Town of Kahem

Kahem is a town in the Demesne of Arnak or the Saisol Awak Empire. As is is true for most of the empire, the town is built along the banks of the Kervakhen River.

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Mayor Amur (M)

• Scribe, Human, Chaotic Good
• Unforgivable relationship with Hefeni. (personal goal)
• Likes: Jokes, Amur is a jolly fellow who appreciates a good laugh.
• Dislikes: Authority, Despite being an authority in his own town, Amur resents having to report to superiors.
• Goal: I protect those who can't protect themselves. Amur worked his way through the political ranks despite his dislike of authority in order to better protect those who need it.
  

Smith Tjeru (M)

• Blacksmith, Human, Lawful Good
• Good relationship with Old Man Djese. The thing Tjeru cares most about in the world is his daughter Seny, and Djese stepped in to save her, leaving the two good friends ever since.
• Likes: Optimism, Life is short and bleak, and the only way to survive is to have a positive outlook.
• Dislikes: Intimidation, Tjeru sees intimidation as a tool by the weak to appear stronger than they are.
• Goal: Everywhere I go I'm surrounded by rivals. Tjeru is always trying to improve himself both as a person and as a tradesmen, and surrounds himself with people that will make him better.
• (Daughter Seny)
  

Hefeni the Tavernkeeper (F)

• Monk (level 7), Halfling, Chaotic Neutral
• In dept to 6 (supports someone)
• Likes: Charity, Hefeni knows that it is the responsibility of the successful to help out those who are less advantaged, and appreciates it when others do so.
• Dislikes: Hates monstrous races, Hefeni spent a lifetime fighting monsters before retiring to run a tavern, and automatically assumes they are a threat.
• Goal: Stories, legends, and songs of my past must never be forgotten. Hefeni knows that her stories of past fights may one day be the only thing to save another's life, and wants to ensure they aren't forgotten.
  

Old Man Djese (M)

• Fighter (level 5), Half-Elf, Chaotic Good
• In debt to Indindel. (Religious related?)
• Likes: Bravery, Djese spent his early life living from one brave moment to the next, and has a fond fatherly view towards the younger heroes.
• Dislikes: Magic Users, A history of combat, saving lives, and dealing with pretentious full-blooded elves has taught Djese to be wary of all who claim to wield magic.
• Goal: Should my discovery come to light, it could bring ruin to the world.
  

Indindel the Thief (F)

• Rogue (level 8), Half-Elf, Chaotic Evil
• Neutral relationship to Tjeru. (Magic Related?)
• Likes: Hunting Animals, Indindel appreciates getting out into the natural world and killing things with no repercussions.
• Dislikes: Open Carry of Weapons, Indindel always carries hidden weapons on her person, but treats those who carry their weapons in the open as pigheaded fools.
• Goals: I am seeking the enlightenment I pursued in my seclusion, which still eludes me.
  

Irimis the Sage (F)

• Sage, Half-Elf, Neutral Good
• Unforgivable Relationship to Djese. Irimis is annoyed that the half elven town elder hates magic, and believes he is betraying his native culture.
• Likes: Gossip
• Dislikes: Nobility, honestly, who can stand the pretentious snobs?
• Goals: It is my duty to protect and care for people beneath me.

Demographics

Population	307
Hirelings	1
Citizens	295
Clergy	2
Law Enforcement	3
Nobles	10
Adventurers	1

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Adults	237
0 - 9	66
10 -19	57
20 - 29	51
30 - 39	43
40 - 49	36
50 - 59	28
60 - 69	17
70+	5

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Workforce Breakdown
Working Adults	232
Unskilled	169
Semi-Skilled	30
Craftsmen	28
Profession	5

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Race
Aasimar	3
Elf	9
Firbolg	3
Half-Elf	12
Halfling	92
Human	188
Other	3

Government

Kahem falls in the Demesne of Arnak in the empire. The region is run by a governor who sits in the City of Arnak. The governor appoints a mayor to each town in the demesne.
The current mayor of Kahem is Mayor Amur, although Old Man Djese is the town elder who most of the people come to with their problems. In addition, the protection of the town is overseen by the Lightguards, of which 3 members are currently posted in the town. The overall alignment of the governance is Chaotic Good. There is a natural tension within the populace between the relatively new Imperial law and the wisdom of the elders. The one issue which unifies the two ruling powers is the desire to find the source of Pixie's Fire in town and shut it down.

Defences

Simple canal encircles the major portion of the town.

Industry & Trade

Daily Food Production

Grain (bushels)	8
Wine, tea, beer (gal.)	385
Water (q.)	185
Cattle	1
Livestock	31

Infrastructure

Buildings
Mansions	2
Churches	1
Businesses	2
Municipal	5
Homes	46
Other	1
Total	57

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Notable Businesses
Brothel	1
Entertainment Halls	1
General Merchants	1
Magical Supplies	1
Taverns	1
Police Stations	3

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Businesses
Animal Trainers	1	Furriers	1
Apothecaries	1	Fishmongers	1
Blacksmith	1	Outfitters	1
Brewer	1	Potteries	1
Butcheries	1	Salteries	1
Carpenters	1	Tailors	1
Dyers	1	Weavers	1
Fletchers	1

Assets

TBD

Guilds and Factions

Lightguards, The Ledger

History

Previously governed by one of the free cities to the south, Kahem was subsumed into the growing Saisol-Awak Empire in the Battle of ELEPHANT in the year ELEPHANT.

Architecture

Primarily constructed of red brick made from local mud. Limited wood resources are under public control, and decorative wood use has to be imported. Warm colors are the most common local dyes. Simple textiles are the primary decorations.

Geography

The town of Kahem sits along the floodplain of the Kervakhen River. As such the dominant feature of the landscape is the river to the west. Immediately surrounding the town are irrigated fields. Spreading further out the land transitions gradually into grassy hills and then scrub-land.

Natural Resources

The nearby farmland produced a mixture of agricultural grains and some well cultivated fruit trees. The local livestock include goats, sheep, oxen, camels, and imported pigs.

2 Clergy
The Shire of the Holy Forge:
Cult of the Gold God: Branch of The Ledger operating in the region. No official clergy serve in the cult because it is not public knowledge and only serves as a front for the guild's activities.

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The Burned Brick

• Common Inn, caters to townsfolk, owned by Hefeni the Halfling
• The tavern is a single story, half-timbered building with a heather-thatched roof. Accommodations consist of several straw beds and hammocks in the common room.
  

Menu (1 sp for a bed, 7 cp for a hammock)

• Wheat Porridge, Mug of Ale (4 cp)
• Fried Eggs and Wheat Biscuits, Tankard of Cider (10 cp)
• Boiled Sausage and Millet Biscuits, Tankard of Bitter (8 cp)
• Boiled Eggs and Watercress, Tankard of Perry (12 cp)
• Roasted Sausage and Dried Lentils, Tankard of Stout (13 cp)
  

Patrons

• Gwali: Female Dwarf Entertainer, Good. Gwali is noble in bearing, with black hair and bright hazel eyes. She wears tailored clothing and a silver holy symbol. Gwali seeks to find her true love.
• Zuri: Male Dwarf Craftsmen, Neutral. Zuri has uneven silver hair and soft brown eyes. He wears travel stained clothing and riding boots. Zuri believes that he is being hunted by supernatural creatures.

Type

Town

Population

308

Inhabitant Demonym

The Gatewatchers

Location under

Demesne of Arnak

Owner/Ruler

Governor Imemptons

Owning Organization

Saisol Awak Empire

Characters in Location

• Mayor Amur

Exports
Unknown to most of the population, the primary export is Pixie's Fire, one of the "products" sold by the The Ledger.

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Import
The primary local imports are lumber, but the city also has to import most of its gemstone and metal resources, as well as ceramics and other artwork.