Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v (/bip/ /ˈkɪ̞vuc/ [blur] [foreigner]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Màvēvāv Region of the Tetburland.

The name Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Goblin language, as Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Hrur, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 185 cm/y (72 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 225 km² (90 mi²), and an average elevation of 4454 m (14612 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the early 15th century in spring of the year 1425, by Hrur. The establishment of Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature timber and earth construction, with most buildigns first floors resembling mounds of earth, with subsequent floors appearing as elaborate log cabins, with each building forming a tiered pyramid of sorts fromed from the stack of rectangular, peek roofed cabins. Most wooden bracing, support, and trim is carved with decorative knotwork, and the larger structures even feature painted trim which emphasises the knotwork.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of crampt split-log ties streets which form octogonal paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The city posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. The city's failry decent fortifications have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the city.

The first thing you notice about Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v is the large sign at the entrance welcoming you to their humble city. Children come up to you and say hi, some asking if you’ve fought any big monsters, and others just zipping away after their hello. The adults are much the same. By the time you’ve made it a significant way into the town you’ve been invited to a tavern for a pint to drink in exchange for news of the world. You’ve also had no less than three older women give you a sweetroll and direct your attention to their still unmarried children. It would be creepy if it wasn't so sincere.

Civic Infrastructure

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's parks.

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

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

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

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Large City. Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.

Cultural Notes

There’s a relatively new religion in Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v which is rapidly gaining power. It might be a sectarian offshoot of a major faith, the unique product of a new prophet, or an outside faith backed by wealthy and powerful foreign supporters. Depending on the demands made on believers, the new faith may be a matter of concern only to the existing clergy, or it might be a major flashpoint for conflict in the community.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is skipped in Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v.

The Skinwraith near Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves performance art to channel Transmutation energies of tier 1 via proclamations.

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.

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

20467 of Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 1082 work in Agriculture
• 4491 work as Craftsmen
• 1703 work as Merchants
• 3223 work as Service Workers
• 2075 work as General Laborers
• 841 work as Skilled Laborers
• 3114 work as Civil Servants
• 1752 work in Cottage Industries
• 1113 work as Artists
• 1073 work in Produce Industries

31693 of Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1064 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v lost 229 people, 257 livestock, and 56 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 194, when members of Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's militia enacted an operation to locate a particular depot. The operation was complicated by major logistical problems. The conflict ended with a last stand against the enemy until a particular event occurred, which ended in defeat for Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Bipkíhvuk Ji̊ Qi̊v's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History