Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v (Tshi̊ /nɛ/ [bed] [idea; concept; theme; motif; chorus]) is a temperate Large City located in Tsdirizeiē̼ County, Nùàgvan Provence, within the Daland.

The name Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Sylvin language, as Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Rä̋ch Yoīkīy 'Gemma Andre' Ra̋g Nīki̋nḱ Vúoībō, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 176 cm/y (69 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 109 km² (43 mi²), and an average elevation of 4976 m (16325 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 10th century, by Rä̋ch Yoīkīy 'Gemma Andre' Ra̋g Nīki̋nḱ Vúoībō. The establishment of Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Rä̋ch Yoīkīy 'Gemma Andre' Ra̋g Nīki̋nḱ Vúoībō struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v as a prison colony.

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Tshi̊nè 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.

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are arranged arround a single narrow split-log ties mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the city a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The city has a set of well fortified walls, with gatehouses, watch towers, battlments, and even a moat, which are fashioned from stone and timber. Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v's walls are, howeaver, fashioned from stone and timber. While unorthadox, the design looks to be functional to a reasonable degree. With luck, the untested design will remain untested for years to come. The city's unusual though effective defenses are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the citys defences.

Right off the bat Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this city has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The new wealth has created some worrying attitudes in many passers by, such that it’s clear new laws have recently been enacted and enforced with such extreme scrutiny the locals seem to be going about their day as if by clockwork.

Civic Infrastructure

Tshi̊nè 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.

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

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

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

Tshi̊nè 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.

Tshi̊nè 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.

Tshi̊nè 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.

Tshi̊nè 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.

Tshi̊nè 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.

Tshi̊nè 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.

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

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

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

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

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

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Tshi̊nè 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 Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Tshi̊nè 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.

Tshi̊nè 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.

Tshi̊nè 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

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its buildings being predominantly formed through the combination of basic geometric shapes. However, it shown in the detailing given to the structures such as its characteristic tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance in their designs to an astonishing degree of precision. Decorative elements for the buildings tended to be built into the structure itself, making great use of fluting, frescoes, inlays, and embossing.

In Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v every night at precisely midnight every structure in town is engulfed by sailors fire until the end of the witching hour.

The Marsupial, Kangaroo near Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Enchantment energies of tier 1 via throat 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.

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

9559 of Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 512 work in Agriculture
• 2138 work as Craftsmen
• 778 work as Merchants
• 1469 work as Service Workers
• 1005 work as General Laborers
• 404 work as Skilled Laborers
• 1369 work as Civil Servants
• 841 work in Cottage Industries
• 538 work as Artists
• 505 work in Produce Industries

14514 of Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1536 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v since its creation, but now it's beginning to decay. It may function only intermittently, now, or its effects may have curdled into something double-edged. The locals have no idea how to fix it, and indeed, it may not be possible to repair it with modern science or sorcery.

Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century heavy spring rains following an uncharacteristically dry year and a minor earthquake resulted in the collapse of the south west side of Teton Hill. the landslide struck Tshi̊nè Ji̊ Qi̊v, and devastated the community. 132 people, 224 livestock, and 24 buildings were lost to the calamity. The disaster is recorded in history as Hate's Fall.

History