One of Vihùvaq Se's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History