Zùmshèjhíhp Se

Zùmshèjhíhp Se (/ˈzʊmʃɛʤ/ /hɪ̞p/ [filter] [serial]) is a subtropical Town located in Sohiz̄ado Kingdom, Osèsmā Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Zùmshèjhíhp Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Zùmshèjhíhp Se was founded by Belostomatids Beddoe Goiē̼o Medwin, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Zùmshèjhíhp Se has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). Zùmshèjhíhp Se receives an average of 194 cm/y (76 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Zùmshèjhíhp Se covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 8878 m (-13822 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Zùmshèjhíhp Se was founded durring the early 11th century, by Belostomatids Beddoe Goiē̼o Medwin. The establishment of Zùmshèjhíhp Se suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Zùmshèjhíhp Se which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Zùmshèjhíhp Se 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.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se is buildings are built arround a single crampt baked earthen mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the town's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Zùmshèjhíhp Se's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. Zùmshèjhíhp Se's top tier civilian 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.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se 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. Zùmshèjhíhp Se ’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

Zùmshèjhíhp Se 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 Zùmshèjhíhp Se. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Zùmshèjhíhp Se's parks.

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

Zùmshèjhíhp Se has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se 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.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se 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.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se 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.

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

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

Zùmshèjhíhp Se has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se 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 Zùmshèjhíhp Se's natural decorations nor waterways.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se 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.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se 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

Zùmshèjhíhp Se's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by dynamic designs and complex architectural plan forms; intended to heighten feelings of motion and sensuality, and frequently based on the oval. It made extensive and extreme use of: Grandeur, Contrast, Curves and twists, Rich surface treatments, Gilded statuary, Bright colors, Vividly painted ceilings, Fragmented or deliberately incomplete elements, Large-scale frescoes, Dramatic central projections on an external facade, the use of plaster, stucco, or marble finishing, Illusory effects such as trompe l’oeil, and pear-shaped domes. While beloved by the nobility, the common folk tended to despise the style due to the massive consumption of resources required for even a small building constructed in this style.

In Zùmshèjhíhp Se the milk never sours.

The Herd Animal, Stag near Zùmshèjhíhp Se are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 1 via guttural bellowing.

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.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se Census Data: Year 2000

421 of Zùmshèjhíhp Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 92 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 69 work as Service Workers
• 43 work as General Laborers
• 14 work as Skilled Laborers
• 59 work as Civil Servants
• 40 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

900 of Zùmshèjhíhp Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 40 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Zùmshèjhíhp Se is home to some form of natural wonder. It could be a hot spring, or an especially enchanting glade, or a particular vista. Whatever it is, it's such a lovely attraction that Zùmshèjhíhp Se sees its fair share of tourists every year from all across Eyom. Consequently, its residents speak many languages at a functional level.

Zùmshèjhíhp Se is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Zùmshèjhíhp Se's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History