Boke Jàbqā

Boke Jàbqā (/ʤəb/ /qəˑ/ [crater; cavity] [burgundy]) is a subtropical City located in the Iēibonjām Region of the Tetburland.

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

Climate

Boke Jàbqā 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 26°C (78°F). Boke Jàbqā receives an average of 169 cm/y (66 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Boke Jàbqā covers an area of nearly 33 km² (13 mi²), and an average elevation of 1146 m (3759 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Boke Jàbqā was founded durring the late 14th century in fall of the year 1254, by Knihl. The establishment of Boke Jàbqā 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.

Boke Jàbqā was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Boke Jàbqā 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 Jàbqā is buildings are arranged arround a network of restrictive baked earthen streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the city's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Boke Jàbqā's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. The top tier civilian fortifications has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

A look around Boke Jàbqā has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine with the abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the city places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Boke Jàbqā long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Boke Jàbqā 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 City. Boke Jàbqā's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

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

Boke Jàbqā 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 Jàbqā's natural decorations nor waterways.

Boke Jàbqā 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 Jàbqā 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 Jàbqā 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 Jàbqā's chapel 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. .

In Boke Jàbqā leaves and flower petals never touch the ground.

The Shredskin near Boke Jàbqā are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Boke Jàbqā's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves sex to channel Abjuration energies of tier 2 via singing.

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 Jàbqā Census Data: Year 2000

2873 of Boke Jàbqā's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 166 work in Agriculture
• 640 work as Craftsmen
• 233 work as Merchants
• 437 work as Service Workers
• 300 work as General Laborers
• 117 work as Skilled Laborers
• 403 work as Civil Servants
• 251 work in Cottage Industries
• 165 work as Artists
• 161 work in Produce Industries

4590 of Boke Jàbqā's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 392 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Boke Jàbqā is known for its unusual rock formations.

POI

History

The the a guisarme of Mysticism, an a guisarme imbued with notable amounts of Mysticism energies was created in Boke Jàbqā by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History