Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez (/wo̠t/ /ki̽k/ [alternate] [fungus; mold]) is a subtropical Town located in the Brotlëftavremōf Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez was founded by Shtin Khorva, who was culturaly Wood Elven.

Climate

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez has a yearly average temperature of 13°C (55°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 1°C (33°F). Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez receives an average of 147 cm/y (57 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3974 m (13038 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez was founded durring the late 14th century in summer of the year 1283, by Shtin Khorva. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Shtin Khorva.

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wo̠t Ki̽k 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.

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of crampt flagstone streets which form hexical 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 has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez's brittle defences are suffering from significent damage, so much so that examples can be pointed to no matter which section one might have within their line of site, and most of which render sections inoperable at present.

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez 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 Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez’s streets. A look around Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s everything together. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Wo̠t Ki̽k 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.

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Wo̠t Ki̽k 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.

Wo̠t Ki̽k 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.

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

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Wo̠t Ki̽k 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 Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez's natural decorations nor waterways.

Wo̠t Ki̽k 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.

Wo̠t Ki̽k 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

While Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez has a public leader, the real authority is hidden from outsiders. This ruler may draw their authority from rationales unacceptable to outsiders, they may have cowed the public authority into obedience, or they may have a mutually beneficial private arrangement with the official ruler.

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is based upon new and innovative technologies of construction and the idea that form should follow function. It was an embrace of minimalism and a rejection of ornament. The style became characterized by an emphasis on volume, asymmetrical compositions, and minimal ornamentation..

In Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez yeast remains dormant.

The Psychofant near Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves line dance to channel Summoning energies of tier 1 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.

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez Census Data: Year 2000

419 of Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

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

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

Points of Interest

Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez was struck by a devistating earthquake. The quake brought ruin to Wo̠t Ki̽k Kez, which lost 245 people, 201 livestock, and 47 buildings in the earthquake. The day of the quake is remembered by many as Grief's Day.

History