Qi̘v Dafwíhmù

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù (/daf/ /ˈwɪ̞mʊ/ [courier] [lucky]) is a subtropical Large City located in Zashigwíh County, Guildling Council, within the Tauranian United Provinces.

The name Qi̘v Dafwíhmù is derived from the Tauric language, as Qi̘v Dafwíhmù was founded by Caralia Waiē̼ā, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Qi̘v Dafwíhmù receives an average of 191 cm/y (75 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Qi̘v Dafwíhmù covers an area of nearly 553 km² (221 mi²), and an average elevation of 2922 m (9586 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù was founded durring the late 10th century, by Caralia Waiē̼ā. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Caralia Waiē̼ā.

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qi̘v Dafwíhmù 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 Dafwíhmù is is constructed arround a series of broad packed earth mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. The city is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the city's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Qi̘v Dafwíhmù's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. Qi̘v Dafwíhmù's top tier civilian fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the city as needed.

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Qi̘v Dafwíhmù ’s existence was once fed by scholarly pursuits. But the income once drawn in by the works of scribes and academics has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Everywhere about the city one can see abandoned schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the city places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Even in these times.

Civic Infrastructure

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

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

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

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

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

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù has an Arcane Academy which provides higher education in the arcane sciences.

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù 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 Dafwíhmù's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

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

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

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù 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 Dafwíhmù's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù 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 Dafwíhmù 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 Dafwíhmù 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 Dafwíhmù 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

The locals are convinced that there is some terrible threat against them working from within their society. It may be a matter of dark sorcerers, foreign spies, traitorous neighbors, shape shifting monsters, or some other hidden evil. This evil may be a recent fear, or it may be an inherited peril they’ve always had to guard against. The danger itself may or may not exist, or if it exists it may not justify the steps being taken.

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used makes use of a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse and symmetrical central-plan, resulting in buildings with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. Decorative features included domed rooves, arches, soaring spaces, and sumptuous decoration: marble columns and inlay, mosaics on the vaults, inlaid-stone pavements, and sometimes gold coffered ceilings.

In Qi̘v Dafwíhmù tiny harmless tornadoes plague the town.

The Tangtal (Dupli-Cat) near Qi̘v Dafwíhmù are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Abjuration energies of tier 2 via divine sermons.

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 Dafwíhmù Census Data: Year 2000

48803 of Qi̘v Dafwíhmù's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 2710 work in Agriculture
• 11079 work as Craftsmen
• 3952 work as Merchants
• 7070 work as Service Workers
• 5042 work as General Laborers
• 2026 work as Skilled Laborers
• 7199 work as Civil Servants
• 4330 work in Cottage Industries
• 2741 work as Artists
• 2654 work in Produce Industries

75652 of Qi̘v Dafwíhmù's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 5185 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Qi̘v Dafwíhmù's roads were poorly made when first laid. Rather than repairing them correctly, a series of new roads was laid atop the old, leading to the streets of modern Qi̘v Dafwíhmù suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of secured a clean water supply for . The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.

History