Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri (/noˈfo̠ku/ /ˈhjego˞q˔/ [high] [silence]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Ithjegrö Moot of the Rosid.
The name Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri is derived from the Sylvin language, as Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri was founded by Úllothneth, who was culturaly Wood Elf.
Climate
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri has a yearly average temperature of 12°C (53°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -3°C (27°F). Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri receives an average of 156 cm/y (61 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri covers an area of nearly 54 km2 (21 mi2), and an average elevation of 3322 m (10898 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri was founded durring the late 16th century in fall of the year 1493, by Úllothneth. The establishment of Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Úllothneth electing to pay people to resettle in Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri was built using the conventions of Wood Elf durring the late 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri 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.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri is buildings are arranged arround a network of crampt worn bedrock streets which form a diamond shaped grid, where each diamond verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller diamond has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city is in posession of a finaly crafted dwarvern style fortified fighting wall, completer with lower, middle, and upper battlments for use in sloped-fire defence stratagies, murder holes, and statues which may or may not be constructs, and, of course, MERTICULATIONSshortsizename is one of the wealthiest and politicaly connected settlments in the world.. Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's Ragnarock-era relics has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.
Right off the bat Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this city has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. This wealth has brought the city nothing but neurosis, if you can believe your eyes. Everyone acts as if you’re out to take a piece of them. Every door is locked and every window barred. Efforts are made to make you feel welcome, but only in the public areas of the city, particularly the market.
Civic Infrastructure
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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 Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's parks.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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. Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's grid is powered by mana accumulators.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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 Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's natural decorations nor waterways.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe 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.
Cultural Notes
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's locals despise outsiders. For some “outsiders” may be natives of foreign lands, while others might have a grudge against anyone from outside the community. These locals have an active loathing, and the outsiders allowed to trade or interact with them do so at a heavy disadvantage.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .
Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is recurring in Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri.
The Festrog near Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri are known to be more aggressive than normal.
Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sex to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 3 via 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: 24
Farmers: 35
Farm Laborer: 58
Hunters: 40
Milk Maids: 34
Ranchers: 17
Ranch Hands: 32
Shepherds: 33
Farmland: 51656 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 3228
Poultry: 38742
Swine: 2582
Sheep: 129
Goats: 25
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 1291
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 28
Blacksmiths: 31
Bookbinders: 16
Buckle-makers: 17
Cabinetmakers: 30
Candlemakers: 41
Carpenters: 42
Clothmakers: 41
Coach and Harness Makers: 13
Coopers: 33
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 17
Copyists: 12
Cutlers: 10
Fabricworkers: 27
Farrier: 69
Furriers: 8
Glassworkers: 44
Gunsmiths: 27
Harness-Makers: 12
Hatters: 27
Hosiery Workers: 9
Jewelers: 14
Leatherwrights: 33
Locksmiths: 13
Matchstick makers: 19
Musical Instrument Makers: 18
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 16
Paper Workers: 19
Plasterers: 16
Pursemakers: 22
Roofers: 13
Ropemakers: 12
Rugmakers: 12
Saddlers: 23
Scabbardmakers: 25
Scalemakers: 14
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 8
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 12
Shoemakers: 12
Soap and Tallow Workers: 43
Tailors: 78
Tanners: 15
Upholsterers: 17
Watchmakers: 17
Weavers: 39
Whitesmiths: 10
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 8
Arcana Sellers: 9
Beer-Sellers: 17
Booksellers: 20
Butchers: 30
Chandlers: 35
Chicken Butchers: 35
Entrepreneurs: 13
Fine Clothiers: 33
Fishmongers: 33
Florists: 7
Potion Sellers: 22
Resellers: 53
Spice Merchants: 16
Wine-sellers: 25
Wheelwright: 20
Woodsellers: 11
Service workers
Bakers: 71
Barbers: 52
Coachmen: 19
Cooks: 49
Doctors: 27
Gamekeepers: 20
Grooms: 11
Hairdressers: 43
Healers: 35
Housekeepers: 40
Housemaids: 61
House Stewards: 34
Inns: 12
Laundry maids: 23
Maidservants: 43
Nursery Maids: 22
Pastrycooks: 43
Restaurateur: 56
Tavern Keepers: 64
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 18
Bleachers: 12
Chemical Workers: 7
Coal Heavers: 26
In-Town Couriers: 28
Long Haul Couriers: 30
Dockyard Workers: 26
Gas Workers: 6
Hay Merchants: 10
Leech Collectors: 32
Millers: 30
Miners: 31
Oilmen and Polishers: 20
Postmen: 30
Pure Finder: 16
Skinners: 37
Sugar Refiners: 7
Tosher: 20
Warehousemen: 46
Watercarriers: 26
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 39
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 16
Alchemist: 19
Clerk: 26
Dentists: 13
Educators: 34
Engineers: 18
Gardeners: 13
Mages: 9
Plumbers: 14
Pharmacist: 15
Professors: 5
Scientists: 9
Wizards: 5
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 12
Bankers: 18
Civil Clerks: 28
Civic Iudex: 14
Consultants: 8
Exorcist: 28
Fixers: 15
Kami Clerk: 24
Landlords: 24
Lawyers: 15
Legend Keepers: 20
Militia Officers: 107
Monks, Monastic: 41
Monks, Civic: 37
Historian, Oral: 29
Historian, Textual: 15
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 30
Priests: 58
Rangers: 17
Rat Catchers: 20
Scholars: 19
Spiritualist: 23
Slayers: 7
Storytellers: 45
Military Officers: 43
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 39
Comfort Services: 49
Enchanters: 14
Herbalists: 14
Jaminators: 37
Needleworkers: 46
Potters: 21
Preserve Makers: 40
Quilters: 18
Seamsters: 67
Spinners: 36
Tinker: 14
Weaver: 33
Artists
Actors: 13
Architects: 5
Bards: 19
Costumers: 7
Dancers: 15
Drafters: 8
Engravers: 10
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 6
Glaziers: 13
Inlayers: 12
Musicians: 37
Painters, Art: 6
Playwrights: 13
Sculptors, Art: 11
Wood Carvers: 44
Writers: 40
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 40
Canners: 36
Cheesmakers: 49
Ice Merchants: 5
Millers: 26
Picklers: 21
Smokers: 16
Stockmakers: 13
Tobacconists: 21
Tallowmakers: 28
4767 of Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
249 work in Agriculture
1074 work as Craftsmen
387 work as Merchants
725 work as Service Workers
497 work as General Laborers
196 work as Skilled Laborers
697 work as Civil Servants
428 work in Cottage Industries
259 work as Artists
255 work in Produce Industries
7244 of Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 903 (7%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
Due to a magical anomaly, Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.
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History
In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of protected Nofo̠ku Hyegöqüe Gri's harvest from an army of bandits. was immortalized in song for this deed.