Zě Ci-34q Khun

Zě Ci-34q Khun ([root words not on file] [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Metropolis located in Sowzǐkhusu Zone, Xn-562ia Province, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Zě Ci-34q Khun is derived from the Dwarven language, as Zě Ci-34q Khun was founded by Curulaeril Volzqev, who was culturaly Dwarvern.

Climate

Zě Ci-34q Khun has a yearly average temperature of 2°C (35°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant -21°C (-5°F). Zě Ci-34q Khun receives an average of 253 cm/y (99 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Zě Ci-34q Khun covers an area of nearly 388 km² (155 mi²), and an average elevation of 1364 m (4475 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Zě Ci-34q Khun was founded durring the early 15th century in spring of the year 1439, by Curulaeril Volzqev. The establishment of Zě Ci-34q Khun 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.

Zě Ci-34q Khun was built using the conventions of Dwarvern durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Zě Ci-34q Khun is no diffrent. The metropolis'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.

Zě Ci-34q Khun is buildings have been located at convienant points along the gorge Zě Ci-34q Khun was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the spacious flagstone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The mountain metropolis is defended by arcane means. It's hard to spot at first, but there's a tell tell shimmer in the air arround Zě Ci-34q Khun, and you can spot the ocasional warding glyph carved into a rock or tree all arround town. These mystical defences are ancient, unknowable, and unassailable by current means... Assuming everything is in working order. Otherwise, the wards are little more than a deathtrap. The metropolis's Relic of the World That Was are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the metropolis's defences.

Right off the bat Zě Ci-34q Khun 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 metropolis has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The metropolis is very clearly a joyfull place as well as wealthy. 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

Zě Ci-34q Khun possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

Zě Ci-34q Khun has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Zě Ci-34q Khun 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 Zě Ci-34q Khun. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Zě Ci-34q Khun's parks.

Zě Ci-34q Khun has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Zě Ci-34q Khun.

Zě Ci-34q Khun 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.

Zě Ci-34q Khun 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.

Zě Ci-34q Khun has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Zě Ci-34q Khun has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Zě Ci-34q Khun 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.

Zě Ci-34q Khun 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.

Zě Ci-34q Khun has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Zě Ci-34q Khun's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.

Zě Ci-34q Khun has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Zě Ci-34q Khun 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 Metropolis. Zě Ci-34q Khun's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Zě Ci-34q Khun's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Zě Ci-34q Khun has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Zě Ci-34q Khun has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Zě Ci-34q Khun 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 Zě Ci-34q Khun's natural decorations nor waterways.

Zě Ci-34q Khun 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.

Zě Ci-34q Khun 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.

Zě Ci-34q Khun 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.

Zě Ci-34q Khun is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.

Cultural Notes

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Zě Ci-34q Khun. 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.

Zě Ci-34q Khun's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is admittedly strange and non-linear style rooted in defiance of symmetrical shapes. It championed the creation of buildings with a unique visual appearance. the structural norms of classic buildings and deforms or moves away from elementary architectural principles. By including non-linear designs processed into its buildings and favoring fragmentation, this style expressed a form of controlled chaos. Its buildings appear out-of-the-ordinary, draw the eye in immediately and sometimes create a feeling of strangeness. These distorted shapes and structure are not reserved to the building’s outer facade, they destabilize interior elements too, favoring minimalism and play on people’s perceptions by injecting a futuristic touch.

In Zě Ci-34q Khun the stars are always right.

The Amoeba Swarm near Zě Ci-34q Khun are known to be quite timid.

Zě Ci-34q Khun's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves ritual combat to channel Mysticism energies of tier 1 via proclamations.

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 Eyom'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.

Zě Ci-34q Khun Census Data: Year 2000

1201241 of Zě Ci-34q Khun's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 65336 work in Agriculture
• 276307 work as Craftsmen
• 100261 work as Merchants
• 181168 work as Service Workers
• 124351 work as General Laborers
• 48335 work as Skilled Laborers
• 171127 work as Civil Servants
• 106606 work in Cottage Industries
• 66949 work as Artists
• 60801 work in Produce Industries

1786911 of Zě Ci-34q Khun's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 157271 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Zě Ci-34q Khun's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

POI

History

The the a harp of Illusion, an a harp imbued with potent amounts of Illusion energies was created near Zě Ci-34q Khun by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History