Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya (/cu̽ˈjuvʊ/ /ˈəmæ/ [aesthetic] [wife]) is a temperate Large City located in the Temmī̄f Principality of the Lallalo.
The name Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya is derived from the Sylvin language, as Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya was founded by Trëgë, who was culturaly Rattu.
Climate
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya has a yearly average temperature of 6°C (42°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold -13°C (9°F). Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya receives an average of 245 cm/y (96 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya covers an area of nearly 91 km2 (36 mi2), and an average elevation of 2436 m (7992 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya was founded durring the early 14th century in winter of the year 1326, by Trëgë. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Trëgë.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya was built using the conventions of Rattu durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya is buildings are arranged arround a single restrictive canals mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the city a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. 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specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment.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. Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya's brittle defences 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.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya seems to be abandoned at first. There are people present, working their trades and going about their business like any community, it’s just they are absurdly quiet. Just as you start to think there might be trouble, you see most of them are smiling, quietly exchanging words with a friend, or simply enjoying the day as they work. It reminds you of an evening at home as everyone dined, having run out of things to talk about and embraced the savory meal before them.
Civic Infrastructure
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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 Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya's parks.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya has an Arts Academy which provides higher education in many fields including math, language arts, philosophy, engineering, and other such disciplines.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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. Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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 Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya's natural decorations nor waterways.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya 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
Two or more groups of citizens within Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya hate each other. Their neighbors or the local law have kept things from too-overt violence, but members of the groups will constantly interfere with their rivals and cause whatever misery they can get away with. This hate may spring from recent events, or it may be an inherited spite from old wrongs.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.
In Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya most nights are accompanied by colorful ribbons of light in the sky.
The Golem, Ice near Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Conjuration energies of tier 2 via throat 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.
Agriculture
Dairy Farmers: 42
Farmers: 61
Farm Laborer: 108
Hunters: 74
Milk Maids: 54
Ranchers: 27
Ranch Hands: 61
Shepherds: 57
Farmland: 87177 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 5421
Poultry: 65058
Swine: 4337
Sheep: 216
Goats: 43
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 2168
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 43
Blacksmiths: 50
Bookbinders: 28
Buckle-makers: 29
Cabinetmakers: 49
Candlemakers: 74
Carpenters: 66
Clothmakers: 54
Coach and Harness Makers: 22
Coopers: 55
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 29
Copyists: 21
Cutlers: 18
Fabricworkers: 47
Farrier: 117
Furriers: 13
Glassworkers: 80
Gunsmiths: 48
Harness-Makers: 20
Hatters: 40
Hosiery Workers: 15
Jewelers: 25
Leatherwrights: 50
Locksmiths: 21
Matchstick makers: 33
Musical Instrument Makers: 30
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 27
Paper Workers: 32
Plasterers: 28
Pursemakers: 38
Roofers: 22
Ropemakers: 22
Rugmakers: 21
Saddlers: 39
Scabbardmakers: 45
Scalemakers: 23
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 14
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 21
Shoemakers: 21
Soap and Tallow Workers: 78
Tailors: 139
Tanners: 26
Upholsterers: 32
Watchmakers: 28
Weavers: 61
Whitesmiths: 17
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 15
Arcana Sellers: 14
Beer-Sellers: 28
Booksellers: 33
Butchers: 52
Chandlers: 55
Chicken Butchers: 59
Entrepreneurs: 21
Fine Clothiers: 57
Fishmongers: 50
Florists: 13
Potion Sellers: 37
Resellers: 90
Spice Merchants: 29
Wine-sellers: 40
Wheelwright: 34
Woodsellers: 20
Service workers
Bakers: 94
Barbers: 92
Coachmen: 30
Cooks: 108
Doctors: 42
Gamekeepers: 32
Grooms: 19
Hairdressers: 69
Healers: 57
Housekeepers: 61
Housemaids: 135
House Stewards: 67
Inns: 21
Laundry maids: 38
Maidservants: 80
Nursery Maids: 40
Pastrycooks: 80
Restaurateur: 94
Tavern Keepers: 80
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 29
Bleachers: 20
Chemical Workers: 12
Coal Heavers: 44
In-Town Couriers: 52
Long Haul Couriers: 49
Dockyard Workers: 45
Gas Workers: 10
Hay Merchants: 18
Leech Collectors: 49
Millers: 49
Miners: 47
Oilmen and Polishers: 33
Postmen: 50
Pure Finder: 29
Skinners: 60
Sugar Refiners: 12
Tosher: 33
Warehousemen: 77
Watercarriers: 46
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 65
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 28
Alchemist: 31
Clerk: 47
Dentists: 22
Educators: 57
Engineers: 30
Gardeners: 21
Mages: 16
Plumbers: 22
Pharmacist: 25
Professors: 9
Scientists: 16
Wizards: 9
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 21
Bankers: 30
Civil Clerks: 49
Civic Iudex: 23
Consultants: 14
Exorcist: 54
Fixers: 25
Kami Clerk: 40
Landlords: 40
Lawyers: 26
Legend Keepers: 36
Militia Officers: 240
Monks, Monastic: 61
Monks, Civic: 65
Historian, Oral: 50
Historian, Textual: 26
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 50
Priests: 98
Rangers: 29
Rat Catchers: 31
Scholars: 32
Spiritualist: 41
Slayers: 12
Storytellers: 71
Military Officers: 83
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 63
Comfort Services: 83
Enchanters: 24
Herbalists: 24
Jaminators: 67
Needleworkers: 80
Potters: 36
Preserve Makers: 60
Quilters: 30
Seamsters: 127
Spinners: 72
Tinker: 24
Weaver: 54
Artists
Actors: 22
Architects: 8
Bards: 34
Costumers: 13
Dancers: 25
Drafters: 14
Engravers: 17
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 10
Glaziers: 22
Inlayers: 21
Musicians: 65
Painters, Art: 11
Playwrights: 24
Sculptors, Art: 19
Wood Carvers: 65
Writers: 69
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 77
Canners: 63
Cheesmakers: 72
Ice Merchants: 9
Millers: 48
Picklers: 36
Smokers: 27
Stockmakers: 24
Tobacconists: 34
Tallowmakers: 47
8168 of Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
442 work in Agriculture
1811 work as Craftsmen
647 work as Merchants
1239 work as Service Workers
829 work as General Laborers
333 work as Skilled Laborers
1247 work as Civil Servants
744 work in Cottage Industries
439 work as Artists
437 work in Produce Industries
11784 of Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1734 (8%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.
POI
History
The the a power core of Transmutation, an a power core imbued with notable amounts of Transmutation energies was created in Chyu̽yuvû àmæ Gûchya by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.