Large City: Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya
Example Rattu architecture.

State	Lallalo
Provence	Temmī̄f Principality
Region	Kërǟd-zdu Forest
Founded	1298
Community Leader	Lord Ruzhohr
Area	174 km² (69 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	8°C (46°F)
Average Elevation	1066 m (3497 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	231 cm/y (90 in/y)
Population	40872
Population Density	234 people per km² (592 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Truename Magic
Naming
Native name	Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya
Pronunciation	/ˈosɑ/ /lʊˈkɪːzʊ/
Direct Translation	[mauve] [saliva]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya (/ˈosɑ/ /lʊˈkɪːzʊ/ [mauve] [saliva]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Temmī̄f Principality of the Lallalo.

The name Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya is derived from the Goblin language, as Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya was founded by Trêyepí, who was culturaly Rattu.

Climate

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya has a yearly average temperature of 8°C (46°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cold 3°C (37°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 13°C (55°F). Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya receives an average of 231 cm/y (90 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya covers an area of nearly 174 km² (69 mi²), and an average elevation of 1066 m (3497 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya was founded durring the late 14th century in spring of the year 1298, by Trêyepí. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya was built using the conventions of Rattu durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya 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.

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya is buildings are arranged arrounded a highly ordered system of premissive paverstone streets which form triangular paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. 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 Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya, 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.

Before you’ve even set foot into the heart of Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya, you can smell it. The incense. It hangs about the town like a cloud. Monks, priests, and clerics are everywhere, all dedicated to the same divine, all performing the same rituals to bless and anoint buildings, streets, people, animals, you name it they are or have blessed it. The same holy symbol is everywhere too. Its on buildings, on people, and even branded into livestock. This certainly loves its divine. Asside form the revrent worship, you can see the citizens are preparing for something, and that something isn’t good. Weapons are worn openly. Defensive structures have been recently constructed to guard less used areas of the city. Merchants seem very eager to sell their wares at discount prices. Something is coming.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Osâ Lûkîzû 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 Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya's parks.

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

Osâ Lûkîzû 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.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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.

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

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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. Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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 Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya's natural decorations nor waterways.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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.

Osâ Lûkîzû 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

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya's bank 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. .

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Illusion energies of tier 1 via oratory performances.

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: 131
Farm Laborer: 227
Hunters: 140
Milk Maids: 97
Ranchers: 52
Ranch Hands: 108
Shepherds: 102

Farmland: 167166 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 10218
Poultry: 122616
Swine: 8174
Sheep: 408
Goats: 81
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 4087

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 85
Blacksmiths: 95
Bookbinders: 53
Buckle-makers: 53
Cabinetmakers: 90
Candlemakers: 136
Carpenters: 125
Clothmakers: 113
Coach and Harness Makers: 45
Coopers: 107
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 57
Copyists: 40
Cutlers: 34
Fabricworkers: 95
Farrier: 302
Furriers: 26
Glassworkers: 127
Gunsmiths: 87
Harness-Makers: 39
Hatters: 80
Hosiery Workers: 29
Jewelers: 45
Leatherwrights: 104
Locksmiths: 40
Matchstick makers: 61
Musical Instrument Makers: 59
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 49
Paper Workers: 59
Plasterers: 54
Pursemakers: 67
Roofers: 44
Ropemakers: 41
Rugmakers: 39
Saddlers: 78
Scabbardmakers: 84
Scalemakers: 44
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 26
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 40
Shoemakers: 40
Soap and Tallow Workers: 148
Tailors: 302
Tanners: 51
Upholsterers: 58
Watchmakers: 58
Weavers: 120
Whitesmiths: 32

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 27
Arcana Sellers: 28
Beer-Sellers: 53
Booksellers: 67
Butchers: 107
Chandlers: 97
Chicken Butchers: 108
Entrepreneurs: 43
Fine Clothiers: 102
Fishmongers: 95
Florists: 25
Potion Sellers: 65
Resellers: 194
Spice Merchants: 55
Wine-sellers: 81
Wheelwright: 61
Woodsellers: 38

Service workers

Bakers: 204
Barbers: 209
Coachmen: 59
Cooks: 163
Doctors: 79
Gamekeepers: 61
Grooms: 35
Hairdressers: 140
Healers: 118
Housekeepers: 113
Housemaids: 185
House Stewards: 127
Inns: 39
Laundry maids: 74
Maidservants: 157
Nursery Maids: 71
Pastrycooks: 157
Restaurateur: 151
Tavern Keepers: 151

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 57
Bleachers: 38
Chemical Workers: 22
Coal Heavers: 88
In-Town Couriers: 95
Long Haul Couriers: 92
Dockyard Workers: 83
Gas Workers: 19
Hay Merchants: 33
Leech Collectors: 106
Millers: 99
Miners: 92
Oilmen and Polishers: 61
Postmen: 95
Pure Finder: 50
Skinners: 120
Sugar Refiners: 24
Tosher: 62
Warehousemen: 131
Watercarriers: 89
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 116

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 50
Alchemist: 60
Clerk: 86
Dentists: 39
Educators: 106
Engineers: 59
Gardeners: 40
Mages: 30
Plumbers: 44
Pharmacist: 46
Professors: 18
Scientists: 30
Wizards: 17

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 40
Bankers: 57
Civil Clerks: 90
Civic Iudex: 48
Consultants: 26
Exorcist: 86
Fixers: 48
Kami Clerk: 82
Landlords: 77
Lawyers: 50
Legend Keepers: 69
Militia Officers: 314
Monks, Monastic: 110
Monks, Civic: 131
Historian, Oral: 97
Historian, Textual: 48
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 88
Priests: 204
Rangers: 55
Rat Catchers: 60
Scholars: 65
Spiritualist: 71
Slayers: 23
Storytellers: 181
Military Officers: 131

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 116
Comfort Services: 177
Enchanters: 43
Herbalists: 46
Jaminators: 131
Needleworkers: 136
Potters: 65
Preserve Makers: 120
Quilters: 55
Seamsters: 227
Spinners: 123
Tinker: 46
Weaver: 99

Artists

Actors: 42
Architects: 15
Bards: 62
Costumers: 25
Dancers: 48
Drafters: 25
Engravers: 33
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 20
Glaziers: 44
Inlayers: 37
Musicians: 120
Painters, Art: 21
Playwrights: 43
Sculptors, Art: 34
Wood Carvers: 140
Writers: 151

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 151
Canners: 123
Cheesmakers: 140
Ice Merchants: 18
Millers: 77
Picklers: 65
Smokers: 51
Stockmakers: 46
Tobacconists: 62
Tallowmakers: 86

15468 of Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

23770 of Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1634 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a great windstorm struck Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya. Its winds were so great they picked up unsecured objects and flung them with enough force to smash brick and skull alike. Buildings collapsed under the gale, burying countless people alive. The storm's devistation was focused on the area arround Osâ Lûkîzû Gûchya, which lost 167 people, 364, and 34 livestock in the disaster.. History remembers the strom as The Storm of Grief.