Large City: Jifîlë-qêji Îè

Jifîlë-qêji Îè
Example Iron Elvish architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Karran County
Region	Kosaite Holt
Founded	1190
Community Leader	City Manager Trîv
Area	275 km² (110 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	17°C (62°F)
Average Elevation	1224 m (4015 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	257 cm/y (101 in/y)
Population	64636
Population Density	235 people per km² (587 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Charm
Naming
Native name	Jifîlë-qêji Îè
Pronunciation	/ˈrëɘ/ /ˈqɘʤi/
Direct Translation	[hay] [bat (winged mammal)]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Jifîlë-qêji Îè (/ˈrëɘ/ /ˈqɘʤi/ [hay] [bat (winged mammal)]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Karran County of the Union of Engineers.

The name Jifîlë-qêji Îè is derived from the Sylvin language, as Jifîlë-qêji Îè was founded by Trreggu, who was culturaly Iron Elvish.

Climate

Jifîlë-qêji Îè has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 18°C (64°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). Jifîlë-qêji Îè receives an average of 257 cm/y (101 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Jifîlë-qêji Îè covers an area of nearly 275 km² (110 mi²), and an average elevation of 1224 m (4015 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Jifîlë-qêji Îè was founded durring the late 13th century in summer of the year 1190, by Trreggu. The establishment of Jifîlë-qêji Îè was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Trreggu electing to pay people to resettle in Jifîlë-qêji Îè.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè was built using the conventions of Iron Elvish durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè is is constructed arround a semi-circular narrow cobblestone mainstreet, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The city has a defencive wall made from querried stone. The wall is equipped with a full set of battlments but the nature of its construction methodology leaves it somewhat vulnerable to siege equipment. That said, the city is well defended against anything short of an army. The city's cost-cutting-focused defences are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the city's defences.

A look around Jifîlë-qêji Îè gives you an uneasy feeling. 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. A second look around Jifîlë-qêji Îè makes it abundantly clear the city suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had.

Civic Infrastructure

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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 Jifîlë-qêji Îè. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Jifîlë-qêji Îè's parks.

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

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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.

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

Jifîlë-qêji Îè has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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.

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

Jifîlë-qêji Îè has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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. Jifîlë-qêji Îè's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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 Jifîlë-qêji Îè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè 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

Jifîlë-qêji Îè's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing, and asymmetry in the general shape of its buildings. The decorative features of the style were key, consisting of large arched windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and sculptures integrated into the structure itself. Occasionally, for very important buildings, an array of sculptures or one colossal sculpture might replace the entirety of the entrance to said building.

The Giant cockroach near Jifîlë-qêji Îè are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Jifîlë-qêji Îè'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 Invocation energies of tier 1 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.

Agriculture

Dairy Farmers: 125
Farmers: 174
Farm Laborer: 323
Hunters: 201
Milk Maids: 174
Ranchers: 86
Ranch Hands: 159
Shepherds: 157

Farmland: 259190 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 16159
Poultry: 193908
Swine: 12927
Sheep: 646
Goats: 129
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 6463

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 140
Blacksmiths: 146
Bookbinders: 81
Buckle-makers: 87
Cabinetmakers: 137
Candlemakers: 215
Carpenters: 219
Clothmakers: 195
Coach and Harness Makers: 69
Coopers: 161
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 93
Copyists: 59
Cutlers: 54
Fabricworkers: 137
Farrier: 369
Furriers: 42
Glassworkers: 222
Gunsmiths: 142
Harness-Makers: 62
Hatters: 123
Hosiery Workers: 46
Jewelers: 70
Leatherwrights: 150
Locksmiths: 65
Matchstick makers: 100
Musical Instrument Makers: 89
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 79
Paper Workers: 93
Plasterers: 83
Pursemakers: 109
Roofers: 70
Ropemakers: 63
Rugmakers: 61
Saddlers: 124
Scabbardmakers: 145
Scalemakers: 70
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 41
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 63
Shoemakers: 59
Soap and Tallow Workers: 187
Tailors: 369
Tanners: 87
Upholsterers: 93
Watchmakers: 92
Weavers: 179
Whitesmiths: 52

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 45
Arcana Sellers: 44
Beer-Sellers: 83
Booksellers: 102
Butchers: 165
Chandlers: 170
Chicken Butchers: 163
Entrepreneurs: 65
Fine Clothiers: 161
Fishmongers: 161
Florists: 39
Potion Sellers: 117
Resellers: 323
Spice Merchants: 86
Wine-sellers: 134
Wheelwright: 102
Woodsellers: 62

Service workers

Bakers: 380
Barbers: 275
Coachmen: 93
Cooks: 258
Doctors: 127
Gamekeepers: 100
Grooms: 58
Hairdressers: 208
Healers: 177
Housekeepers: 184
Housemaids: 293
House Stewards: 179
Inns: 62
Laundry maids: 126
Maidservants: 195
Nursery Maids: 115
Pastrycooks: 201
Restaurateur: 248
Tavern Keepers: 258

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 89
Bleachers: 60
Chemical Workers: 37
Coal Heavers: 124
In-Town Couriers: 134
Long Haul Couriers: 153
Dockyard Workers: 124
Gas Workers: 31
Hay Merchants: 53
Leech Collectors: 182
Millers: 140
Miners: 143
Oilmen and Polishers: 102
Postmen: 140
Pure Finder: 85
Skinners: 201
Sugar Refiners: 37
Tosher: 102
Warehousemen: 258
Watercarriers: 142
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 215

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 82
Alchemist: 101
Clerk: 131
Dentists: 63
Educators: 167
Engineers: 88
Gardeners: 63
Mages: 48
Plumbers: 68
Pharmacist: 74
Professors: 28
Scientists: 49
Wizards: 28

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 63
Bankers: 89
Civil Clerks: 161
Civic Iudex: 72
Consultants: 43
Exorcist: 140
Fixers: 76
Kami Clerk: 130
Landlords: 127
Lawyers: 83
Legend Keepers: 107
Militia Officers: 587
Monks, Monastic: 239
Monks, Civic: 222
Historian, Oral: 157
Historian, Textual: 77
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 150
Priests: 269
Rangers: 91
Rat Catchers: 98
Scholars: 102
Spiritualist: 115
Slayers: 36
Storytellers: 253
Military Officers: 230

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 201
Comfort Services: 293
Enchanters: 76
Herbalists: 74
Jaminators: 215
Needleworkers: 190
Potters: 111
Preserve Makers: 184
Quilters: 96
Seamsters: 293
Spinners: 165
Tinker: 72
Weaver: 161

Artists

Actors: 69
Architects: 25
Bards: 96
Costumers: 39
Dancers: 76
Drafters: 41
Engravers: 50
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 31
Glaziers: 69
Inlayers: 62
Musicians: 190
Painters, Art: 32
Playwrights: 69
Sculptors, Art: 56
Wood Carvers: 269
Writers: 201

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 248
Canners: 179
Cheesmakers: 239
Ice Merchants: 28
Millers: 131
Picklers: 105
Smokers: 85
Stockmakers: 74
Tobacconists: 99
Tallowmakers: 143

24321 of Jifîlë-qêji Îè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

37730 of Jifîlë-qêji Îè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2585 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Jifîlë-qêji Îè is surrounded by dangerous terrain: miasmatic swamps, perilous crevasses, radioactive badlands, a pocket of or some other harmful topography. Jifîlë-qêji Îè might prefer the defensive potential of the terrain here, or have found a precious resource worth the danger. The terrain might have formed at some time since the founding, with the citizens struggling to make terms with the new danger.

The roads leading into Jifîlë-qêji Îè possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of protected Jifîlë-qêji Îè's harvest from an army of bandits. Jifîlë-qêji Îè's militia's elite squad is named after .