Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu (/ulk/ /kjə˞ cu/ [excellent; fantastic; wonderful; fabulous; terrific; superb; amazing] [dusk]) is a temperate Town located in the Slïrddáms Principality of the Cochian City-state.

The name Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu is derived from the Gnollish language, as Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu was founded by Máldes vyim Rolɑrtɑcu, who was culturaly Gnollish.

Climate

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu has a yearly average temperature of 5°C (41°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 13°C (55°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -2°C (29°F). Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu receives an average of 226 cm/y (88 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3198 m (10492 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu was founded durring the early 13th century in spring of the year 1208, by Máldes vyim Rolɑrtɑcu. The establishment of Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu was built using the conventions of Gnollish durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu 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.

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu is buildings have been located at convienant points along the mountain Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the crampt cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town 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 town is well defended against anything short of an army. Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu's brittle defences 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 town as needed.

Before you’ve even set foot into the heart of Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu, you can smell it. The incense. It hangs about the town like a cloud. Monks, priests, and clerics are everywhere, all dedicated to the same god, all performing the same rituals to bless and anoint buildings, streets, people, animals, you name it they are or have blessed it. The same holy symbol is everywhere too. Its on buildings, on people, and even branded into livestock. This certainly loves its god. More than it loves wealth. The town is very clearly poor. Buildings are run down in ways that are not imeadiatly obvious. The people are a bit too thin. The market is very eager to sell to newcomers, but not so eager to buy from them. There’s also a general lack of the hum and buzz of healthy industry in Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu.

Civic Infrastructure

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu.

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu 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.

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu 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.

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

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu 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.

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu 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

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu's garrison 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 Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu 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 Church Grim near Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 1 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.

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu Census Data: Year 2000

361 of Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 79 work as Craftsmen
• 28 work as Merchants
• 61 work as Service Workers
• 35 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 52 work as Civil Servants
• 33 work in Cottage Industries
• 17 work as Artists
• 19 work in Produce Industries

791 of Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 35 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu since its creation, but now it's beginning to decay. It may function only intermittently, now, or its effects may have curdled into something double-edged. The locals have no idea how to fix it, and indeed, it may not be possible to repair it with modern science or sorcery.

Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu is known for its unusual rock formations.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu lost 159 people, 282 livestock, and 51 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 51, when members of Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu's militia enacted an operation to secure a particular mine to utilize it for a specific task. The operation was complicated by blistering heat, such that many succumbed to heatstroke. The conflict ended with a last stand against the enemy until a particular event occurred, which ended in victory for Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Iyuzeld Ulk-kjá Cïu's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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