Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v

Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v (/ˈvɪ̞pi̘/ /cu/ [canal] [funny]) is a subtropical Small City located in Iē̼akzíhgiē̼àvdè County, Niylili Provence, within the Daland.

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

Climate

Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°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 21°C (69°F). Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 171 cm/y (67 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 18 km² (7 mi²), and an average elevation of 1950 m (6397 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 14th century in fall of the year 1263, by Mademus. The establishment of Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v's construction back out of the project. Mademus pushed on reguardles, and Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

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

Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are located arround a single spacious packed earth mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. The city's would-be-castle fortifications 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.

A look around Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v shows Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v as a den of corruption. Birbes can be seen changing hands openly, such that it must be customary to do so and must have been for a long time. The locals have no fear, no annoyance at the state of things, it simply is. The city has another layer to it as well. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual, or at least, faking it.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Víhpi̊cu 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.

Víhpi̊cu 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.

Víhpi̊cu 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.

Víhpi̊cu 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.

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

Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Víhpi̊cu 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 Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Víhpi̊cu 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.

Víhpi̊cu 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.

Víhpi̊cu 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

Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

In Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v there is always just enough rain to be annoying.

The Ooze, Amber near Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves square dance to channel Truename Magic 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.

Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

1592 of Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 84 work in Agriculture
• 361 work as Craftsmen
• 128 work as Merchants
• 242 work as Service Workers
• 159 work as General Laborers
• 64 work as Skilled Laborers
• 238 work as Civil Servants
• 143 work in Cottage Industries
• 85 work as Artists
• 88 work in Produce Industries

2700 of Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 132 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

POI

History

A vast influx of newcomers over the last 5 years has greatly spiked Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v's population. They may have been drawn by economic opportunities, or fled some pursuing peril, or been forcibly moved there by a ruler who wanted to dilute the existing native cohesion. The natives may not have the resources or opportunities to integrate these newcomers, and it may be that the new population has no desire to stay longer than is necessary.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of killed a tyrannical who had controlled Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v for years. Víhpi̊cu Ji̊ Qi̊v created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History