Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge (/ˈqu̹na/ /ˈkəge/ [intimate] [air; gas; weather]) is a subtropical Large City located in Kûyî Bàyâ Kingdom, I Qûhu̹ Empire, within the Warren.

The name Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge is derived from the Sylvin language, as Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge was founded by Ermpftó̄̄ Ga̋ń̄r 'Hit Stella' Jō̄ Ra̋chīs Cú̄s, who was culturaly Rattu.

Climate

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge has a yearly average temperature of 8°C (46°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -10°C (14°F). Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge receives an average of 309 cm/y (121 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge covers an area of nearly 72 km² (28 mi²), and an average elevation of 4172 m (13687 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge was founded durring the early 13th century in winter of the year 1211, by Ermpftó̄̄ Ga̋ń̄r 'Hit Stella' Jō̄ Ra̋chīs Cú̄s. The establishment of Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Ermpftó̄̄ Ga̋ń̄r 'Hit Stella' Jō̄ Ra̋chīs Cú̄s electing to pay people to resettle in Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge was built using the conventions of Rattu durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge is buildings are arranged arround a network of crampt packed earth 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 has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the city is well defended against anything short of an army. The brittle defences 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.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge is not quite well. Something happened here, perhapse recently, perhapse long ago. Whatever it was, it settled into the very soul of the city like a festering wound. The people go about their day well enough, but there’s a tention in the air you can cut with a knife. There’s a patern to the panic. It’s not easy to see, and no one quite agrees on what it is, but the locals know and operate under this pattern. It shapes everything they do, and you feel as if you’ve almost worked it out only for some small detail to devastate your theory every time you try and comprehend it.

Civic Infrastructure

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

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

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge 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 Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge's parks.

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

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge 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.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge 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.

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

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

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge 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.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge 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.

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

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge 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. Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge 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 Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge's natural decorations nor waterways.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge 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.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge 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.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge 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

The locals have cut a deal with some unspeakable entity, trading some form of tribute (benign of horrific) in exchange for the being’s forbearance or assistance. Outsiders may be ignorant of the bargain, or they may know that the community is in thrall but be too fearful of its master to take action against them. The creature likely serves as a protector as well as a tyrant, so the locals may be content with the deal even if it doesn’t offer any further inducement or aid.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge it is impossible to directly or indirectly lie.

The Venomroach near Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge are known to be quite timid.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves bloodletting to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 3 via throat chanting.

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.

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge Census Data: Year 2000

6368 of Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 357 work in Agriculture
• 1428 work as Craftsmen
• 512 work as Merchants
• 973 work as Service Workers
• 664 work as General Laborers
• 262 work as Skilled Laborers
• 907 work as Civil Servants
• 576 work in Cottage Industries
• 355 work as Artists
• 334 work in Produce Industries

10310 of Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 340 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Chyameya Qu̹na Kàge's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History