Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v (Ksvà /lɛj̼/ [hallway; corridor; lobby] [book; novel; magazine]) is a subtropical City located in the Kririsi̊mù Region of the Tetburland.

The name Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Sylvin language, as Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Êyênm, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 16°C (60°F). Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 249 cm/y (98 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 33 km² (13 mi²), and an average elevation of 1768 m (5800 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 11th century, by Êyênm. The establishment of Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of narrow paverstone streets which form hexical paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The city is protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The city's frontieer-style 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 Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v shows Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's parks.

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

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

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

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

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

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 City. Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

In Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v there is always just enough rain to be annoying.

The Peafowl near Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves line dance to channel Truename Magic energies of tier 1 via recitation of scripture.

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.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

2919 of Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 156 work in Agriculture
• 655 work as Craftsmen
• 241 work as Merchants
• 461 work as Service Workers
• 298 work as General Laborers
• 117 work as Skilled Laborers
• 407 work as Civil Servants
• 263 work in Cottage Industries
• 160 work as Artists
• 161 work in Produce Industries

4559 of Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 393 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v has a conflict with a neighboring community. This usually isn't part of a larger war, but is instead a personal animosity between them. It may be the community has suffered at their enemy's hands, or they may have been the ones applying the suffering. Constant low-level skirmishes and trouble making go on between the two.

Ksvàlèiē̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.

History