Jamzidususa

Jamzidususa (Jamzi /duˈsusa/ [gauge] [thigh]) is a subtropical Town located in the Rúpoůj Aysh Moot of the Viceroyalty of Rosid.

The name Jamzidususa is derived from the Faeish language, as Jamzidususa was founded by Zeshêpí Tsal̄ůh́a, who was culturaly Fae.

Climate

Jamzidususa has a yearly average temperature of 10°C (50°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -5°C (23°F). Jamzidususa receives an average of 244 cm/y (96 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Jamzidususa covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3126 m (10255 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Jamzidususa was founded durring the early 12th century in fall of the year 1137, by Zeshêpí Tsal̄ůh́a. The establishment of Jamzidususa was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Zeshêpí Tsal̄ůh́a electing to pay people to resettle in Jamzidususa.

Jamzidususa was built using the conventions of Fae durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Jamzidususa is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Jamzidususa is buildings have been located at convienant points along the rivers Jamzidususa was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the narrow cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. The town's minimaly adiquite are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

A look around Jamzidususa has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. 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. People seem to be allowed to do as they please with little harmoney to anything. It feels less like a town, and more like a spot people just happened to place their homes. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Jamzidususa long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Jamzidususa 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.

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

Jamzidususa 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.

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

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

Jamzidususa 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

Jamzidususa's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used has a sleek, linear appearance with stylized, often geometric ornamentation. The primary facade of its buildings often featured a series of set backs that create a stepped outline. Low-relief decorative panels can be found at entrances, around windows, along roof edges or as string courses. It was best known for its use of smooth finish building materials such as stucco, concrete block, glazed brick or mosaic tile. Decorative details can incorporate various artistic or exotic motifs to suit the building's function or the architect's whim. Chevrons, zigzags, and other geometrical motifs are common forms of ornament.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is short in Jamzidususa.

The Shredskin near Jamzidususa are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Jamzidususa's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves gestures to channel Mysticism energies of tier 3 via speaking in tongues.

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.

Jamzidususa Census Data: Year 2000

394 of Jamzidususa's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 85 work as Craftsmen
• 30 work as Merchants
• 64 work as Service Workers
• 40 work as General Laborers
• 14 work as Skilled Laborers
• 60 work as Civil Servants
• 35 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

848 of Jamzidususa's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 51 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Jamzidususa is a major trade hub, connecting several important cities or resource production areas. It’s probably at an important river juncture, ancient crossroads, or occupying the only safe path through some perilous wilderness. Its position may be important enough that it can survive on trade alone, despite being unable to feed itself with the surrounding land. Such hubs are usually heavily garrisoned by the lord who profits from their tariffs and taxes.

Jamzidususa is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

The the a necklace of Enchantment, an a necklace imbued with potent amounts of Enchantment energies was created near Jamzidususa by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History