Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä (/gaɪ̯̂/ /gʊ̋iː/ [thermal] [berry]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Zǔlēmsaw̌fr Provence of the Hobben.

The name Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä is derived from the Goblin language, as Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä was founded by Grahr Sru Mraez, who was culturaly Goblin.

Climate

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°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 12°C (53°F). Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä receives an average of 98 cm/y (38 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä covers an area of nearly 204 km² (81 mi²), and an average elevation of 3090 m (10137 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä was founded durring the early 11th century, by Grahr Sru Mraez. The establishment of Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä was built using the conventions of Goblin durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä is buildings are arranged arround a single crampt cobblestone mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the city a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. 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specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment.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. Astonishigly, the brittle defences are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

A look around Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä seems to be home to a quite vibrant and boisterous community. Everywhere one looks they can see people going out their daily business with a smile and a spring in their step. Children play loudly in the streets, causing untold havoc as youth are want and allowed to do.

Civic Infrastructure

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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 Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä's parks.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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.

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

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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.

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

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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. Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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 Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä's natural decorations nor waterways.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä 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

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä'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 Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä rain occurs in reverse with water pooling up from the earth then falling into the skies to from clouds, this unsettles every visitor that sees it.

The Plant-Imbued Ape near Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves drinking to channel Mysticism energies of tier 3 via oath swearing.

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.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä Census Data: Year 2000

18005 of Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 954 work in Agriculture
• 3974 work as Craftsmen
• 1457 work as Merchants
• 2716 work as Service Workers
• 1863 work as General Laborers
• 741 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2645 work as Civil Servants
• 1603 work in Cottage Industries
• 1048 work as Artists
• 1004 work in Produce Industries

27703 of Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2405 (5%) 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.

Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami ended a famine plaguing Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä. One of Gî Gō̋y Ni̋ēkēä's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History