Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf (/aʤ/ /iˈjon/ [dumb; dull] [behavior]) is a temperate Small City located in the Vēkæ̈piijuwitlu Principality of the Shayeli.

The name Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf is derived from the Sylvin language, as Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf was founded by Důk, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf has a yearly average temperature of 4°C (39°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold -15°C (5°F). Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf receives an average of 235 cm/y (92 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the long winter months. Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf covers an area of nearly 11 km² (4 mi²), and an average elevation of 4066 m (13339 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf was founded durring the late 11th century, by Důk. The establishment of Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Důk struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf as a prison colony.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf is buildings are built arround a single spacious cobblestone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the city's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall 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 Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf shows Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf 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 Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual, or at least, faking it.

Civic Infrastructure

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf 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 Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf's parks.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf 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.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf 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.

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

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf 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.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf 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.

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

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf 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 Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf's natural decorations nor waterways.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf 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.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf 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.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf 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

The law within Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf is highly corrupt, or does not apply to certain favored groups or castes. Strangers might be fleeced by local lawmen, evildoers can be absolved by a payment, and powerful gentry do as they please.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is recurring in Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf.

The Soulsliver near Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves orgies to channel Transmutation energies of tier 2 via moments of science.

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.

Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf Census Data: Year 2000

1000 of Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 55 work in Agriculture
• 238 work as Craftsmen
• 77 work as Merchants
• 151 work as Service Workers
• 102 work as General Laborers
• 38 work as Skilled Laborers
• 142 work as Civil Servants
• 91 work in Cottage Industries
• 53 work as Artists
• 53 work in Produce Industries

1644 of Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 199 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf was attacked by savage tribes living nearby Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf lost 251 people, 194 livestock, and 88 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 188, when members of Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf's militia enacted an operation to liberate a particular fortification from the enemy. The operation was complicated by a trusted officer who turned traitor and defects. The conflict ended with the defense of the fortification against a siege, which ended in victory for Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Aj-ī̄on Xluwuf's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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