Boke Weèqtuj̼ù (/we/ /ɛqˈtuj̼ʊ/ [goal (objective); target] [central]) is a temperate Large City located in the Ftiyāobāt Region of the Tetburland.
The name Boke Weèqtuj̼ù is derived from the Sylvin language, as Boke Weèqtuj̼ù was founded by Tsilêv, who was culturaly Tauran.
Climate
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Boke Weèqtuj̼ù receives an average of 222 cm/y (87 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Boke Weèqtuj̼ù covers an area of nearly 182 km2 (72 mi2), and an average elevation of 5032 m (16509 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù was founded durring the late 14th century in fall of the year 1255, by Tsilêv. The establishment of Boke Weèqtuj̼ù was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Boke Weèqtuj̼ù's construction back out of the project. Tsilêv pushed on reguardles, and Boke Weèqtuj̼ù was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Boke Weèqtuj̼ù is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of broad cobblestone streets which form hexical 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 is defended by arcane means. It's hard to spot at first, but there's a tell tell shimmer in the air arround Boke Weèqtuj̼ù, and you can spot the ocasional warding glyph carved into a rock or tree all arround town. These mystical defences are ancient, unknowable, and unassailable by current means... Assuming everything is in working order. Otherwise, the wards are little more than a deathtrap. The city's Relic of the World That Was are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the city's defences.
A look around Boke Weèqtuj̼ù gives the unmistakable impression the town is one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which Boke Weèqtuj̼ù brings to mind.
Civic Infrastructure
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Boke Weèqtuj̼ù's parks.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Boke Weèqtuj̼ù.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Boke Weèqtuj̼ù's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù's natural decorations nor waterways.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù 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 Weèqtuj̼ù 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.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù 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
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is based upon new and innovative technologies of construction and the idea that form should follow function. It was an embrace of minimalism and a rejection of ornament. The style became characterized by an emphasis on volume, asymmetrical compositions, and minimal ornamentation..
In Boke Weèqtuj̼ù during thunderstorms, with each flash of lightning, everyone sees different monsters from the corner of their eyes.
The Spider, Scarlet (Tiny) near Boke Weèqtuj̼ù are known to be more aggressive than normal.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves line dance to channel Conjuration energies of tier 3 via oath swearing.
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.
Agriculture
Dairy Farmers: 83
Farmers: 122
Farm Laborer: 237
Hunters: 158
Milk Maids: 129
Ranchers: 57
Ranch Hands: 127
Shepherds: 101
Farmland: 172176 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 10707
Poultry: 128490
Swine: 8566
Sheep: 428
Goats: 85
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 4283
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 89
Blacksmiths: 95
Bookbinders: 54
Buckle-makers: 60
Cabinetmakers: 107
Candlemakers: 142
Carpenters: 131
Clothmakers: 112
Coach and Harness Makers: 45
Coopers: 104
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 59
Copyists: 41
Cutlers: 36
Fabricworkers: 97
Farrier: 407
Furriers: 27
Glassworkers: 171
Gunsmiths: 90
Harness-Makers: 40
Hatters: 90
Hosiery Workers: 30
Jewelers: 48
Leatherwrights: 112
Locksmiths: 43
Matchstick makers: 65
Musical Instrument Makers: 61
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 52
Paper Workers: 63
Plasterers: 56
Pursemakers: 70
Roofers: 45
Ropemakers: 44
Rugmakers: 39
Saddlers: 76
Scabbardmakers: 103
Scalemakers: 45
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 27
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 39
Shoemakers: 40
Soap and Tallow Workers: 155
Tailors: 317
Tanners: 50
Upholsterers: 61
Watchmakers: 61
Weavers: 118
Whitesmiths: 35
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 29
Arcana Sellers: 29
Beer-Sellers: 58
Booksellers: 65
Butchers: 118
Chandlers: 104
Chicken Butchers: 124
Entrepreneurs: 43
Fine Clothiers: 107
Fishmongers: 104
Florists: 26
Potion Sellers: 76
Resellers: 171
Spice Merchants: 57
Wine-sellers: 82
Wheelwright: 65
Woodsellers: 40
Service workers
Bakers: 214
Barbers: 199
Coachmen: 61
Cooks: 178
Doctors: 90
Gamekeepers: 65
Grooms: 37
Hairdressers: 142
Healers: 111
Housekeepers: 125
Housemaids: 214
House Stewards: 125
Inns: 40
Laundry maids: 79
Maidservants: 147
Nursery Maids: 85
Pastrycooks: 152
Restaurateur: 203
Tavern Keepers: 186
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 60
Bleachers: 38
Chemical Workers: 24
Coal Heavers: 85
In-Town Couriers: 99
Long Haul Couriers: 89
Dockyard Workers: 95
Gas Workers: 21
Hay Merchants: 36
Leech Collectors: 117
Millers: 95
Miners: 104
Oilmen and Polishers: 64
Postmen: 87
Pure Finder: 58
Skinners: 112
Sugar Refiners: 24
Tosher: 67
Warehousemen: 164
Watercarriers: 88
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 118
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 58
Alchemist: 64
Clerk: 87
Dentists: 43
Educators: 127
Engineers: 65
Gardeners: 41
Mages: 31
Plumbers: 46
Pharmacist: 50
Professors: 18
Scientists: 31
Wizards: 18
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 41
Bankers: 58
Civil Clerks: 93
Civic Iudex: 48
Consultants: 28
Exorcist: 99
Fixers: 50
Kami Clerk: 88
Landlords: 86
Lawyers: 53
Legend Keepers: 72
Militia Officers: 329
Monks, Monastic: 147
Monks, Civic: 118
Historian, Oral: 104
Historian, Textual: 50
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 107
Priests: 147
Rangers: 57
Rat Catchers: 63
Scholars: 66
Spiritualist: 77
Slayers: 24
Storytellers: 145
Military Officers: 147
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 138
Comfort Services: 178
Enchanters: 46
Herbalists: 46
Jaminators: 147
Needleworkers: 129
Potters: 69
Preserve Makers: 118
Quilters: 65
Seamsters: 285
Spinners: 125
Tinker: 47
Weaver: 112
Artists
Actors: 45
Architects: 16
Bards: 65
Costumers: 25
Dancers: 50
Drafters: 27
Engravers: 34
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 20
Glaziers: 44
Inlayers: 41
Musicians: 122
Painters, Art: 21
Playwrights: 44
Sculptors, Art: 37
Wood Carvers: 147
Writers: 171
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 152
Canners: 118
Cheesmakers: 152
Ice Merchants: 18
Millers: 91
Picklers: 73
Smokers: 56
Stockmakers: 48
Tobacconists: 67
Tallowmakers: 99
16443 of Boke Weèqtuj̼ù's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
931 work in Agriculture
3852 work as Craftsmen
1298 work as Merchants
2453 work as Service Workers
1645 work as General Laborers
679 work as Skilled Laborers
2297 work as Civil Servants
1505 work in Cottage Industries
909 work as Artists
874 work in Produce Industries
24674 of Boke Weèqtuj̼ù's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1713 (4%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù is surrounded by dangerous terrain: miasmatic swamps, perilous crevasses, radioactive badlands, a pocket of or some other harmful topography. Boke Weèqtuj̼ù might prefer the defensive potential of the terrain here, or have found a precious resource worth the danger. The terrain might have formed at some time since the founding, with the citizens struggling to make terms with the new danger.
Boke Weèqtuj̼ù is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.
POI
History
The the a lanturn of Abjuration, an a lanturn imbued with notable amounts of Abjuration energies was created near Boke Vènzāv by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.