Nigigles Gíhm

Nigigles Gíhm (/nig/ /ˈigles/ [medium] [fluent]) is a subtropical City located in the Eyj̼íhrriq Region of the Tetburland.

The name Nigigles Gíhm is derived from the Goblin language, as Nigigles Gíhm was founded by Ra̋nvë̋nḱ Ermēsh 'Gunslinger Romeo' Ra̋ńnḱ Joī Sé̄̌, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Nigigles Gíhm has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Nigigles Gíhm receives an average of 79 cm/y (31 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Nigigles Gíhm covers an area of nearly 27 km² (10 mi²), and an average elevation of 4742 m (15557 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Nigigles Gíhm was founded durring the late 13th century in spring of the year 1169, by Ra̋nvë̋nḱ Ermēsh 'Gunslinger Romeo' Ra̋ńnḱ Joī Sé̄̌. The establishment of Nigigles Gíhm was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Ra̋nvë̋nḱ Ermēsh 'Gunslinger Romeo' Ra̋ńnḱ Joī Sé̄̌ electing to pay people to resettle in Nigigles Gíhm.

Nigigles Gíhm was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Nigigles Gíhm 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.

Nigigles Gíhm is buildings are located arround a single premissive paverstone mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the city is well defended against anything short of an army. The city's brittle 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.

The city shows nothing out of the ordinary, at first glance. Then you start to notice all the small things. Each window has seven iron nails pounded into the sill. Every door has a sprig of holly overhead. Every well is branded with purity seals and runes to ward the contents. Everyone is carrying a small charm for safety or fortune, be it a rabbit’s foot, a horseshoe, or other little totems.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Nigigles Gíhm 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 Nigigles Gíhm. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Nigigles Gíhm's parks.

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

Nigigles Gíhm 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.

Nigigles Gíhm 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.

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

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

Nigigles Gíhm 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.

Nigigles Gíhm 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.

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

Nigigles Gíhm possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Nigigles Gíhm 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 Nigigles Gíhm's natural decorations nor waterways.

Nigigles Gíhm 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.

Nigigles Gíhm 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.

Nigigles Gíhm 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

Nigigles Gíhm'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..

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is recurring in Nigigles Gíhm.

The Church Grim near Nigigles Gíhm are known to be quite timid.

Nigigles Gíhm's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves ritual combat to channel Mysticism energies of tier 3 via singing.

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.

Nigigles Gíhm Census Data: Year 2000

2373 of Nigigles Gíhm's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 146 work in Agriculture
• 537 work as Craftsmen
• 188 work as Merchants
• 361 work as Service Workers
• 240 work as General Laborers
• 94 work as Skilled Laborers
• 346 work as Civil Servants
• 208 work in Cottage Industries
• 130 work as Artists
• 123 work in Produce Industries

3854 of Nigigles Gíhm's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 259 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Nigigles Gíhm is a major trade hub, connecting several important cities or resource production areas. It’s probably at an important river juncture, ancient crossroads, or occupying the only safe path through some perilous wilderness. Its position may be important enough that it can survive on trade alone, despite being unable to feed itself with the surrounding land. Such hubs are usually heavily garrisoned by the lord who profits from their tariffs and taxes.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami granted the town a great harvest. One of Nigigles Gíhm's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History