Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v (/si̘t/ /ˈomnə/ [skirt] [loop; curve; arc]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Iēibonjām Region of the Tetburland.

The name Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Sylvin language, as Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Siannon, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 277 cm/y (109 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 159 km² (63 mi²), and an average elevation of 168 m (551 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 14th century in spring of the year 1262, by Siannon. The establishment of Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Si̊tomnà 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.

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are built arround a single restrictive baked earthen mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. 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 Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v, 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. Unfortuantly, these Relic of the World That Was are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

A look around Si̊tomnà 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

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

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

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

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

Si̊tomnà 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.

Si̊tomnà 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.

Si̊tomnà 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.

Si̊tomnà 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.

Si̊tomnà 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.

Si̊tomnà 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.

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

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.

Si̊tomnà 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. Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Si̊tomnà 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.

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

Si̊tomnà 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.

Si̊tomnà 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 Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Si̊tomnà 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.

Si̊tomnà 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.

Si̊tomnà 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.

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v 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

Si̊tomnà 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 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.

In Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v rain occurs in reverse with water pooling up from the earth then falling into the skies to from clouds, this unsettles every visitor that sees it.

The Dinosaur, Compsognathus near Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves drinking to channel Invocation energies of tier 3 via moments of science.

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.

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

14380 of Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 801 work in Agriculture
• 3273 work as Craftsmen
• 1140 work as Merchants
• 2279 work as Service Workers
• 1440 work as General Laborers
• 580 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2051 work as Civil Servants
• 1278 work in Cottage Industries
• 787 work as Artists
• 751 work in Produce Industries

22085 of Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1127 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v is cursed with recurrent spells of some troublesome disease. The affliction isn’t so fatal as to make living there impossible, but it adds suffering and expense to local lives. The plague might be the product of an ancient curse, the results of long lost toxic remains, or an unavoidable byproduct of whatever industry or purpose justifies the city. It’s probably not overly contagious, but visitors may be in some peril all the same.

Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of protected Si̊tomnà Ji̊ Qi̊v's harvest from an army of bandits. The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.

History