Small City: Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê

Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Yêmëcê Zone
Region	Sprupozage Moor
Founded	1274
Community Leader	Lord Holleen
Area	17 km² (6 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	21°C (69°F)
Average Elevation	4024 m (13202 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	275 cm/y (108 in/y)
Population	4141
Population Density	243 people per km² (690 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Transmutation
Naming
Native name	Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê
Pronunciation	/ˈkiʤɪ/ /ˈjɘgɘ/
Direct Translation	[ambiguous] [picture; image; icon]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê (/ˈkiʤɪ/ /ˈjɘgɘ/ [ambiguous] [picture; image; icon]) is a temperate Small City located in the Yêmëcê Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

Climate

Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê receives an average of 275 cm/y (108 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê covers an area of nearly 17 km² (6 mi²), and an average elevation of 4024 m (13202 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê was founded durring the late 14th century in spring of the year 1274, by Béō̄nv Rä̌ 'Pubepirate Ebony' Sé̄y Hāstär Joú̄̄ta̋. The establishment of Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê 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.

Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature plaster covered brickwork used to form structures with an emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts. Orderly arrangements of columns, pilasters and lintels, as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical domes, niches and aediculae can be found everywhere such that only size of building and yard can be used to measure the general prosparity of a given building's owners due to a general wealthy feeling the style gives off.

Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê is buildings are arranged within a network of crampt split-log ties streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. 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 maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the citys defences.

A look around Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê 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 scutteling 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. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine with the abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the city places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Jíîvl-yêgê 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.

Jíîvl-yêgê 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.

Jíîvl-yêgê 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.

Jíîvl-yêgê 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.

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

Jíîvl-yêgê 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 Small City. Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

Jíîvl-yêgê 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 Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Jíîvl-yêgê 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.

Jíîvl-yêgê 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.

Jíîvl-yêgê 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.

Cultural Notes

Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used makes use of a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse and symmetrical central-plan, resulting in buildings with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. Decorative features included domed rooves, arches, soaring spaces, and sumptuous decoration: marble columns and inlay, mosaics on the vaults, inlaid-stone pavements, and sometimes gold coffered ceilings.

The Swan, Trumpeter near Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves performance art to channel Invocation energies of tier 3 via throat 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: 7
Farmers: 11
Farm Laborer: 24
Hunters: 13
Milk Maids: 10
Ranchers: 5
Ranch Hands: 12
Shepherds: 10

Farmland: 16895 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 1035
Poultry: 12423
Swine: 828
Sheep: 41
Goats: 8
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 414

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 8
Blacksmiths: 9
Bookbinders: 5
Buckle-makers: 5
Cabinetmakers: 9
Candlemakers: 12
Carpenters: 14
Clothmakers: 12
Coach and Harness Makers: 4
Coopers: 9
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 6
Copyists: 4
Cutlers: 3
Fabricworkers: 10
Farrier: 36
Furriers: 2
Glassworkers: 12
Gunsmiths: 8
Harness-Makers: 4
Hatters: 7
Hosiery Workers: 2
Jewelers: 4
Leatherwrights: 11
Locksmiths: 4
Matchstick makers: 6
Musical Instrument Makers: 5
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 5
Paper Workers: 6
Plasterers: 5
Pursemakers: 6
Roofers: 4
Ropemakers: 4
Rugmakers: 4
Saddlers: 7
Scabbardmakers: 8
Scalemakers: 4
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 2
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 3
Shoemakers: 4
Soap and Tallow Workers: 16
Tailors: 23
Tanners: 5
Upholsterers: 5
Watchmakers: 5
Weavers: 12
Whitesmiths: 3

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 2
Arcana Sellers: 2
Beer-Sellers: 5
Booksellers: 6
Butchers: 11
Chandlers: 10
Chicken Butchers: 12
Entrepreneurs: 4
Fine Clothiers: 9
Fishmongers: 11
Florists: 2
Potion Sellers: 7
Resellers: 18
Spice Merchants: 5
Wine-sellers: 8
Wheelwright: 6
Woodsellers: 4

Service workers

Bakers: 21
Barbers: 16
Coachmen: 6
Cooks: 19
Doctors: 9
Gamekeepers: 6
Grooms: 3
Hairdressers: 16
Healers: 12
Housekeepers: 12
Housemaids: 21
House Stewards: 12
Inns: 3
Laundry maids: 7
Maidservants: 16
Nursery Maids: 7
Pastrycooks: 15
Restaurateur: 18
Tavern Keepers: 17

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 5
Bleachers: 3
Chemical Workers: 2
Coal Heavers: 8
In-Town Couriers: 9
Long Haul Couriers: 9
Dockyard Workers: 8
Gas Workers: 2
Hay Merchants: 3
Leech Collectors: 11
Millers: 9
Miners: 8
Oilmen and Polishers: 6
Postmen: 8
Pure Finder: 5
Skinners: 12
Sugar Refiners: 2
Tosher: 6
Warehousemen: 13
Watercarriers: 9
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 12

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 5
Alchemist: 5
Clerk: 8
Dentists: 4
Educators: 12
Engineers: 5
Gardeners: 4
Mages: 3
Plumbers: 4
Pharmacist: 4
Professors: 1
Scientists: 3
Wizards: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 3
Bankers: 5
Civil Clerks: 9
Civic Iudex: 4
Consultants: 2
Exorcist: 9
Fixers: 5
Kami Clerk: 8
Landlords: 8
Lawyers: 5
Legend Keepers: 7
Militia Officers: 37
Monks, Monastic: 12
Monks, Civic: 12
Historian, Oral: 9
Historian, Textual: 4
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 9
Priests: 17
Rangers: 5
Rat Catchers: 6
Scholars: 6
Spiritualist: 7
Slayers: 2
Storytellers: 15
Military Officers: 14

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 13
Comfort Services: 17
Enchanters: 4
Herbalists: 4
Jaminators: 14
Needleworkers: 13
Potters: 6
Preserve Makers: 11
Quilters: 5
Seamsters: 23
Spinners: 12
Tinker: 4
Weaver: 10

Artists

Actors: 4
Architects: 1
Bards: 6
Costumers: 2
Dancers: 4
Drafters: 2
Engravers: 3
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 2
Glaziers: 4
Inlayers: 4
Musicians: 11
Painters, Art: 2
Playwrights: 4
Sculptors, Art: 3
Wood Carvers: 14
Writers: 13

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 15
Canners: 12
Cheesmakers: 14
Ice Merchants: 1
Millers: 7
Picklers: 7
Smokers: 5
Stockmakers: 4
Tobacconists: 6
Tallowmakers: 9

1509 of Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

2467 of Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 165 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of secured a clean water supply for . Jíîvl-yêgê Ratê created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.