Wæm Fod Vìb

Wæm Fod Vìb (/fod/ /vɨb/ [ugly] [lie]) is a subtropical Town located in Sukheeu Zone, Rs-20pvèl District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Wæm Fod Vìb is derived from the Constructi language, as Wæm Fod Vìb was founded by Cúó̄sh Méchvō 'Golden Bee' Mboī̄ Joī̄̄̌ Haw̋chī Êyêbrê, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Wæm Fod Vìb has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 8°C (46°F). Wæm Fod Vìb receives an average of 222 cm/y (87 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Wæm Fod Vìb covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 6198 m (20334 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wæm Fod Vìb was founded durring the late 13th century in spring of the year 1151, by Cúó̄sh Méchvō 'Golden Bee' Mboī̄ Joī̄̄̌ Haw̋chī Êyêbrê. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Wæm Fod Vìb was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wæm Fod Vìb 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.

Wæm Fod Vìb is buildings are built arround a single narrow paverstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. 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. Wæm Fod Vìb's exceptionaly well made fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.

A look around Wæm Fod Vìb 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 scuttling 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 all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine with the simple fact that it is abundantly clear Wæm Fod Vìb suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had. Everyone quietly goes about their daily business not looking anyone in the eye. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Wæm Fod Vìb long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Wæm Fod Vìb 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.

Wæm Fod Vìb 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.

Wæm Fod Vìb 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.

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

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

Wæm Fod Vìb 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

Wæm Fod Vìb's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

In Wæm Fod Vìb birds speak prophesy.

The Siren near Wæm Fod Vìb are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Wæm Fod Vìb's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves reenactments to channel Elven High Magic 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.

Wæm Fod Vìb Census Data: Year 2000

395 of Wæm Fod Vìb's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 91 work as Craftsmen
• 30 work as Merchants
• 64 work as Service Workers
• 39 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 58 work as Civil Servants
• 36 work in Cottage Industries
• 19 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

833 of Wæm Fod Vìb's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 64 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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History

Wæm Fod Vìb used to be much richer, but something happened in the last (15691 % 6)+1 years to crush its source of prosperity. Different factions of the community might be trying to grasp at the remaining dregs of wealth, others might try to restart the failed industry, and some might look for a new livelihood. Any group or entity thought responsible for the collapse is likely to be treated very harshly, and some locals might find profit in shifting the blame to their enemies.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a most peculiar disaster struck Wæm Fod Vìb, causing great chunks of ice to fall from the sky. Wæm Fod Vìb lost 282 people, 364 livestock, and 48 buildings in the disaster.. The ice rain is generally remembered as the Ill Tides Rain.

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