Boke I̊iēy̼om

Boke I̊iēy̼om (/i̘j/ /j̼om/ [fantasy] [only]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Ftiyāobāt Region of the Tetburland.

The name Boke I̊iēy̼om is derived from the Sylvin language, as Boke I̊iēy̼om was founded by Shêlëd, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Boke I̊iēy̼om has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Boke I̊iēy̼om receives an average of 204 cm/y (80 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Boke I̊iēy̼om covers an area of nearly 132 km² (52 mi²), and an average elevation of 3396 m (11141 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Boke I̊iēy̼om was founded durring the early 11th century, by Shêlëd. The establishment of Boke I̊iēy̼om was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Shêlëd electing to pay people to resettle in Boke I̊iēy̼om.

Boke I̊iēy̼om was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Boke I̊iēy̼om is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Boke I̊iēy̼om is was constructed arround several restrictive paverstone mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The city sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Boke I̊iēy̼om's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the city's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. Boke I̊iēy̼om's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

Boke I̊iēy̼om has the unmistakable air of a city 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. Whatever industry once fueled Boke I̊iēy̼om ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Boke I̊iēy̼om 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.

Boke I̊iēy̼om 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.

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

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

Boke I̊iēy̼om 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.

Boke I̊iēy̼om 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.

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

Boke I̊iēy̼om has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Boke I̊iēy̼om 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. Boke I̊iēy̼om's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

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

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

Boke I̊iēy̼om 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.

Boke I̊iēy̼om 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 Boke I̊iēy̼om's natural decorations nor waterways.

Boke I̊iēy̼om 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.

Boke I̊iēy̼om 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.

Boke I̊iēy̼om 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

Boke I̊iēy̼om's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

In Boke I̊iēy̼om the stars are always right.

The Oni, Ja Noi near Boke I̊iēy̼om are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Boke I̊iēy̼om's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves orgies to channel Augury energies of tier 3 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.

Boke I̊iēy̼om Census Data: Year 2000

11815 of Boke I̊iēy̼om's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 631 work in Agriculture
• 2734 work as Craftsmen
• 945 work as Merchants
• 1734 work as Service Workers
• 1222 work as General Laborers
• 484 work as Skilled Laborers
• 1708 work as Civil Servants
• 1065 work in Cottage Industries
• 647 work as Artists
• 645 work in Produce Industries

17293 of Boke I̊iēy̼om's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2190 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Boke I̊iēy̼om is uncommonly rich, not only for the gentry but for the common citizens as well. They may produce a valuable good, oversee precious resource extraction, have special economic favors from the ruler, or simply have inherited a vast body of infrastructure. Their neighbors likely view them with envy, and outside raiders and exploiters find them an ideal target.

The roads leading into Boke I̊iēy̼om possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

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History

History