G̈lês-viqo Ye (/ˈfèzɪ/ /ˈviqo/ [stupid; dumb; silly] [screen; curtain]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Aselumeman County of the Union of Engineers.
The name G̈lês-viqo Ye is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as G̈lês-viqo Ye was founded by Glêtesho, who was culturaly Iron Elvish.
Climate
G̈lês-viqo Ye has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). G̈lês-viqo Ye receives an average of 213 cm/y (83 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. G̈lês-viqo Ye covers an area of nearly 271 km2 (108 mi2), and an average elevation of 5352 m (17559 ft) above sea level.
Overview
G̈lês-viqo Ye was founded durring the late 14th century in fall of the year 1351, by Glêtesho. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.
G̈lês-viqo Ye was built using the conventions of Iron Elvish durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and G̈lês-viqo Ye 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.
G̈lês-viqo Ye is is constructed arround a semi-circular broad baked earthen mainstreet, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The city posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of G̈lês-viqo Ye weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. G̈lês-viqo Ye's budget focused millitary grade defenses are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the city as needed.
A look around G̈lês-viqo Ye shows G̈lês-viqo Ye is little more than a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Birbes can be seen changing hands openly, such that it must be customary to do so and must have been for a long time. The locals have no fear, no annoyance at the state of things, it simply is.
Civic Infrastructure
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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.
G̈lês-viqo Ye has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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 G̈lês-viqo Ye. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for G̈lês-viqo Ye's parks.
G̈lês-viqo Ye has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within G̈lês-viqo Ye.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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.
G̈lês-viqo Ye has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.
G̈lês-viqo Ye has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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.
G̈lês-viqo Ye has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain G̈lês-viqo Ye's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
G̈lês-viqo Ye has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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. G̈lês-viqo Ye's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.
G̈lês-viqo Ye's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
G̈lês-viqo Ye has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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 G̈lês-viqo Ye's natural decorations nor waterways.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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.
G̈lês-viqo Ye 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
G̈lês-viqo Ye is home to a distinct subculture, who are either the majority here or have the dominant positions in the community. Architecture, local laws, and social customs are all tuned to suit them, and they may not be particularly forgiving or friendly to the major culture of the region. Communities that are not outright independent usually make an arm's-length submission to a local lord.
G̈lês-viqo Ye's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for the combined use of arcuated and trabeated construction, employing arches and constructed with post and lintel. The arch served as the style's chief structural element, with flanking columns serving as buttresses or decorations. While the general shape of their structures could be generously described as simplistic, the use of these arches and columns created a most distinct ascetic which is easily distinguishable on sight to armatures and experts alike.
Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is recurring in G̈lês-viqo Ye.
The Vodyanoi near G̈lês-viqo Ye are known to be quite timid.
G̈lês-viqo Ye's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves line dance to channel Invocation energies of tier 3 via 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.
Agriculture
Dairy Farmers: 123
Farmers: 182
Farm Laborer: 398
Hunters: 227
Milk Maids: 172
Ranchers: 82
Ranch Hands: 157
Shepherds: 163
Farmland: 256852 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 15933
Poultry: 191205
Swine: 12747
Sheep: 637
Goats: 127
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 6373
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 130
Blacksmiths: 144
Bookbinders: 81
Buckle-makers: 86
Cabinetmakers: 141
Candlemakers: 236
Carpenters: 216
Clothmakers: 182
Coach and Harness Makers: 66
Coopers: 167
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 86
Copyists: 59
Cutlers: 53
Fabricworkers: 141
Farrier: 326
Furriers: 40
Glassworkers: 212
Gunsmiths: 143
Harness-Makers: 62
Hatters: 131
Hosiery Workers: 45
Jewelers: 74
Leatherwrights: 151
Locksmiths: 64
Matchstick makers: 95
Musical Instrument Makers: 95
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 81
Paper Workers: 93
Plasterers: 84
Pursemakers: 113
Roofers: 69
Ropemakers: 65
Rugmakers: 61
Saddlers: 111
Scabbardmakers: 146
Scalemakers: 70
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 40
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 61
Shoemakers: 63
Soap and Tallow Workers: 240
Tailors: 509
Tanners: 79
Upholsterers: 91
Watchmakers: 86
Weavers: 193
Whitesmiths: 52
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 43
Arcana Sellers: 43
Beer-Sellers: 81
Booksellers: 99
Butchers: 151
Chandlers: 163
Chicken Butchers: 165
Entrepreneurs: 66
Fine Clothiers: 163
Fishmongers: 163
Florists: 39
Potion Sellers: 109
Resellers: 265
Spice Merchants: 84
Wine-sellers: 124
Wheelwright: 101
Woodsellers: 61
Service workers
Bakers: 398
Barbers: 271
Coachmen: 93
Cooks: 254
Doctors: 134
Gamekeepers: 99
Grooms: 54
Hairdressers: 227
Healers: 161
Housekeepers: 163
Housemaids: 335
House Stewards: 199
Inns: 61
Laundry maids: 113
Maidservants: 236
Nursery Maids: 111
Pastrycooks: 212
Restaurateur: 303
Tavern Keepers: 245
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 93
Bleachers: 57
Chemical Workers: 37
Coal Heavers: 122
In-Town Couriers: 135
Long Haul Couriers: 144
Dockyard Workers: 148
Gas Workers: 30
Hay Merchants: 53
Leech Collectors: 161
Millers: 163
Miners: 151
Oilmen and Polishers: 98
Postmen: 148
Pure Finder: 83
Skinners: 187
Sugar Refiners: 36
Tosher: 101
Warehousemen: 227
Watercarriers: 123
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 187
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 81
Alchemist: 93
Clerk: 135
Dentists: 63
Educators: 179
Engineers: 92
Gardeners: 63
Mages: 47
Plumbers: 70
Pharmacist: 74
Professors: 27
Scientists: 47
Wizards: 28
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 62
Bankers: 90
Civil Clerks: 151
Civic Iudex: 68
Consultants: 41
Exorcist: 141
Fixers: 75
Kami Clerk: 116
Landlords: 123
Lawyers: 82
Legend Keepers: 118
Militia Officers: 579
Monks, Monastic: 205
Monks, Civic: 205
Historian, Oral: 148
Historian, Textual: 72
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 144
Priests: 236
Rangers: 81
Rat Catchers: 98
Scholars: 101
Spiritualist: 124
Slayers: 36
Storytellers: 249
Military Officers: 199
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 199
Comfort Services: 265
Enchanters: 72
Herbalists: 70
Jaminators: 212
Needleworkers: 219
Potters: 101
Preserve Makers: 187
Quilters: 96
Seamsters: 265
Spinners: 187
Tinker: 70
Weaver: 159
Artists
Actors: 67
Architects: 24
Bards: 96
Costumers: 39
Dancers: 76
Drafters: 41
Engravers: 50
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 31
Glaziers: 69
Inlayers: 61
Musicians: 187
Painters, Art: 32
Playwrights: 67
Sculptors, Art: 54
Wood Carvers: 212
Writers: 219
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 205
Canners: 199
Cheesmakers: 212
Ice Merchants: 28
Millers: 124
Picklers: 106
Smokers: 82
Stockmakers: 73
Tobacconists: 99
Tallowmakers: 138
24223 of G̈lês-viqo Ye's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
1381 work in Agriculture
5533 work as Craftsmen
1920 work as Merchants
3669 work as Service Workers
2484 work as General Laborers
999 work as Skilled Laborers
3544 work as Civil Servants
2102 work in Cottage Industries
1325 work as Artists
1266 work in Produce Industries
35688 of G̈lês-viqo Ye's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 3824 (6%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
G̈lês-viqo Ye is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.
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History
The the a suit of Kasten-brust armour of Illusion, an a suit of Kasten-brust armour imbued with great amounts of Illusion energies was created in G̈lês-viqo Ye by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.