Utsdíhùq Gíhm

Utsdíhùq Gíhm (Utsdíh /ʊq/ [country (rural area)] [ash]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Zophtevub̄ Provence of the Hobben.

The name Utsdíhùq Gíhm is derived from the Sylvin language, as Utsdíhùq Gíhm was founded by Dukdriginn, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Utsdíhùq Gíhm has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Utsdíhùq Gíhm receives an average of 87 cm/y (34 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Utsdíhùq Gíhm covers an area of nearly 67 km² (26 mi²), and an average elevation of 6588 m (-21335 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Utsdíhùq Gíhm was founded durring the early 15th century in spring of the year 1447, by Dukdriginn. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Utsdíhùq Gíhm is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm is buildings are arranged arround a single restrictive cobblestone 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 is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the city's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Utsdíhùq Gíhm's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. Utsdíhùq Gíhm's top tier civilian fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the city as needed.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Utsdíhùq Gíhm ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. The locals seem to have responded to their slow downfall by recreating Utsdíhùq Gíhm as one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which the city brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Utsdíhùq Gíhm 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 Utsdíhùq Gíhm. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Utsdíhùq Gíhm's parks.

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

Utsdíhùq Gíhm 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.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm 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.

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

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

Utsdíhùq Gíhm 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.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm 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.

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

Utsdíhùq Gíhm has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm 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. Utsdíhùq Gíhm's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

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

Utsdíhùq Gíhm has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm 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 Utsdíhùq Gíhm's natural decorations nor waterways.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm 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.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm 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.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm 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

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Utsdíhùq Gíhm. They may control crime within the community itself, or they may use it simply as a safe haven from which to direct their minions elsewhere. Local law enforcement may know all about them, but lack the strength to confront them and their paid or intimidated henchmen.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

In Utsdíhùq Gíhm it is impossible to directly or indirectly lie.

The Alseid near Utsdíhùq Gíhm are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Mysticism energies of tier 1 via mimery.

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.

Utsdíhùq Gíhm Census Data: Year 2000

5925 of Utsdíhùq Gíhm's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 326 work in Agriculture
• 1308 work as Craftsmen
• 471 work as Merchants
• 889 work as Service Workers
• 616 work as General Laborers
• 246 work as Skilled Laborers
• 873 work as Civil Servants
• 543 work in Cottage Industries
• 327 work as Artists
• 326 work in Produce Industries

9201 of Utsdíhùq Gíhm's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 796 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Utsdíhùq Gíhm is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

POI

History

The the a coin of Wild Magic, an a coin imbued with notable amounts of Wild Magic energies was created in Utopshlad Gíhm by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History