Wæm Ses-măc

Wæm Ses-măc (/ses/ /mə̝c/ [landlord] [essence]) is a subtropical Town located in Sesutkrajlizogu Zone, Ot-61esìb District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Wæm Ses-măc is derived from the Constructi language, as Wæm Ses-măc was founded by Trê Gadshèdsm, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Wæm Ses-măc has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Wæm Ses-măc receives an average of 227 cm/y (89 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Wæm Ses-măc covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3608 m (11837 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wæm Ses-măc was founded durring the early 16th century in spring of the year 1531, by Trê Gadshèdsm. 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 Trê Gadshèdsm.

Wæm Ses-măc was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the early 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wæm Ses-măc is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Wæm Ses-măc is buildings have been located at convienant points along the mountain Wæm Ses-măc was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the narrow cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town has a defencive wall made from querried stone. The wall is equipped with a full set of battlments but the nature of its construction methodology leaves it somewhat vulnerable to siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. The town's cost-cutting-focused defences are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the towns defences.

A look around Wæm Ses-măc gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable. Beneath this surface, the people of Wæm Ses-măc can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear Wæm Ses-măc places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Wæm Ses-măc possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

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

Wæm Ses-măc 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.

Wæm Ses-măc 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

Wæm Ses-măc's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Wæm Ses-măc rain occurs in reverse with water pooling up from the earth then falling into the skies to from clouds, this unsettles every visitor that sees it.

The Pard near Wæm Ses-măc are known to be quite timid.

Wæm Ses-măc's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves reenactments to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 2 via divine sermons.

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 Ses-măc Census Data: Year 2000

327 of Wæm Ses-măc's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 23 work in Agriculture
• 71 work as Craftsmen
• 23 work as Merchants
• 53 work as Service Workers
• 34 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 49 work as Civil Servants
• 30 work in Cottage Industries
• 15 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

684 of Wæm Ses-măc's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 76 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Wæm Ses-măc's roads were poorly made when first laid. Rather than repairing them correctly, a series of new roads was laid atop the old, leading to the streets of modern Wæm Ses-măc suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

POI

History

Wæm Ses-măc is in secret rebellion against their ostensible liege, having cut deals with his enemies, plotted to betray him for their own gain, or bridled under his tyranny and sought a better lord. The community’s leadership is all in on this plot, and outside viceroys or representatives are being kept carefully ignorant of the reality. The common folk may be oblivious to the truth, though they’ll doubtless have felt the same motivations and promptings that convinced their leaders to turn traitor.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Gæ̈pái-nat Fields was struck by a drought when Pond Dana grew too small to continue feeding Waterway Indra, which reduced the available water supply nationwide, but was especially harsh in the area arround Wæm Ses-măc. As the neighboring regions had no water so spare, Wæm Ses-măc lost 285 people, and 329 livestock in the disaster.. The drought lasted for 5 weeks, which are remembered as the Horror Thirst.

History