Wíhmjèkē Se

Wíhmjèkē Se (/wɪ̞m/ /ʤɛc/ [luck; fluke] [greed]) is a subtropical Town located in the Quiegsan Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Wíhmjèkē Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Wíhmjèkē Se was founded by Gaw̋ń Cú̄shīy 'Ivory Boo' Có̄̄bó̄̌ Sēsh Ermēsh Neagle Edwards, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Wíhmjèkē Se has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Wíhmjèkē Se receives an average of 251 cm/y (98 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Wíhmjèkē Se covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4964 m (16286 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wíhmjèkē Se was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1364, by Gaw̋ń Cú̄shīy 'Ivory Boo' Có̄̄bó̄̌ Sēsh Ermēsh Neagle Edwards. The establishment of Wíhmjèkē Se was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Gaw̋ń Cú̄shīy 'Ivory Boo' Có̄̄bó̄̌ Sēsh Ermēsh Neagle Edwards electing to pay people to resettle in Wíhmjèkē Se.

Wíhmjèkē Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wíhmjèkē Se is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Wíhmjèkē Se is buildings are arranged arround a network of narrow packed earth 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 thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the town's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Wíhmjèkē Se's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. Astonishigly, the top tier civilian fortifications are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

The town shows nothing out of the ordinary, at first glance. Then you start to notice all the small things. Each window has seven iron nails pounded into the sill. Every door has a sprig of holly overhead. Every well is branded with purity seals and runes to ward the contents. Everyone is carrying a small charm for safety or fortune, be it a rabbit’s foot, a horseshoe, or other little totems.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Wíhmjèkē 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.

Wíhmjèkē 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.

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

Wíhmjèkē 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. Wíhmjèkē Se's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Wíhmjèkē 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 Wíhmjèkē Se's natural decorations nor waterways.

Wíhmjèkē 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.

Wíhmjèkē 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

Wíhmjèkē Se's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used makes use of a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse and symmetrical central-plan, resulting in buildings with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. Decorative features included domed rooves, arches, soaring spaces, and sumptuous decoration: marble columns and inlay, mosaics on the vaults, inlaid-stone pavements, and sometimes gold coffered ceilings.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is long in Wíhmjèkē Se.

The Ramidreju near Wíhmjèkē Se are known to be quite timid.

Wíhmjèkē Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves line dance to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 3 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.

Wíhmjèkē Se Census Data: Year 2000

436 of Wíhmjèkē Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 94 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 71 work as Service Workers
• 46 work as General Laborers
• 14 work as Skilled Laborers
• 66 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

875 of Wíhmjèkē Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 54 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Wíhmjèkē Se is home to some form of natural wonder. It could be a hot spring, or an especially enchanting glade, or a particular vista. Whatever it is, it's such a lovely attraction that Wíhmjèkē Se sees its fair share of tourists every year from all across Eyom. Consequently, its residents speak many languages at a functional level.

Wíhmjèkē Se is known for its unusual rock formations.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a most peculiar disaster struck Wíhmjèkē Se, causing great chunks of ice to fall from the sky. Wíhmjèkē Se lost 240 people, 252 livestock, and 20 buildings in the disaster.. The ice rain is generally remembered as the Heartache Rain.

History