Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy (/sɛ́/ /gɒ̌mæ/ [jealous] [nut]) is a subtropical Town located in the Mawtḩī Zár Provence of the Kingdom of Hobben.

The name Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy is derived from the Goblin language, as Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy was founded by Gèsî, who was culturaly Hobgoblin.

Climate

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 14°C (57°F). Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy receives an average of 276 cm/y (108 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3570 m (11712 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy was founded durring the early 13th century in winter of the year 1246, by Gèsî. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy was built using the conventions of Hobgoblin durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy is no diffrent. The town'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.

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy is buildings folow an organic layout of spacious flagstone streets whihch gives the town a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The town posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy's failry decent fortifications 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.

Right off the bat Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. This wealth has brought the town nothing but neurosis, if you can believe your eyes. Everyone acts as if you’re out to take a piece of them. Every door is locked and every window barred. Efforts are made to make you feel welcome, but only in the public areas of the town, particularly the market.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy 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.

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy 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.

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy 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.

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

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy 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 Town. Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy 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.

Cultural Notes

There’s a relatively new religion in Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy which is rapidly gaining power. It might be a sectarian offshoot of a major faith, the unique product of a new prophet, or an outside faith backed by wealthy and powerful foreign supporters. Depending on the demands made on believers, the new faith may be a matter of concern only to the existing clergy, or it might be a major flashpoint for conflict in the community.

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..

In Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy rain occurs in reverse with water pooling up from the earth then falling into the skies to from clouds, this unsettles every visitor that sees it.

The Ooze, Amber near Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves creating small tokens to channel Augury energies of tier 1 via oratory performances.

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.

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy Census Data: Year 2000

349 of Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 24 work in Agriculture
• 80 work as Craftsmen
• 27 work as Merchants
• 57 work as Service Workers
• 31 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 50 work as Civil Servants
• 33 work in Cottage Industries
• 18 work as Artists
• 18 work in Produce Industries

757 of Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 58 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a dragon and brought its hoard to Ga̋w Gaw̌mē Vǖy, where it was shared with all. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.

History