Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ (Zdiyā /ˈgabɑ/ [Propername] [gold]) is a subtropical Large City located in Iyâ Kelæ County, Napesia Earldom, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ was founded by Shniken, who was culturaly Warrenese.

Climate

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 14°C (57°F). Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ receives an average of 203 cm/y (79 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ covers an area of nearly 275 km² (110 mi²), and an average elevation of 800 m (2624 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ was founded durring the late 18th century in late fall of the year 1695, by Shniken. The establishment of Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ was built using the conventions of Warrenese durring the late 18th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ is buildings are built arround a single narrow split-log ties mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city is the proud owner of a properly designed set of renforced walls made from mighty querried stone blocks. Their construction and material choices would make a dwarf weap with joy, for each and every part of the elaborate fortifications are purly functional and robust well byond reason. Even nonexperts can tell the walls are an excelent defencive structure. The exceptionaly well made fortifications have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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 Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Even with that as it is, everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or much of both. The town should be gone, not dying. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable.

Civic Infrastructure

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

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

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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 Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹'s parks.

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

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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.

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

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

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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.

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

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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. Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹'s grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

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

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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 Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹'s natural decorations nor waterways.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ 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

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹'s town hall 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 Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ every night at precisely midnight every structure in town is engulfed by sailors fire until the end of the witching hour.

The Ifrit near Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ are known to be quite timid.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹'s citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Abjuration energies of tier 2 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 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.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ Census Data: Year 2000

24258 of Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹'s population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 1331 work in Agriculture
• 5382 work as Craftsmen
• 2002 work as Merchants
• 3710 work as Service Workers
• 2546 work as General Laborers
• 1011 work as Skilled Laborers
• 3486 work as Civil Servants
• 2192 work in Cottage Industries
• 1320 work as Artists
• 1278 work in Produce Industries

38704 of Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹'s population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1947 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Some important ruler or leading figure resides in the community. This may be the seat of a regional lord, or it could be the traditional residence of a high priest, great magus, merchant house, or other wielder of influence. The community itself may or may not be under their direct control, but the wishes of the august figure must be acknowledged by the locals.

Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹ is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami ended a drought plaguing Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹. One of Àdàda Gabâ Higu̹'s local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History