Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v (Shmíh /ˈcɛrguq/ [neighbor] [pain; agony]) is a subtropical Large City located in Qíhmveiē̼ù County, Ftiríhwèsag Provence, within the Daland.

The name Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Goblin language, as Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Achassien, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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). Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 172 cm/y (67 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 89 km² (35 mi²), and an average elevation of 3766 m (12355 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the early 15th century in winter of the year 1449, by Achassien. The establishment of Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Achassien struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v as a prison colony.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of narrow packed earth streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The city has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the city is well defended against anything short of an army. Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v's brittle defences are suffering from significent damage, so much so that examples can be pointed to no matter which section one might have within their line of site, and most of which render sections inoperable at present.

A look around Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v is like a look into a broken heart which long ago fell to corruption. There is no planning, no organization. Everyone here clearly goes about their own thing with little thought to anyone around them who isn’t selling something they need… unless of course, they would be an easy target for some robbery. The city has truly fallen to evil.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v's parks.

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

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

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

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

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

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

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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. Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is long in Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v.

The Xtabay near Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves line dance to channel Chronomancy 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.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

7984 of Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 468 work in Agriculture
• 1772 work as Craftsmen
• 646 work as Merchants
• 1179 work as Service Workers
• 828 work as General Laborers
• 330 work as Skilled Laborers
• 1224 work as Civil Servants
• 684 work in Cottage Industries
• 433 work as Artists
• 420 work in Produce Industries

11879 of Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1267 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a monster which had been terrorizing the streets of Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v. Shmíhcèrguq Ji̊ Qi̊v created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History