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=About= | ==About== | ||
;Names:Kemp Hyläböm - ''Kemp's Bluff'' | ;Names:Kemp Hyläböm - ''Kemp's Bluff'' | ||
:A small Kythan free-town on the [[Celvan|Celvan River]]. The town proper is located on an island that splits the river into twin falls, and the town ascends the steep cliff in a series of ledges and switch‑back streets. As one of the only safe point to ascend [[Kemp Hyläböm (landmark)|the escarpment]], Kemp Hyläböm holds strategic import for travel and trade between the coast and the interior of Kythus. | :A small Kythan free-town on the [[Celvan|Celvan River]]. The town proper is located on an island that splits the river into twin falls, and the town ascends the steep cliff in a series of ledges and switch‑back streets. As one of the only safe point to ascend [[Kemp Hyläböm (landmark)|the escarpment]], Kemp Hyläböm holds strategic import for travel and trade between the coast and the interior of Kythus. | ||
=Location= | ==Location== | ||
:[[Karelëa]] Province, [[Kythus]] | :[[Karelëa]] Province, [[Kythus]] | ||
:The town is located on the great escarpment of the same name, where the Celvan River forms a twin waterfall. | :The town is located on the great escarpment of the same name, where the Celvan River forms a twin waterfall. | ||
=Population= | ==Population== | ||
;Size | ;Size | ||
:2,700 (estimate) | :2,700 (estimate) | ||
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*Other Ethnicity 5% | *Other Ethnicity 5% | ||
=Local Government= | ==Local Government== | ||
;Ruler | ;Ruler | ||
:[[Ëthëvna Kallëus|Ëthëvna Kallëus]] (Alderman) | :[[Ëthëvna Kallëus|Ëthëvna Kallëus]] (Alderman) | ||
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:The town has a small council of elected officials which see to the bureaucratic needs of the town. This council elects an alderman from amongst their ranks to be the cities leader. Elections occur every five years unless the death of a councillor or the alderman shortens this period, requiring a by-election. Historically councillors have been from the richer guildpersons or nobles dwelling within the town. | :The town has a small council of elected officials which see to the bureaucratic needs of the town. This council elects an alderman from amongst their ranks to be the cities leader. Elections occur every five years unless the death of a councillor or the alderman shortens this period, requiring a by-election. Historically councillors have been from the richer guildpersons or nobles dwelling within the town. | ||
=History= | ==History== | ||
;Founded:684 YG | ;Founded:684 YG | ||
:Kemp Hylaböm was granted a royal charter, declared a free town and granted the right to self rule, being subject only to royal law, in 684 YG. Üprewyna Sköharna II decided this was necessary to prevent regional Wynü from fighting over the strategic location. | :Kemp Hylaböm was granted a royal charter, declared a free town and granted the right to self rule, being subject only to royal law, in 684 YG. Üprewyna Sköharna II decided this was necessary to prevent regional Wynü from fighting over the strategic location. | ||
= | ==Locations== | ||
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:[[Blue Goose]] (tavern) | :[[Blue Goose]] (tavern) | ||
:[[Kalyva hySoküm|Kalyva hySoküm - ''The Grinning Skull'']] (tavern) | :[[Kalyva hySoküm|Kalyva hySoküm - ''The Grinning Skull'']] (tavern) | ||
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=Persons= | ==Persons== | ||
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:[[Ädwena]] (apprentice bard) | :[[Ädwena]] (apprentice bard) | ||
:[[Alësva Kwäŧygölnu]] (hunter) | :[[Alësva Kwäŧygölnu]] (hunter) | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
=Stories= | ==Stories== | ||
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<!--links to related stories--> | <!--links to related stories--> | ||
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=See Also= | ==See Also== | ||
:[[Kemp Hyläböm (landmark)]] | :[[Kemp Hyläböm (landmark)]] | ||
Revision as of 09:48, 5 February 2020
About
- Names
- Kemp Hyläböm - Kemp's Bluff
- A small Kythan free-town on the Celvan River. The town proper is located on an island that splits the river into twin falls, and the town ascends the steep cliff in a series of ledges and switch‑back streets. As one of the only safe point to ascend the escarpment, Kemp Hyläböm holds strategic import for travel and trade between the coast and the interior of Kythus.
Location
- Karelëa Province, Kythus
- The town is located on the great escarpment of the same name, where the Celvan River forms a twin waterfall.
Population
- Size
- 2,700 (estimate)
- Composition
- Kythan 95%
- Other Ethnicity 5%
Local Government
- Ruler
- Ëthëvna Kallëus (Alderman)
- Town Council
- The town has a small council of elected officials which see to the bureaucratic needs of the town. This council elects an alderman from amongst their ranks to be the cities leader. Elections occur every five years unless the death of a councillor or the alderman shortens this period, requiring a by-election. Historically councillors have been from the richer guildpersons or nobles dwelling within the town.
History
- Founded
- 684 YG
- Kemp Hylaböm was granted a royal charter, declared a free town and granted the right to self rule, being subject only to royal law, in 684 YG. Üprewyna Sköharna II decided this was necessary to prevent regional Wynü from fighting over the strategic location.
Locations
- Blue Goose (tavern)
- Kalyva hySoküm - The Grinning Skull (tavern)
- Korelna hyKlamü (weapon smith)
- Pölna Pëläxathöüly (tin smith)
- Bakwa Batylujn Muyl - Red Goat Inn (inn)
- Silver Tankard (tavern)
- Three Pence Rest (inn)
Persons
- Ädwena (apprentice bard)
- Alësva Kwäŧygölnu (hunter)
- Ëthëvna Kallëus (alderman)
- Garena Taryk (innkeeper)
- Gälena (tavernkeeper)
- Kalyva (tavernkeeper)
- Kelena
- Keräva (apprentice tinker)
- Korelna (weapon smith)
- Lökëna (tavernkeeper)
- Pölna (tinker)
- Sërava Taryk (innkeeper)
- Tövna Banadlyu (captain of the watch)
