Large City: Sdo Ipaho-tozma

Sdo Ipaho-tozma

Sdo Ipaho-tozma
Example Gnollish architecture.
StateCity-state of Kakoray
ProvenceOnei District
RegionBrö Qöv Meadows
Founded1016
Community LeaderLord Trryhn vyim Rolɑrtɑfilf
Area423 km2 (169 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp14°C (57°F)
Average Elevation2250 m (7381 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation206 cm/y (81 in/y)
Population100455
Population Density237 people per km2 (594 people per mi2)
Town AuraConjuration
Naming
Native nameSdo Ipaho-tozma
Pronunciation/daf/ /tozˈma/
Direct Translation[courier] [spot]
Translation[Not Yet Translated]

Sdo Ipaho-tozma (/daf/ /tozˈma/ [courier] [spot]) is a temperate Large City located in the Onei District of the City-state of Kakoray.

The name Sdo Ipaho-tozma is derived from the Gnollish language, as Sdo Ipaho-tozma was founded by Siannon vyim Rolɑrtɑyutsɪxt, who was culturaly Gnollish.

Climate

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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). Sdo Ipaho-tozma receives an average of 206 cm/y (81 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Sdo Ipaho-tozma covers an area of nearly 423 km2 (169 mi2), and an average elevation of 2250 m (7381 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Sdo Ipaho-tozma was founded durring the early 11th century, by Siannon vyim Rolɑrtɑyutsɪxt. The establishment of Sdo Ipaho-tozma suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma was built using the conventions of Gnollish durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma is buildings have been located at convienant points along the hill Sdo Ipaho-tozma was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the broad cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. 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 Sdo Ipaho-tozma, 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 well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the city's defences.

Your first impression of Sdo Ipaho-tozma proves to be right on the money. This city is where the rebels chose to settle. Fashion trends are quite simply the opposite of what’s popular in the other nearby communities. THis trend extends everywhere. Things that should be black are white, what would normally be square is organically curved, and what is typically unthinkable for polite society is more than welcome in this public square. Up to the logical limits, of course. There’s no flaying someone alive to eat their skin going on, but the women are dressed a little immodestly, the men are a little more emotional, and the food is all overly complex and terrible.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Sdo Ipaho-tozma has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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 Sdo Ipaho-tozma. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Sdo Ipaho-tozma's parks.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Sdo Ipaho-tozma.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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.

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

Sdo Ipaho-tozma has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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.

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

Sdo Ipaho-tozma has an Arcane Academy which provides higher education in the arcane sciences.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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. Sdo Ipaho-tozma's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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 Sdo Ipaho-tozma's natural decorations nor waterways.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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

Sdo Ipaho-tozma's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is long in Sdo Ipaho-tozma.

The Leshy, Poppy near Sdo Ipaho-tozma are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Sdo Ipaho-tozma'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 Chronomancy energies of tier 2 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: 198
  • Farmers: 295
  • Farm Laborer: 558
  • Hunters: 334
  • Milk Maids: 264
  • Ranchers: 133
  • Ranch Hands: 275
  • Shepherds: 271
    • Farmland: 409856 m2
    • Cattle and Similar Creatures: 25113
    • Poultry: 301365
    • Swine: 20091
    • Sheep: 1004
    • Goats: 200
    • Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 10045

Craftsmen

  • Arms and Toolmakers: 209
  • Blacksmiths: 223
  • Bookbinders: 127
  • Buckle-makers: 137
  • Cabinetmakers: 213
  • Candlemakers: 358
  • Carpenters: 329
  • Clothmakers: 295
  • Coach and Harness Makers: 108
  • Coopers: 251
  • Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 142
  • Copyists: 93
  • Cutlers: 88
  • Fabricworkers: 233
  • Farrier: 515
  • Furriers: 65
  • Glassworkers: 346
  • Gunsmiths: 216
  • Harness-Makers: 94
  • Hatters: 198
  • Hosiery Workers: 72
  • Jewelers: 111
  • Leatherwrights: 257
  • Locksmiths: 99
  • Matchstick makers: 154
  • Musical Instrument Makers: 147
  • Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 122
  • Paper Workers: 143
  • Plasterers: 132
  • Pursemakers: 164
  • Roofers: 105
  • Ropemakers: 102
  • Rugmakers: 96
  • Saddlers: 189
  • Scabbardmakers: 211
  • Scalemakers: 108
  • Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 63
  • Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 93
  • Shoemakers: 94
  • Soap and Tallow Workers: 352
  • Tailors: 692
  • Tanners: 127
  • Upholsterers: 141
  • Watchmakers: 133
  • Weavers: 295
  • Whitesmiths: 81

Merchants

  • Adventuring Goods Retellers: 71
  • Arcana Sellers: 71
  • Beer-Sellers: 133
  • Booksellers: 162
  • Butchers: 251
  • Chandlers: 287
  • Chicken Butchers: 275
  • Entrepreneurs: 106
  • Fine Clothiers: 279
  • Fishmongers: 264
  • Florists: 62
  • Potion Sellers: 173
  • Resellers: 401
  • Spice Merchants: 132
  • Wine-sellers: 205
  • Wheelwright: 149
  • Woodsellers: 96

Service workers

  • Bakers: 590
  • Barbers: 515
  • Coachmen: 139
  • Cooks: 401
  • Doctors: 202
  • Gamekeepers: 154
  • Grooms: 87
  • Hairdressers: 334
  • Healers: 267
  • Housekeepers: 257
  • Housemaids: 478
  • House Stewards: 324
  • Inns: 95
  • Laundry maids: 186
  • Maidservants: 401
  • Nursery Maids: 179
  • Pastrycooks: 372
  • Restaurateur: 372
  • Tavern Keepers: 436

Specialized Laborer

  • Ashworkers: 140
  • Bleachers: 93
  • Chemical Workers: 56
  • Coal Heavers: 233
  • In-Town Couriers: 228
  • Long Haul Couriers: 233
  • Dockyard Workers: 193
  • Gas Workers: 49
  • Hay Merchants: 83
  • Leech Collectors: 309
  • Millers: 233
  • Miners: 223
  • Oilmen and Polishers: 149
  • Postmen: 223
  • Pure Finder: 127
  • Skinners: 346
  • Sugar Refiners: 58
  • Tosher: 159
  • Warehousemen: 346
  • Watercarriers: 207
  • Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 304

Skilled Laborers

  • Accountants: 126
  • Alchemist: 151
  • Clerk: 200
  • Dentists: 102
  • Educators: 282
  • Engineers: 152
  • Gardeners: 103
  • Mages: 75
  • Plumbers: 108
  • Pharmacist: 116
  • Professors: 44
  • Scientists: 73
  • Wizards: 44

Civil Servants

  • Adventurers: 98
  • Bankers: 148
  • Civil Clerks: 228
  • Civic Iudex: 115
  • Consultants: 66
  • Exorcist: 251
  • Fixers: 124
  • Kami Clerk: 195
  • Landlords: 202
  • Lawyers: 124
  • Legend Keepers: 162
  • Militia Officers: 913
  • Monks, Monastic: 324
  • Monks, Civic: 346
  • Historian, Oral: 218
  • Historian, Textual: 115
  • Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 228
  • Priests: 372
  • Rangers: 127
  • Rat Catchers: 155
  • Scholars: 159
  • Spiritualist: 176
  • Slayers: 57
  • Storytellers: 393
  • Military Officers: 334

Cottage Industries

  • Brewers: 304
  • Comfort Services: 372
  • Enchanters: 114
  • Herbalists: 109
  • Jaminators: 358
  • Needleworkers: 358
  • Potters: 170
  • Preserve Makers: 313
  • Quilters: 145
  • Seamsters: 502
  • Spinners: 287
  • Tinker: 110
  • Weaver: 271

Artists

  • Actors: 104
  • Architects: 39
  • Bards: 147
  • Costumers: 62
  • Dancers: 118
  • Drafters: 64
  • Engravers: 81
  • Fine Furniture Carpenters: 49
  • Glaziers: 108
  • Inlayers: 93
  • Musicians: 271
  • Painters, Art: 52
  • Playwrights: 106
  • Sculptors, Art: 89
  • Wood Carvers: 334
  • Writers: 386

Produce Industries

  • Butter Churners: 324
  • Canners: 313
  • Cheesmakers: 324
  • Ice Merchants: 45
  • Millers: 200
  • Picklers: 173
  • Smokers: 132
  • Stockmakers: 115
  • Tobacconists: 156
  • Tallowmakers: 239

38294 of Sdo Ipaho-tozma's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

56134 of Sdo Ipaho-tozma's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 6027 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Due to a magical anomaly, Sdo Ipaho-tozma 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 late 2nd century a local hero by the name of spared the town from the rampage of a legendary monster. Sdo Ipaho-tozma's militia's elite squad is named after .

History