Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v (Flíhtew /ˈɛʤɪ̞g/ [hat] [excitement]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Iēibonjām Region of the Tetburland.

The name Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Goblin language, as Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Brêj, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°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 28°C (82°F). Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 298 cm/y (117 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 172 km² (68 mi²), and an average elevation of 48 m (157 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 14th century in summer of the year 1354, by Brêj. 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 Brêj.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings folow an organic layout of restrictive cobblestone streets whihch gives the city a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The city resides behind a palisade wall complete with battlments, a moat, and timber gatehouses with drawbridges. The robustly designed timber walls 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.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v’s streets. The city is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's parks.

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

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

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

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

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

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

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Arcane Academy which provides higher education in the arcane sciences.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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. Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

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

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v 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

The locals are in a state of despair and dull apathy. They've lost the things that used to give them pride and hope, with the best among them carrying on out of habitual duty and the worst giving ready hands to shameful deeds and ignoble acts. No one really believes the future can be better, and most seek only to satisfy immediate appetites.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v'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..

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is skipped in Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v.

The Tiger (Cat, Great) near Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be quite timid.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves reenactments to channel Augury energies of tier 3 via moments of science.

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.

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

15301 of Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 835 work in Agriculture
• 3465 work as Craftsmen
• 1249 work as Merchants
• 2318 work as Service Workers
• 1532 work as General Laborers
• 633 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2192 work as Civil Servants
• 1383 work in Cottage Industries
• 869 work as Artists
• 825 work in Produce Industries

23590 of Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2046 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v is known for its unusual rock formations.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami granted the town a great harvest. One of Flíhtewèjíhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History