Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh (/vit/ /ocˈhɪ̘/ [yacht] [tension]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Nulur County of the Kingdom of Hobben.
The name Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh is derived from the Dwarven language, as Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh was founded by Dyêye Rådschå, who was culturaly Dwarvern.
Climate
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh receives an average of 255 cm/y (100 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh covers an area of nearly 261 km2 (104 mi2), and an average elevation of 5886 m (19311 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh was founded durring the late 11th century, by Dyêye Rådschå. The establishment of Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh's construction back out of the project. Dyêye Rådschå pushed on reguardles, and Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh was built using the conventions of Dwarvern durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh is is constructed arround a semi-circular broad worn bedrock mainstreet, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The city has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the city is well defended against anything short of an army. Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh's brittle defences has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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 Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh’s streets.
Civic Infrastructure
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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 Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh's parks.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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. Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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 Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh's natural decorations nor waterways.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh 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
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is based upon new and innovative technologies of construction and the idea that form should follow function. It was an embrace of minimalism and a rejection of ornament. The style became characterized by an emphasis on volume, asymmetrical compositions, and minimal ornamentation..
In Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh vermin leave small tokens in payment for food taken.
The Lizard near Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Augury energies of tier 3 via recitation of scripture.
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.
Agriculture
Dairy Farmers: 117
Farmers: 213
Farm Laborer: 294
Hunters: 206
Milk Maids: 150
Ranchers: 80
Ranch Hands: 165
Shepherds: 154
Farmland: 249493 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 15477
Poultry: 185727
Swine: 12381
Sheep: 619
Goats: 123
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 6190
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 128
Blacksmiths: 128
Bookbinders: 77
Buckle-makers: 84
Cabinetmakers: 140
Candlemakers: 247
Carpenters: 209
Clothmakers: 162
Coach and Harness Makers: 64
Coopers: 140
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 81
Copyists: 59
Cutlers: 52
Fabricworkers: 143
Farrier: 353
Furriers: 39
Glassworkers: 238
Gunsmiths: 136
Harness-Makers: 60
Hatters: 115
Hosiery Workers: 45
Jewelers: 70
Leatherwrights: 158
Locksmiths: 63
Matchstick makers: 92
Musical Instrument Makers: 87
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 80
Paper Workers: 92
Plasterers: 87
Pursemakers: 108
Roofers: 66
Ropemakers: 59
Rugmakers: 61
Saddlers: 103
Scabbardmakers: 120
Scalemakers: 64
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 40
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 59
Shoemakers: 60
Soap and Tallow Workers: 217
Tailors: 353
Tanners: 76
Upholsterers: 91
Watchmakers: 84
Weavers: 182
Whitesmiths: 49
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 42
Arcana Sellers: 42
Beer-Sellers: 91
Booksellers: 98
Butchers: 158
Chandlers: 147
Chicken Butchers: 169
Entrepreneurs: 65
Fine Clothiers: 147
Fishmongers: 171
Florists: 37
Potion Sellers: 101
Resellers: 269
Spice Merchants: 91
Wine-sellers: 131
Wheelwright: 99
Woodsellers: 58
Service workers
Bakers: 309
Barbers: 287
Coachmen: 96
Cooks: 294
Doctors: 130
Gamekeepers: 92
Grooms: 54
Hairdressers: 182
Healers: 179
Housekeepers: 171
Housemaids: 325
House Stewards: 182
Inns: 59
Laundry maids: 116
Maidservants: 206
Nursery Maids: 114
Pastrycooks: 213
Restaurateur: 281
Tavern Keepers: 309
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 89
Bleachers: 56
Chemical Workers: 35
Coal Heavers: 123
In-Town Couriers: 134
Long Haul Couriers: 154
Dockyard Workers: 131
Gas Workers: 29
Hay Merchants: 52
Leech Collectors: 174
Millers: 158
Miners: 143
Oilmen and Polishers: 98
Postmen: 143
Pure Finder: 78
Skinners: 154
Sugar Refiners: 34
Tosher: 98
Warehousemen: 229
Watercarriers: 149
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 193
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 79
Alchemist: 93
Clerk: 123
Dentists: 62
Educators: 174
Engineers: 85
Gardeners: 63
Mages: 46
Plumbers: 65
Pharmacist: 71
Professors: 26
Scientists: 46
Wizards: 26
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 58
Bankers: 80
Civil Clerks: 150
Civic Iudex: 73
Consultants: 40
Exorcist: 140
Fixers: 74
Kami Clerk: 127
Landlords: 120
Lawyers: 76
Legend Keepers: 103
Militia Officers: 386
Monks, Monastic: 213
Monks, Civic: 171
Historian, Oral: 140
Historian, Textual: 69
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 150
Priests: 269
Rangers: 85
Rat Catchers: 95
Scholars: 99
Spiritualist: 119
Slayers: 34
Storytellers: 233
Military Officers: 206
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 187
Comfort Services: 269
Enchanters: 72
Herbalists: 69
Jaminators: 187
Needleworkers: 206
Potters: 99
Preserve Makers: 171
Quilters: 91
Seamsters: 343
Spinners: 176
Tinker: 70
Weaver: 147
Artists
Actors: 65
Architects: 24
Bards: 99
Costumers: 37
Dancers: 74
Drafters: 39
Engravers: 51
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 29
Glaziers: 66
Inlayers: 58
Musicians: 176
Painters, Art: 32
Playwrights: 65
Sculptors, Art: 54
Wood Carvers: 213
Writers: 221
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 213
Canners: 193
Cheesmakers: 213
Ice Merchants: 28
Millers: 134
Picklers: 108
Smokers: 78
Stockmakers: 69
Tobacconists: 99
Tallowmakers: 158
23404 of Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
1262 work in Agriculture
5221 work as Craftsmen
1916 work as Merchants
3599 work as Service Workers
2454 work as General Laborers
959 work as Skilled Laborers
3310 work as Civil Servants
2087 work in Cottage Industries
1303 work as Artists
1293 work in Produce Industries
36029 of Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2476 (4%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh was unknowingly built atop something unstable, and now that substrate is crumbling. It may be swampy ground or a decaying coastline, or it could be an ancient buried city that’s now giving way. In the case of some antique habitation, the denizens that once lived there might be boiling upward as their home is collapsing, or new opportunities may be revealed even as the community’s present structure is ruined.
Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.
POI
History
The the a katar of Wild Magic, an a katar imbued with great amounts of Wild Magic energies was created near Ckÿph Vet Ochÿh by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.