Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì

Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì (/wə̝x/ /ˈlɪbsɨ/ [loose; easy] [goal (objective); purpose]) is a subtropical Town located in Pekiramziqeje Zone, Yăvajĭkǐkh District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì is derived from the Constructi language, as Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì was founded by Brilîj Èbmëmêm, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì receives an average of 215 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4732 m (15524 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì was founded durring the late 13th century in spring of the year 1252, by Brilîj Èbmëmêm. The establishment of Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì 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.

Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì 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 Wăkh Lǐbsì is buildings folow an organic layout of spacious carved bedrock streets whihch gives the town a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The town has a fortified albit thin brick wall. The wall has most of the feeatures of a typical castle wall, just on a much smaller scale and and budget. Notably brick isn't a particuarly soild choice for resisting siege weapons. Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì's wall wouldn't hinder a proper army, but it is more than sufishent for bandits and other small marauding groups. The monster and outlaw focused fortifications has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì 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. Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì ’s existence was once fed by scholarly pursuits. But the income once drawn in by the works of scribes and academics has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Everywhere about the town one can see abandoned schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Even in these times.

Civic Infrastructure

Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì 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 Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì's parks.

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

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

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

Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì 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 Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì's natural decorations nor waterways.

Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì 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 Wăkh Lǐbsì 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 Wăkh Lǐbsì's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

In Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì yeast remains dormant.

The Necrocraft near Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves gestures to channel Mysticism energies of tier 2 via throat singing.

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 Wăkh Lǐbsì Census Data: Year 2000

448 of Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 29 work in Agriculture
• 95 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 71 work as Service Workers
• 46 work as General Laborers
• 15 work as Skilled Laborers
• 70 work as Civil Servants
• 43 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

856 of Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 98 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì produces some wonderful cultural artifact or trains famous artists. The product might be some exceptional cloth, or artistic luxury good, or the scholarly fruits of a famous academy. Trained artists might be students of a particular school, or the apprentices of the current masters of a long artistic tradition who dwell here.

POI

History

The the a tablet of Mysticism, an a tablet imbued with potent amounts of Mysticism energies was created in Wæm Wăkh Lǐbsì by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History