The name Mæràlà âmà Gûchya is derived from the Goblin language, as Mæràlà âmà Gûchya was founded by Chloe, who was culturaly Rattu.
Climate
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 2°C (35°F). Mæràlà âmà Gûchya receives an average of 266 cm/y (104 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Mæràlà âmà Gûchya covers an area of nearly 233 km2 (93 mi2), and an average elevation of 2392 m (7847 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya was founded durring the late 14th century in winter of the year 1260, by Chloe. The establishment of Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya was built using the conventions of Rattu durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Mæràlà âmà Gûchya is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive cobblestone streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Mæràlà âmà Gûchya weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. Mæràlà âmà Gûchya's budget focused millitary grade defenses are suffering from significent damage, so much so that examples can be pointed to no matter which section one might have within their line of site, and most of which render sections inoperable at present.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Mæràlà âmà Gûchya ’s existence was once fed by scholarly pursuits. But the income once drawn in by the works of scribes and academics has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Everywhere about the city one can see abandoned 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. Even in these times.
Civic Infrastructure
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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 Mæràlà âmà Gûchya. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Mæràlà âmà Gûchya's parks.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Mæràlà âmà Gûchya.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Mæràlà âmà Gûchya's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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. Mæràlà âmà Gûchya's grid is powered by mana accumulators.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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 Mæràlà âmà Gûchya's natural decorations nor waterways.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya 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
Life is hard in Mæràlà âmà Gûchya. Its people are impoverished compared to their peers elsewhere. Something is making the locals stay, however, whether fear of the alternative, hope for a better future, or a stubborn attachment to their ancestral lands. Whatver the reason, living in this harsh area for generations has made the people of Mæràlà âmà Gûchya a notably resourceful and hearty people.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.
In Mæràlà âmà Gûchya there are unidentifiable people in the fog, but it seems to be okay.
The Amoeba Swarm near Mæràlà âmà Gûchya are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.
Mæràlà âmà Gûchya's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 2 via moments of science.
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: 101
Farmers: 153
Farm Laborer: 291
Hunters: 158
Milk Maids: 135
Ranchers: 70
Ranch Hands: 143
Shepherds: 153
Farmland: 222828 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 13857
Poultry: 166290
Swine: 11086
Sheep: 554
Goats: 110
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 5543
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 120
Blacksmiths: 128
Bookbinders: 68
Buckle-makers: 73
Cabinetmakers: 128
Candlemakers: 191
Carpenters: 170
Clothmakers: 142
Coach and Harness Makers: 58
Coopers: 131
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 77
Copyists: 53
Cutlers: 46
Fabricworkers: 117
Farrier: 382
Furriers: 34
Glassworkers: 197
Gunsmiths: 130
Harness-Makers: 54
Hatters: 111
Hosiery Workers: 40
Jewelers: 61
Leatherwrights: 135
Locksmiths: 57
Matchstick makers: 85
Musical Instrument Makers: 80
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 71
Paper Workers: 75
Plasterers: 74
Pursemakers: 90
Roofers: 57
Ropemakers: 55
Rugmakers: 53
Saddlers: 100
Scabbardmakers: 114
Scalemakers: 59
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 36
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 52
Shoemakers: 51
Soap and Tallow Workers: 194
Tailors: 527
Tanners: 69
Upholsterers: 76
Watchmakers: 74
Weavers: 173
Whitesmiths: 45
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 38
Arcana Sellers: 38
Beer-Sellers: 72
Booksellers: 85
Butchers: 135
Chandlers: 153
Chicken Butchers: 147
Entrepreneurs: 56
Fine Clothiers: 135
Fishmongers: 142
Florists: 34
Potion Sellers: 92
Resellers: 291
Spice Merchants: 72
Wine-sellers: 117
Wheelwright: 83
Woodsellers: 55
Service workers
Bakers: 277
Barbers: 246
Coachmen: 83
Cooks: 251
Doctors: 127
Gamekeepers: 85
Grooms: 47
Hairdressers: 205
Healers: 156
Housekeepers: 153
Housemaids: 369
House Stewards: 158
Inns: 51
Laundry maids: 98
Maidservants: 178
Nursery Maids: 93
Pastrycooks: 191
Restaurateur: 221
Tavern Keepers: 213
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 77
Bleachers: 50
Chemical Workers: 31
Coal Heavers: 125
In-Town Couriers: 120
Long Haul Couriers: 128
Dockyard Workers: 110
Gas Workers: 27
Hay Merchants: 45
Leech Collectors: 165
Millers: 135
Miners: 120
Oilmen and Polishers: 85
Postmen: 128
Pure Finder: 70
Skinners: 149
Sugar Refiners: 31
Tosher: 85
Warehousemen: 197
Watercarriers: 114
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 158
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 71
Alchemist: 80
Clerk: 117
Dentists: 55
Educators: 151
Engineers: 81
Gardeners: 55
Mages: 41
Plumbers: 55
Pharmacist: 69
Professors: 24
Scientists: 41
Wizards: 24
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 53
Bankers: 78
Civil Clerks: 128
Civic Iudex: 62
Consultants: 36
Exorcist: 131
Fixers: 66
Kami Clerk: 101
Landlords: 111
Lawyers: 66
Legend Keepers: 93
Militia Officers: 426
Monks, Monastic: 178
Monks, Civic: 173
Historian, Oral: 117
Historian, Textual: 66
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 142
Priests: 221
Rangers: 73
Rat Catchers: 82
Scholars: 82
Spiritualist: 100
Slayers: 31
Storytellers: 209
Military Officers: 205
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 153
Comfort Services: 241
Enchanters: 62
Herbalists: 62
Jaminators: 167
Needleworkers: 205
Potters: 98
Preserve Makers: 149
Quilters: 83
Seamsters: 346
Spinners: 163
Tinker: 61
Weaver: 153
Artists
Actors: 57
Architects: 21
Bards: 86
Costumers: 34
Dancers: 62
Drafters: 35
Engravers: 43
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 27
Glaziers: 59
Inlayers: 53
Musicians: 158
Painters, Art: 29
Playwrights: 61
Sculptors, Art: 49
Wood Carvers: 191
Writers: 205
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 184
Canners: 163
Cheesmakers: 184
Ice Merchants: 24
Millers: 117
Picklers: 93
Smokers: 65
Stockmakers: 62
Tobacconists: 87
Tallowmakers: 128
21227 of Mæràlà âmà Gûchya's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
1103 work in Agriculture
4913 work as Craftsmen
1745 work as Merchants
3202 work as Service Workers
2150 work as General Laborers
864 work as Skilled Laborers
3030 work as Civil Servants
1943 work in Cottage Industries
1170 work as Artists
1107 work in Produce Industries
32541 of Mæràlà âmà Gûchya's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1662 (3%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
The center of Mæràlà âmà Gûchya's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.
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History
In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of killed a tyrannical who had controlled Mæràlà âmà Gûchya for years. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.