Large City: Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	G̈ifêvîlêg̈êyê Zone
Region	Duzirequsu Woodlands
Founded	1191
Community Leader	Lord Brilëi
Area	216 km² (86 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation	1026 m (3366 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	261 cm/y (102 in/y)
Population	51035
Population Density	236 people per km² (593 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Elven High Magic
Naming
Native name	Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê
Pronunciation	/ɘˈqëvɪ/ /ˈqɘmi ʤiˈnèna/
Direct Translation	[successful] [vein]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

The name Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê is derived from the Goblin language, as Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê was founded by Tshêbë, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê receives an average of 261 cm/y (102 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê covers an area of nearly 216 km² (86 mi²), and an average elevation of 1026 m (3366 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê was founded durring the late 13th century in summer of the year 1191, by Tshêbë. The establishment of Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Tshêbë electing to pay people to resettle in Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê is buildings have been located at convienant points along the valley Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the premissive packed earth streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. 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. Unfortuantly, these brittle defences are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Even with that as it is, everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or much of both. The town should be gone, not dying. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable.

Civic Infrastructure

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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 Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê's parks.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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.

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

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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. Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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 Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê 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

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by dynamic designs and complex architectural plan forms; intended to heighten feelings of motion and sensuality, and frequently based on the oval. It made extensive and extreme use of: Grandeur, Contrast, Curves and twists, Rich surface treatments, Gilded statuary, Bright colors, Vividly painted ceilings, Fragmented or deliberately incomplete elements, Large-scale frescoes, Dramatic central projections on an external facade, the use of plaster, stucco, or marble finishing, Illusory effects such as trompe l’oeil, and pear-shaped domes. While beloved by the nobility, the common folk tended to despise the style due to the massive consumption of resources required for even a small building constructed in this style.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is recurring in Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê.

The Megafauna, Megatherium near Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê are known to be quite timid.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Illusion 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.

Agriculture

Dairy Farmers: 95
Farmers: 154
Farm Laborer: 340
Hunters: 175
Milk Maids: 137
Ranchers: 69
Ranch Hands: 147
Shepherds: 121

Farmland: 203119 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 12758
Poultry: 153105
Swine: 10207
Sheep: 510
Goats: 102
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 5103

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 102
Blacksmiths: 110
Bookbinders: 66
Buckle-makers: 67
Cabinetmakers: 127
Candlemakers: 175
Carpenters: 185
Clothmakers: 137
Coach and Harness Makers: 53
Coopers: 134
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 70
Copyists: 49
Cutlers: 43
Fabricworkers: 115
Farrier: 351
Furriers: 33
Glassworkers: 170
Gunsmiths: 109
Harness-Makers: 49
Hatters: 97
Hosiery Workers: 37
Jewelers: 60
Leatherwrights: 130
Locksmiths: 50
Matchstick makers: 81
Musical Instrument Makers: 71
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 67
Paper Workers: 78
Plasterers: 68
Pursemakers: 82
Roofers: 51
Ropemakers: 51
Rugmakers: 48
Saddlers: 94
Scabbardmakers: 112
Scalemakers: 55
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 33
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 49
Shoemakers: 50
Soap and Tallow Workers: 179
Tailors: 351
Tanners: 68
Upholsterers: 73
Watchmakers: 66
Weavers: 137
Whitesmiths: 41

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 34
Arcana Sellers: 34
Beer-Sellers: 68
Booksellers: 85
Butchers: 134
Chandlers: 118
Chicken Butchers: 143
Entrepreneurs: 54
Fine Clothiers: 134
Fishmongers: 134
Florists: 30
Potion Sellers: 89
Resellers: 204
Spice Merchants: 63
Wine-sellers: 100
Wheelwright: 81
Woodsellers: 49

Service workers

Bakers: 255
Barbers: 237
Coachmen: 71
Cooks: 221
Doctors: 109
Gamekeepers: 82
Grooms: 45
Hairdressers: 182
Healers: 136
Housekeepers: 141
Housemaids: 255
House Stewards: 141
Inns: 49
Laundry maids: 98
Maidservants: 170
Nursery Maids: 102
Pastrycooks: 170
Restaurateur: 255
Tavern Keepers: 221

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 70
Bleachers: 47
Chemical Workers: 30
Coal Heavers: 106
In-Town Couriers: 118
Long Haul Couriers: 110
Dockyard Workers: 115
Gas Workers: 25
Hay Merchants: 43
Leech Collectors: 122
Millers: 124
Miners: 115
Oilmen and Polishers: 81
Postmen: 115
Pure Finder: 69
Skinners: 164
Sugar Refiners: 29
Tosher: 85
Warehousemen: 164
Watercarriers: 114
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 137

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 62
Alchemist: 73
Clerk: 100
Dentists: 52
Educators: 129
Engineers: 73
Gardeners: 52
Mages: 38
Plumbers: 56
Pharmacist: 59
Professors: 22
Scientists: 38
Wizards: 22

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 48
Bankers: 70
Civil Clerks: 130
Civic Iudex: 57
Consultants: 33
Exorcist: 118
Fixers: 63
Kami Clerk: 97
Landlords: 95
Lawyers: 63
Legend Keepers: 89
Militia Officers: 364
Monks, Monastic: 164
Monks, Civic: 170
Historian, Oral: 121
Historian, Textual: 60
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 113
Priests: 243
Rangers: 69
Rat Catchers: 80
Scholars: 79
Spiritualist: 104
Slayers: 29
Storytellers: 179
Military Officers: 196

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 159
Comfort Services: 189
Enchanters: 57
Herbalists: 55
Jaminators: 204
Needleworkers: 159
Potters: 85
Preserve Makers: 159
Quilters: 71
Seamsters: 221
Spinners: 150
Tinker: 56
Weaver: 124

Artists

Actors: 53
Architects: 20
Bards: 78
Costumers: 31
Dancers: 60
Drafters: 33
Engravers: 42
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 24
Glaziers: 54
Inlayers: 48
Musicians: 170
Painters, Art: 26
Playwrights: 54
Sculptors, Art: 44
Wood Carvers: 170
Writers: 196

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 175
Canners: 159
Cheesmakers: 204
Ice Merchants: 22
Millers: 108
Picklers: 86
Smokers: 63
Stockmakers: 57
Tobacconists: 79
Tallowmakers: 121

19520 of Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

30495 of Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1020 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

While private tutelage of worthy apprentices can be had even in most remote villages, Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê is home to a proper school dedicated to teaching magic. Such schools are usually small, with no more than a few dozen pupils, most of whom will fail for lack of talent or discipline. The instructors are rarely first-rate, usually serving only for the pay and status, but sometimes a genius sorcerer will find a reason to observe likely apprentices here. Given the unfortunate accident potential of the school, it’s probably isolated or well-fortified.

Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

History

The the a banner of Charm, an a banner imbued with potent amounts of Charm energies was created in Gezyan-qêmi Jinèna Ratê by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.