Kavegrei: Under Houses

Kavegrei were hexagonal holes dug into the ground, in which Keyrit citizens slept and above which Keyrit citizens worked. The holes were covered in water-resistant tarps, and citizens entered and exited through ladders, stairs, or ramps, depending on preference.

Purpose / Function

This was the way the Keyrit-Welokyi had always built houses, but villagers often saw the opportunity to build small crafting shops above their houses, allowing them to advertise their wares to the rest of the community without ever leaving the area in which they slept. While developed houses on the outskirts of cities grew much larger, the hexagonal shape allowed for compact house construction and mass production of housing.

Alterations

The Keyrit-Welokyi generally built their commodes in areas where it didn't rain, but rather where the clouds moved their water over their cities into the mountains. That way, the primary source of water could come through the rivers and lakes of the area. However, as the nation built settlements closer to rain territory, they installed drains into their houses that would lead into nearby rivers. These drains also heralded the communities' plumbing systems.
Further, houses were given metal walls for structural integrity. Because the sun didn't shine directly onto the walls, there was no risk of the dwellers getting baked alive. Metal walls allowed Keyrit-Welokyi residents to dig deeper, ultimately establishing floors and extra rooms.

Architecture

The houses built by the Keyrit-Welokyi were by their definition hidden from their neighbors, so internal design, while still usually using metal walls, varied wildly in appearance and design. The primary issue was the set of storefronts and shops above the houses. With the exception of nighttime institutions, no local shops were allowed to have bright lights emanating from their stands. This led to bright-colored, and eventually neon-colored, designs. Stripes, artwork, and distinctive geometric designs were the hallmark of neighborhood bazaars.

History

The terrain of Keyrit, at least the commonly habitable parts, had very soft soil and very predictable water routes, allowing many residents to ascend to the peaks of small hills and establish their communities thusly. Many of the oldest communities sit on the tallest peaks. Their age is such that one can note erosion patterns. Metal walls that had once been buried deep underground now protruded from the soil. This stark contrast ultimately convinced many to cover the ground between the kavegrei with cement-like material.

Type

House

Related Professions

• Raitutra: Home Drainers

Owning Organization

Keyrit, Iathoya Takalarkyi: Daskalarch Order of Keyrit