Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v (/nʊc jiw/ /kəˑjˈtɛfəm/ [spine] [necessary]) is a subtropical City located in the Kveviēid Region of the Tetburland.

The name Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Goblin language, as Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Ha̋mē̋ch Vú̄kīnḱ 'Xandy Romeo' Haw̋mp̪f̄ Vúchvé̄ Cōń̄y, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 164 cm/y (64 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 44 km² (17 mi²), and an average elevation of 4816 m (15800 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the early 14th century in spring of the year 1338, by Ha̋mē̋ch Vú̄kīnḱ 'Xandy Romeo' Haw̋mp̪f̄ Vúchvé̄ Cōń̄y. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive flagstone streets which form a 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 sits comfortably behind a palisade wall complete with a timber gatehouse and battlments. Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v's timber-based walls 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.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v’s streets. Yet, deep down, you know this atmosphere is a carefully created illusion. You can see the ocasional seam in their tapestry. You’re not sure what has them doing their best to act so carefree, but act carefree they do.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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.

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

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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. Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

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

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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 Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v 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

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is recurring in Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v.

The Domovoi near Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves gestures to channel Invocation energies of tier 2 via speaking in tongues.

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.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

3987 of Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 229 work in Agriculture
• 904 work as Craftsmen
• 323 work as Merchants
• 597 work as Service Workers
• 409 work as General Laborers
• 158 work as Skilled Laborers
• 589 work as Civil Servants
• 350 work in Cottage Industries
• 221 work as Artists
• 207 work in Produce Industries

6310 of Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 318 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v since its creation, but now it's beginning to decay. It may function only intermittently, now, or its effects may have curdled into something double-edged. The locals have no idea how to fix it, and indeed, it may not be possible to repair it with modern science or sorcery.

Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm 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 the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Nùkē Yiwkājtèfàm Ji̊ Qi̊v's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History