Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka (/ˈzixjo/ /lan/ [present (time)] [sausage]) is a temperate Village located in the Dewlǐq District of the Federation of Alveria.

The name Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka is derived from the Constructi language, as Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka was founded by Eg-61y 'Call' Trêyêth, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka receives an average of 238 cm/y (93 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka covers an area of nearly 3 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 4736 m (15538 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka was founded durring the late 13th century in spring of the year 1158, by Eg-61y 'Call' Trêyêth. The establishment of Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka 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.

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka is no diffrent. The village's buildings feature plaster covered brickwork used to form structures with an emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts. Orderly arrangements of columns, pilasters and lintels, as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical domes, niches and aediculae can be found everywhere such that only size of building and yard can be used to measure the general prosparity of a given building's owners due to a general wealthy feeling the style gives off.

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka is buildings folow an organic layout of spacious cobblestone streets whihch gives the village a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The village posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. The budget focused millitary grade defenses 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.

A look around Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power.

Civic Infrastructure

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka.

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka 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.

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

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka 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

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka's garrison 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 Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka the milk never sours.

The Peafowl near Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Charm energies of tier 1 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.

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka Census Data: Year 2000

218 of Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 18 work in Agriculture
• 46 work as Craftsmen
• 17 work as Merchants
• 38 work as Service Workers
• 19 work as General Laborers
• 6 work as Skilled Laborers
• 34 work as Civil Servants
• 21 work in Cottage Industries
• 8 work as Artists
• 11 work in Produce Industries

550 of Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 32 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

POI

History

Zikhyo-lan Birěkhka used to be much richer, but something happened in the last (1340 % 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.

The the a quarterstaff of Necromancy, an a quarterstaff imbued with notable amounts of Necromancy energies was created near Zikhkě Wæh Birěkhka by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History