Large City: Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ

Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ
Example Rattu architecture.

State	Warren
Provence	S̺âho Chyæmû Empire
Sub Provence	Kos̺e Kûdæ Kingdom
Region	Stíhíhvàgshíhj Woods
Founded	1817
Community Leader	Lord Trgfêm
Area	73 km² (29 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	14°C (57°F)
Average Elevation	6334 m (20780 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	166 cm/y (65 in/y)
Population	17233
Population Density	236 people per km² (594 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Mysticism
Naming
Native name	Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ
Pronunciation	/ˈqolə/ /hʊˈu̹dɪː/
Direct Translation	[deaf] [health]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

The name Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ is derived from the Sylvin language, as Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ was founded by Trgado, who was culturaly Rattu.

Climate

Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 6°C (42°F). Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ receives an average of 166 cm/y (65 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ covers an area of nearly 73 km² (29 mi²), and an average elevation of 6334 m (20780 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ was founded durring the early 19th century in late spring of the year 1817, by Trgado. The establishment of Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Trgado struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ as a prison colony.

Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ was built using the conventions of Rattu durring the early 19th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ is buildings are located arround a single broad packed earth mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the city's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. Astonishigly, the boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ 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 Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ’s streets. The city is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Qolà Hûu̹dî 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.

Qolà Hûu̹dî 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.

Qolà Hûu̹dî 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.

Qolà Hûu̹dî 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.

Qolà Hûu̹dî 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.

Qolà Hûu̹dî 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.

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

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

Qolà Hûu̹dî 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. Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

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

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

Qolà Hûu̹dî 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 Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qolà Hûu̹dî 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.

Qolà Hûu̹dî 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.

Qolà Hûu̹dî 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.

Cultural Notes

Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ's locals are divided into several castes. They may be organized by social role, by imputed nobility of birth, by ethnic origins, or any other dividing principle, but they cannot imagine any other way of organizing themselves. A hierarchy of castes is not inevitable, but there will be social and legal limits applied to ensure that each caste remains fixed in its function. The outside world may or may not respect these distinctions when dealing with the locals.

Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is long in Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ.

The Guardian, Graven near Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves orgies to channel Summoning energies of tier 3 via throat chanting.

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: 35
Farmers: 53
Farm Laborer: 86
Hunters: 61
Milk Maids: 42
Ranchers: 21
Ranch Hands: 47
Shepherds: 45

Farmland: 69793 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 4308
Poultry: 51699
Swine: 3446
Sheep: 172
Goats: 34
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 1723

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 35
Blacksmiths: 40
Bookbinders: 21
Buckle-makers: 23
Cabinetmakers: 37
Candlemakers: 53
Carpenters: 49
Clothmakers: 55
Coach and Harness Makers: 17
Coopers: 41
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 24
Copyists: 16
Cutlers: 14
Fabricworkers: 38
Farrier: 104
Furriers: 11
Glassworkers: 66
Gunsmiths: 38
Harness-Makers: 17
Hatters: 32
Hosiery Workers: 12
Jewelers: 19
Leatherwrights: 45
Locksmiths: 17
Matchstick makers: 27
Musical Instrument Makers: 26
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 21
Paper Workers: 25
Plasterers: 23
Pursemakers: 29
Roofers: 19
Ropemakers: 16
Rugmakers: 16
Saddlers: 31
Scabbardmakers: 35
Scalemakers: 18
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 11
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 16
Shoemakers: 16
Soap and Tallow Workers: 62
Tailors: 98
Tanners: 22
Upholsterers: 24
Watchmakers: 22
Weavers: 50
Whitesmiths: 13

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 12
Arcana Sellers: 12
Beer-Sellers: 22
Booksellers: 26
Butchers: 44
Chandlers: 44
Chicken Butchers: 51
Entrepreneurs: 17
Fine Clothiers: 44
Fishmongers: 43
Florists: 10
Potion Sellers: 30
Resellers: 71
Spice Merchants: 23
Wine-sellers: 34
Wheelwright: 27
Woodsellers: 16

Service workers

Bakers: 101
Barbers: 76
Coachmen: 24
Cooks: 74
Doctors: 34
Gamekeepers: 27
Grooms: 15
Hairdressers: 53
Healers: 48
Housekeepers: 46
Housemaids: 95
House Stewards: 55
Inns: 16
Laundry maids: 31
Maidservants: 59
Nursery Maids: 29
Pastrycooks: 61
Restaurateur: 71
Tavern Keepers: 71

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 24
Bleachers: 16
Chemical Workers: 9
Coal Heavers: 33
In-Town Couriers: 38
Long Haul Couriers: 35
Dockyard Workers: 39
Gas Workers: 8
Hay Merchants: 14
Leech Collectors: 39
Millers: 37
Miners: 44
Oilmen and Polishers: 26
Postmen: 38
Pure Finder: 21
Skinners: 47
Sugar Refiners: 10
Tosher: 27
Warehousemen: 71
Watercarriers: 37
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 47

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 22
Alchemist: 25
Clerk: 35
Dentists: 17
Educators: 47
Engineers: 26
Gardeners: 17
Mages: 12
Plumbers: 19
Pharmacist: 19
Professors: 7
Scientists: 12
Wizards: 7

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 16
Bankers: 24
Civil Clerks: 38
Civic Iudex: 19
Consultants: 11
Exorcist: 36
Fixers: 20
Kami Clerk: 32
Landlords: 36
Lawyers: 20
Legend Keepers: 30
Militia Officers: 143
Monks, Monastic: 49
Monks, Civic: 47
Historian, Oral: 43
Historian, Textual: 20
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 39
Priests: 82
Rangers: 22
Rat Catchers: 25
Scholars: 25
Spiritualist: 29
Slayers: 9
Storytellers: 67
Military Officers: 61

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 52
Comfort Services: 63
Enchanters: 19
Herbalists: 18
Jaminators: 68
Needleworkers: 59
Potters: 29
Preserve Makers: 50
Quilters: 23
Seamsters: 95
Spinners: 50
Tinker: 18
Weaver: 43

Artists

Actors: 19
Architects: 6
Bards: 26
Costumers: 10
Dancers: 20
Drafters: 11
Engravers: 13
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 8
Glaziers: 19
Inlayers: 16
Musicians: 46
Painters, Art: 8
Playwrights: 18
Sculptors, Art: 15
Wood Carvers: 66
Writers: 68

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 59
Canners: 43
Cheesmakers: 55
Ice Merchants: 7
Millers: 35
Picklers: 30
Smokers: 22
Stockmakers: 18
Tobacconists: 28
Tallowmakers: 38

6470 of Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

10419 of Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 344 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

History

The the an Armband of Augury, an an Armband imbued with notable amounts of Augury energies was created in Qolà Hûu̹dî Kâchyâ by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.