Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm (/ˈbʊʃhɛ/ /j̼əm/ [usher] [general]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Birton Community of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm is derived from the Tauric language, as Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm was founded by Ǵatsa Dyfodwg, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm receives an average of 243 cm/y (95 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm covers an area of nearly 451 km² (180 mi²), and an average elevation of 3180 m (10433 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm was founded durring the early 11th century, by Ǵatsa Dyfodwg. The establishment of Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Ǵatsa Dyfodwg electing to pay people to resettle in Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive cobblestone 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 is defended by arcane means. It's hard to spot at first, but there's a tell tell shimmer in the air arround Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm, 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 Relic of the World That Was have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

A look around Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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 just long enough for it to be uncomfortable. A second look around Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm makes it abundantly clear the city suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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.

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

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

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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.

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

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm has an Arts Academy which provides higher education in many fields including math, language arts, philosophy, engineering, and other such disciplines.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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. Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

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

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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 Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm vermin leave small tokens in payment for food taken.

The Spriggan near Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 2 via guttural bellowing.

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.

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm Census Data: Year 2000

40210 of Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 2245 work in Agriculture
• 9021 work as Craftsmen
• 3249 work as Merchants
• 6030 work as Service Workers
• 4195 work as General Laborers
• 1658 work as Skilled Laborers
• 5913 work as Civil Servants
• 3481 work in Cottage Industries
• 2225 work as Artists
• 2193 work in Produce Industries

61689 of Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 4245 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm 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.

Due to a magical anomaly, Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami ended a drought plaguing Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm. One of Qi̘v Bùshhèj̼àm's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History