Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v

Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v (/ʊb/ /teʤ/ [benefit; profit] [gray]) is a subtropical Small City located in the Kririsi̊mù Region of the Tetburland.

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

Climate

Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 31°C (87°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 28°C (82°F). Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 173 cm/y (68 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 14 km² (5 mi²), and an average elevation of 3372 m (11062 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the early 12th century in fall of the year 1109, by Mlèsê. The establishment of Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive paverstone streets which form a grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city is protected by a renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a city of Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v's size could have. The city's well-designed, yet cheep have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the city.

Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v’s streets. The city is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Ùbniv 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.

Ùbniv 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.

Ùbniv 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.

Ùbniv 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.

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

Ùbniv 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 Small City. Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by an arcane means.

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

Ùbniv 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 Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Ùbniv 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.

Ùbniv 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.

Ùbniv 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

A substantial minority of the locals are descended from foreigners alien to their local neighbors. They may have been religious exiles, economic migrants, indigenous locals surrounded by the existing polity, or a foreign settlement conquered within the relatively recent past. The locals may not be enthusiastic about being ruled by others not of their kind, and their neighbors may look askance at the way foreign customs or even laws may be maintained.

Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.

The Serpentfolk near Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves creating small tokens to channel Enchantment energies of tier 2 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.

Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

1171 of Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 64 work in Agriculture
• 262 work as Craftsmen
• 93 work as Merchants
• 182 work as Service Workers
• 117 work as General Laborers
• 44 work as Skilled Laborers
• 174 work as Civil Servants
• 106 work in Cottage Industries
• 64 work as Artists
• 65 work in Produce Industries

1961 of Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 199 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v is known for its unusual rock formations.

POI

History

The the a pair of chausses of Chronomancy, an a pair of chausses imbued with notable amounts of Chronomancy energies was created in Ùbniv Ji̊ Qi̊v by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History