Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v (Tshkstew /ˈnʊj̼ɪ̞g/ [drugstore] [failure]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Zåkräf Region of the Tetburland.

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

Climate

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°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 16°C (60°F). Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 266 cm/y (104 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 58 km² (23 mi²), and an average elevation of 1810 m (5938 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the early 15th century in winter of the year 1421, by Trèqtêyë. The establishment of Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Trèqtêyë struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v as a prison colony.

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

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are built arround a single crampt paverstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city rests behind a thick wall made from clay bricks. The wall has all of the proper fortifications and is well made. Unfortuantly the nature of clay brick leaves it quite vulnerable to siege equipment, though the thickness of the wall lends it simmilar resistnace to a thinner hardrock wall. Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's millitarily questionable fortifications 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 Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v is like looking into a university’s plaza on the day before an exam. People rush about to-and-fro. Discarded scrolls and quills are dotted around city. In spite of many locals discussing academic topics, there’s little sign of any organized groups for any of that talk. Infact, the city seems disordered in general with everything scattered helter skelter about.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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.

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

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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. Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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.

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

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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 Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg 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

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is short in Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v.

The Mole near Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be quite timid.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Necromancy energies of tier 2 via guttural bellowing.

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.

Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

5175 of Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 285 work in Agriculture
• 1132 work as Craftsmen
• 419 work as Merchants
• 788 work as Service Workers
• 527 work as General Laborers
• 209 work as Skilled Laborers
• 752 work as Civil Servants
• 490 work in Cottage Industries
• 291 work as Artists
• 282 work in Produce Industries

7845 of Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 685 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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History

Almost every community has some problem with bandits and highwaymen, but Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v is seriously plagued with raiders. One or more groups of persistent plunderers are hitting the community repeatedly, and they lack the necessary resources to fend them off or protect all their holdings.

The the a Mail coif of Mysticism, an a Mail coif imbued with potent amounts of Mysticism energies was created in Tshkstewnùy̼íhg Ji̊ Qi̊v by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History