Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v (/bi̘m/ /təˑp/ [lung] [massive; enormous]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Quiegsan Region of the Tetburland.

The name Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Goblin language, as Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Séoú Yoīb̪f̄̄ 'Erica Hamsy' Yó̄kīs Mēb Ha̋chīy, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°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 24°C (75°F). Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 238 cm/y (93 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 72 km² (28 mi²), and an average elevation of 5546 m (18195 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 14th century in winter of the year 1271, by Séoú Yoīb̪f̄̄ 'Erica Hamsy' Yó̄kīs Mēb Ha̋chīy. The establishment of Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Séoú Yoīb̪f̄̄ 'Erica Hamsy' Yó̄kīs Mēb Ha̋chīy electing to pay people to resettle in Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v.

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

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are located arround a single premissive split-log ties 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.

Bi̊mtāp 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 Bi̊mtāp 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

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

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

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

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

Bi̊mtāp 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.

Bi̊mtāp 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.

Bi̊mtāp 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.

Bi̊mtāp 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.

Bi̊mtāp 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.

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

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

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Bi̊mtāp 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 Large City. Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Bi̊mtāp 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 Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Bi̊mtāp 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.

Bi̊mtāp 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.

Bi̊mtāp 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

Life is hard in Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v. Its people are impoverished compared to their peers elsewhere. Something is making the locals stay, however, whether fear of the alternative, hope for a better future, or a stubborn attachment to their ancestral lands. Whatver the reason, living in this harsh area for generations has made the people of Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v a notably resourceful and hearty people.

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

In Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v every night at precisely midnight every structure in town is engulfed by sailors fire until the end of the witching hour.

The Plant-Imbued Ape near Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves drinking to channel Transmutation energies of tier 3 via guttural bellowing.

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.

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

6340 of Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 347 work in Agriculture
• 1435 work as Craftsmen
• 532 work as Merchants
• 956 work as Service Workers
• 651 work as General Laborers
• 255 work as Skilled Laborers
• 913 work as Civil Servants
• 574 work in Cottage Industries
• 341 work as Artists
• 336 work in Produce Industries

10327 of Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 340 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Bi̊mtāp Ji̊ Qi̊v is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of secured a clean water supply for . A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.

History