Qufì inǐ Birěkhka

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka (/ˈqufɨ/ /ˈinɪ/ [deaf] [visitor]) is a subtropical Town located in Maktǐzăm Zone, Ot-61esìb District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Qufì inǐ Birěkhka is derived from the Constructi language, as Qufì inǐ Birěkhka was founded by Shelîj Glèlèdsm, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Qufì inǐ Birěkhka receives an average of 264 cm/y (103 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Qufì inǐ Birěkhka covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4872 m (15984 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka was founded durring the late 16th century in winter of the year 1486, by Shelîj Glèlèdsm. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qufì inǐ Birěkhka is no diffrent. The town'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.

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka is buildings are arranged arrounded a highly ordered system of narrow baked earthen 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 town 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 town's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Qufì inǐ Birěkhka's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. The top tier civilian fortifications has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

A look arround Qufì inǐ Birěkhka reveals an abundance of 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 town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka 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 Qufì inǐ Birěkhka. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Qufì inǐ Birěkhka's parks.

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

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka 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.

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka 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.

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

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka 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 Town. Qufì inǐ Birěkhka's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka 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 Qufì inǐ Birěkhka's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka 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.

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka 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

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka's garrison 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 Qufì inǐ Birěkhka every night at precisely midnight every structure in town is engulfed by sailors fire until the end of the witching hour.

The Dinosaur, Compsognathus near Qufì inǐ Birěkhka are known to be quite timid.

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves creating small tokens to channel Necromancy energies of tier 3 via singing.

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.

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka Census Data: Year 2000

415 of Qufì inǐ Birěkhka's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 86 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 68 work as Service Workers
• 42 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 62 work as Civil Servants
• 38 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 23 work in Produce Industries

877 of Qufì inǐ Birěkhka's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 82 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Qufì inǐ Birěkhka'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 Qufì inǐ Birěkhka suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

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History

The the a leather hauberk of Transmutation, an a leather hauberk imbued with potent amounts of Transmutation energies was created in Queenshamp by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History