Wöd Mo̠l Kez

Wöd Mo̠l Kez (/wo˞d/ /mo̠l/ [common; frequent; normal] [pastry]) is a subtropical Town located in the Fio̠dyokōn Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Wöd Mo̠l Kez is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Wöd Mo̠l Kez was founded by Khîv Gharthat, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Wöd Mo̠l Kez has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 8°C (46°F). Wöd Mo̠l Kez receives an average of 148 cm/y (58 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Wöd Mo̠l Kez covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 5362 m (17591 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wöd Mo̠l Kez was founded durring the early 16th century in fall of the year 1526, by Khîv Gharthat. The establishment of Wöd Mo̠l Kez 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.

Wöd Mo̠l Kez was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the early 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wöd Mo̠l Kez 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.

Wöd Mo̠l Kez is buildings are built arround a single premissive flagstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town lacks any defencive features, though certainly constructing even a simple fence or digging a ditch is at the forefront of the 's mind. At least, one would hope so.

Wöd Mo̠l Kez 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 Wöd Mo̠l Kez ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. The locals seem to have responded to their slow downfall by recreating Wöd Mo̠l Kez as 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 the town brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Wöd Mo̠l Kez has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Wöd Mo̠l 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.

Wöd Mo̠l 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.

Wöd Mo̠l Kez has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

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

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

Wöd Mo̠l 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.

Cultural Notes

Wöd Mo̠l Kez's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing, and asymmetry in the general shape of its buildings. The decorative features of the style were key, consisting of large arched windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and sculptures integrated into the structure itself. Occasionally, for very important buildings, an array of sculptures or one colossal sculpture might replace the entirety of the entrance to said building.

In Wöd Mo̠l Kez sometimes, near one of the seasonal solstices, the sun appears to split into three and it rains from a clear sky for several hours.

The Xtabay near Wöd Mo̠l Kez are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Wöd Mo̠l Kez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves sex to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 2 via chanting.

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.

Wöd Mo̠l Kez Census Data: Year 2000

330 of Wöd Mo̠l Kez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 23 work in Agriculture
• 74 work as Craftsmen
• 26 work as Merchants
• 52 work as Service Workers
• 32 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 47 work as Civil Servants
• 31 work in Cottage Industries
• 16 work as Artists
• 18 work in Produce Industries

740 of Wöd Mo̠l Kez's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 21 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Wöd Mo̠l Kez is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

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History

Wöd Mo̠l Kez is still bloodied by a recent violent conflict. A crushing bandit raid, a lost siege, getting caught at the periphery of a major battle, or some other calamity has inflicted severe damage on the place. Some communities may suffer a longer-term version of this, their youths lost in a grinding, endless battle against some perpetual threat.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a most peculiar disaster struck Wöd Mo̠l Kez, causing great chunks of ice to fall from the sky. Wöd Mo̠l Kez lost 128 people, 339 livestock, and 64 buildings in the disaster.. The ice rain is generally remembered as the Mourning Rain.

History