Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri (/kto̠/ /ljid lo˞c/ [thin (narrow)] [cauldron]) is a subtropical Large City located in Chrokirupduma Parish, Tuprmjagi Diocese, within the Irus.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri receives an average of 89 cm/y (35 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri covers an area of nearly 158 km2 (63 mi2), and an average elevation of 9114 m (-13048 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri was founded durring the late 17th century in late spring of the year 1590, by Yārmp̪f̄ Vûf̄sh 'Violet Mango' Rāb Sērmp̪f̄r Hā̋ch. The establishment of Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Yārmp̪f̄ Vûf̄sh 'Violet Mango' Rāb Sērmp̪f̄r Hā̋ch struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri as a prison colony.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri was built using the conventions of Wood Elf durring the late 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri is buildings are arranged arround a single spacious paverstone mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the city a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The city sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. The city's would-be-castle fortifications 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 Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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. Everyone quietly goes about their daily business not looking anyone in the eye.
Civic Infrastructure
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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 Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri's parks.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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. Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri's grid is powered by an arcane means.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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 Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri's natural decorations nor waterways.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri 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
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..
In Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri sometimes, near one of the seasonal solstices, the sun appears to split into three and it rains from a clear sky for several hours.
The Trollkin near Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri are known to be more aggressive than normal.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Necromancy energies of tier 3 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.
Agriculture
Dairy Farmers: 73
Farmers: 106
Farm Laborer: 195
Hunters: 132
Milk Maids: 88
Ranchers: 47
Ranch Hands: 101
Shepherds: 88
Farmland: 151172 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 9285
Poultry: 111429
Swine: 7428
Sheep: 371
Goats: 74
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 3714
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 71
Blacksmiths: 88
Bookbinders: 49
Buckle-makers: 50
Cabinetmakers: 84
Candlemakers: 132
Carpenters: 125
Clothmakers: 103
Coach and Harness Makers: 38
Coopers: 103
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 52
Copyists: 36
Cutlers: 32
Fabricworkers: 77
Farrier: 322
Furriers: 24
Glassworkers: 119
Gunsmiths: 79
Harness-Makers: 37
Hatters: 75
Hosiery Workers: 26
Jewelers: 39
Leatherwrights: 88
Locksmiths: 38
Matchstick makers: 58
Musical Instrument Makers: 56
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 49
Paper Workers: 58
Plasterers: 48
Pursemakers: 59
Roofers: 38
Ropemakers: 36
Rugmakers: 35
Saddlers: 72
Scabbardmakers: 81
Scalemakers: 38
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 23
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 35
Shoemakers: 35
Soap and Tallow Workers: 145
Tailors: 322
Tanners: 47
Upholsterers: 58
Watchmakers: 51
Weavers: 116
Whitesmiths: 29
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 25
Arcana Sellers: 25
Beer-Sellers: 50
Booksellers: 56
Butchers: 88
Chandlers: 88
Chicken Butchers: 101
Entrepreneurs: 40
Fine Clothiers: 88
Fishmongers: 90
Florists: 22
Potion Sellers: 60
Resellers: 168
Spice Merchants: 48
Wine-sellers: 80
Wheelwright: 57
Woodsellers: 35
Service workers
Bakers: 185
Barbers: 181
Coachmen: 53
Cooks: 161
Doctors: 78
Gamekeepers: 60
Grooms: 32
Hairdressers: 142
Healers: 110
Housekeepers: 116
Housemaids: 206
House Stewards: 100
Inns: 36
Laundry maids: 72
Maidservants: 128
Nursery Maids: 74
Pastrycooks: 128
Restaurateur: 161
Tavern Keepers: 137
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 49
Bleachers: 34
Chemical Workers: 21
Coal Heavers: 71
In-Town Couriers: 84
Long Haul Couriers: 82
Dockyard Workers: 80
Gas Workers: 18
Hay Merchants: 31
Leech Collectors: 94
Millers: 82
Miners: 79
Oilmen and Polishers: 58
Postmen: 90
Pure Finder: 50
Skinners: 119
Sugar Refiners: 20
Tosher: 58
Warehousemen: 123
Watercarriers: 81
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 112
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 49
Alchemist: 57
Clerk: 74
Dentists: 38
Educators: 110
Engineers: 56
Gardeners: 37
Mages: 27
Plumbers: 40
Pharmacist: 42
Professors: 16
Scientists: 27
Wizards: 16
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 36
Bankers: 51
Civil Clerks: 80
Civic Iudex: 42
Consultants: 24
Exorcist: 79
Fixers: 44
Kami Clerk: 70
Landlords: 69
Lawyers: 44
Legend Keepers: 65
Militia Officers: 337
Monks, Monastic: 112
Monks, Civic: 112
Historian, Oral: 84
Historian, Textual: 42
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 95
Priests: 154
Rangers: 48
Rat Catchers: 55
Scholars: 64
Spiritualist: 68
Slayers: 21
Storytellers: 181
Military Officers: 128
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 119
Comfort Services: 154
Enchanters: 40
Herbalists: 42
Jaminators: 116
Needleworkers: 148
Potters: 66
Preserve Makers: 112
Quilters: 53
Seamsters: 218
Spinners: 95
Tinker: 42
Weaver: 95
Artists
Actors: 38
Architects: 14
Bards: 53
Costumers: 23
Dancers: 43
Drafters: 24
Engravers: 31
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 18
Glaziers: 39
Inlayers: 35
Musicians: 116
Painters, Art: 19
Playwrights: 38
Sculptors, Art: 33
Wood Carvers: 132
Writers: 148
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 123
Canners: 112
Cheesmakers: 137
Ice Merchants: 16
Millers: 71
Picklers: 61
Smokers: 48
Stockmakers: 39
Tobacconists: 60
Tallowmakers: 82
14397 of Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
757 work in Agriculture
3376 work as Craftsmen
1121 work as Merchants
2160 work as Service Workers
1436 work as General Laborers
589 work as Skilled Laborers
2105 work as Civil Servants
1300 work in Cottage Industries
804 work as Artists
749 work in Produce Industries
20518 of Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2228 (6%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
While private tutelage of worthy apprentices can be had even in most remote villages, Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri is home to a proper school dedicated to teaching magic. Such schools are usually small, with no more than a few dozen pupils, most of whom will fail for lack of talent or discipline. The instructors are rarely first-rate, usually serving only for the pay and status, but sometimes a genius sorcerer will find a reason to observe likely apprentices here. Given the unfortunate accident potential of the school, it’s probably isolated or well-fortified.
Kto̠ Ljid Löchy Gri is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.
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History
The the a mace of Elven High Magic, an a mace imbued with great amounts of Elven High Magic energies was created near Kstopsvvèvdà Gíhm by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.