Large City: Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ
Example Rattu architecture.

State	Lallalo
Provence	Temmī̄f Principality
Region	Grö Ntöl Mi̽s Savannah
Founded	1088
Community Leader	Lord Shênm
Area	166 km² (66 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	5°C (41°F)
Average Elevation	4926 m (16161 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	90 cm/y (35 in/y)
Population	38979
Population Density	234 people per km² (590 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Wild Magic
Naming
Native name	Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ
Pronunciation	/ˈobu̹/ /ˈʊvʊ/
Direct Translation	[off white] [trouble; problem]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ (/ˈobu̹/ /ˈʊvʊ/ [off white] [trouble; problem]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Temmī̄f Principality of the Lallalo.

The name Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ is derived from the Sylvin language, as Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ was founded by Seren, who was culturaly Rattu.

Climate

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ has a yearly average temperature of 5°C (41°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold -13°C (9°F). Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ receives an average of 90 cm/y (35 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ covers an area of nearly 166 km² (66 mi²), and an average elevation of 4926 m (16161 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ was founded durring the late 12th century in fall of the year 1088, by Seren. The establishment of Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Seren electing to pay people to resettle in Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ was built using the conventions of Rattu durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ is buildings are built arround a single premissive paverstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city is defended by arcane means. It's hard to spot at first, but there's a tell tell shimmer in the air arround Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ, and you can spot the ocasional warding glyph carved into a rock or tree all arround town. These mystical defences are ancient, unknowable, and unassailable by current means... Assuming everything is in working order. Otherwise, the wards are little more than a deathtrap. The city's Relic of the World That Was 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.

A look around Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable. Beneath this surface, the people of Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

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

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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 Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ's parks.

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

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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.

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

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

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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.

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

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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. Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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 Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ's natural decorations nor waterways.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ 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

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing, and asymmetry in the general shape of its buildings. The decorative features of the style were key, consisting of large arched windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and sculptures integrated into the structure itself. Occasionally, for very important buildings, an array of sculptures or one colossal sculpture might replace the entirety of the entrance to said building.

In Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.

The Mercane near Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves square dance to channel Illusion energies of tier 3 via mimery.

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: 82
Farmers: 111
Farm Laborer: 205
Hunters: 139
Milk Maids: 99
Ranchers: 52
Ranch Hands: 109
Shepherds: 99

Farmland: 157475 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 9744
Poultry: 116937
Swine: 7795
Sheep: 389
Goats: 77
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 3897

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 73
Blacksmiths: 84
Bookbinders: 47
Buckle-makers: 51
Cabinetmakers: 88
Candlemakers: 144
Carpenters: 116
Clothmakers: 105
Coach and Harness Makers: 41
Coopers: 99
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 52
Copyists: 36
Cutlers: 33
Fabricworkers: 99
Farrier: 190
Furriers: 25
Glassworkers: 149
Gunsmiths: 89
Harness-Makers: 38
Hatters: 72
Hosiery Workers: 29
Jewelers: 42
Leatherwrights: 97
Locksmiths: 39
Matchstick makers: 60
Musical Instrument Makers: 54
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 50
Paper Workers: 59
Plasterers: 54
Pursemakers: 66
Roofers: 40
Ropemakers: 40
Rugmakers: 37
Saddlers: 69
Scabbardmakers: 87
Scalemakers: 42
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 24
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 37
Shoemakers: 37
Soap and Tallow Workers: 132
Tailors: 268
Tanners: 49
Upholsterers: 59
Watchmakers: 53
Weavers: 118
Whitesmiths: 31

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 26
Arcana Sellers: 27
Beer-Sellers: 51
Booksellers: 59
Butchers: 99
Chandlers: 111
Chicken Butchers: 106
Entrepreneurs: 39
Fine Clothiers: 97
Fishmongers: 105
Florists: 23
Potion Sellers: 68
Resellers: 149
Spice Merchants: 54
Wine-sellers: 73
Wheelwright: 60
Woodsellers: 38

Service workers

Bakers: 205
Barbers: 159
Coachmen: 55
Cooks: 162
Doctors: 83
Gamekeepers: 59
Grooms: 33
Hairdressers: 121
Healers: 109
Housekeepers: 111
Housemaids: 216
House Stewards: 118
Inns: 36
Laundry maids: 74
Maidservants: 139
Nursery Maids: 69
Pastrycooks: 129
Restaurateur: 149
Tavern Keepers: 177

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 53
Bleachers: 35
Chemical Workers: 22
Coal Heavers: 81
In-Town Couriers: 86
Long Haul Couriers: 82
Dockyard Workers: 86
Gas Workers: 19
Hay Merchants: 33
Leech Collectors: 106
Millers: 86
Miners: 86
Oilmen and Polishers: 63
Postmen: 97
Pure Finder: 50
Skinners: 121
Sugar Refiners: 22
Tosher: 58
Warehousemen: 134
Watercarriers: 83
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 105

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 49
Alchemist: 56
Clerk: 84
Dentists: 39
Educators: 116
Engineers: 57
Gardeners: 38
Mages: 29
Plumbers: 41
Pharmacist: 46
Professors: 17
Scientists: 29
Wizards: 17

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 38
Bankers: 54
Civil Clerks: 92
Civic Iudex: 41
Consultants: 25
Exorcist: 95
Fixers: 45
Kami Clerk: 77
Landlords: 75
Lawyers: 49
Legend Keepers: 69
Militia Officers: 433
Monks, Monastic: 125
Monks, Civic: 129
Historian, Oral: 84
Historian, Textual: 48
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 90
Priests: 169
Rangers: 51
Rat Catchers: 63
Scholars: 59
Spiritualist: 67
Slayers: 21
Storytellers: 147
Military Officers: 149

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 105
Comfort Services: 162
Enchanters: 44
Herbalists: 43
Jaminators: 125
Needleworkers: 121
Potters: 64
Preserve Makers: 111
Quilters: 53
Seamsters: 185
Spinners: 111
Tinker: 43
Weaver: 95

Artists

Actors: 41
Architects: 15
Bards: 61
Costumers: 24
Dancers: 46
Drafters: 25
Engravers: 31
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 19
Glaziers: 41
Inlayers: 36
Musicians: 111
Painters, Art: 19
Playwrights: 41
Sculptors, Art: 34
Wood Carvers: 144
Writers: 121

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 139
Canners: 108
Cheesmakers: 129
Ice Merchants: 17
Millers: 82
Picklers: 67
Smokers: 48
Stockmakers: 44
Tobacconists: 58
Tallowmakers: 92

14783 of Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

21078 of Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 3118 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Obu̹ Ûvû Kâchyâ is cursed with recurrent spells of some troublesome disease. The affliction isn’t so fatal as to make living there impossible, but it adds suffering and expense to local lives. The plague might be the product of an ancient curse, the results of long lost toxic remains, or an unavoidable byproduct of whatever industry or purpose justifies the city. It’s probably not overly contagious, but visitors may be in some peril all the same.

History

The the a hat of Conjuration, an a hat imbued with great amounts of Conjuration energies was created near Nyriad Castle by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.