The name Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med was founded by Eluned Ghibulduc, who was culturaly Wood Elven.
Climate
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 6°C (42°F). Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med receives an average of 148 cm/y (58 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med covers an area of nearly 469 km2 (187 mi2), and an average elevation of 4208 m (13805 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med was founded durring the late 14th century in fall of the year 1255, by Eluned Ghibulduc. The establishment of Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's construction back out of the project. Eluned Ghibulduc pushed on reguardles, and Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med was built using the conventions of Wood Elven durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive paverstone streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city rests behind a thick wall made from clay bricks. The wall has all of the proper fortifications and is well made. Unfortuantly the nature of clay brick leaves it quite vulnerable to siege equipment, though the thickness of the wall lends it simmilar resistnace to a thinner hardrock wall. Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's millitarily questionable fortifications 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.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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 Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. On top of this is an unmistakable feeling that Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med is in this condition because there is something terribly wrong with the city. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med long.
Civic Infrastructure
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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 Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's parks.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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. Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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 Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's natural decorations nor waterways.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med 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
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.
In Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.
The Salamander, Fire near Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves sex to channel Abjuration energies of tier 1 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.
Agriculture
Dairy Farmers: 207
Farmers: 292
Farm Laborer: 617
Hunters: 336
Milk Maids: 284
Ranchers: 143
Ranch Hands: 321
Shepherds: 277
Farmland: 446549 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 27770
Poultry: 333246
Swine: 22216
Sheep: 1110
Goats: 222
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 11108
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 222
Blacksmiths: 258
Bookbinders: 142
Buckle-makers: 154
Cabinetmakers: 270
Candlemakers: 383
Carpenters: 364
Clothmakers: 300
Coach and Harness Makers: 118
Coopers: 246
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 162
Copyists: 104
Cutlers: 93
Fabricworkers: 252
Farrier: 822
Furriers: 72
Glassworkers: 411
Gunsmiths: 224
Harness-Makers: 105
Hatters: 229
Hosiery Workers: 79
Jewelers: 127
Leatherwrights: 277
Locksmiths: 111
Matchstick makers: 188
Musical Instrument Makers: 158
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 132
Paper Workers: 152
Plasterers: 146
Pursemakers: 188
Roofers: 119
Ropemakers: 112
Rugmakers: 103
Saddlers: 194
Scabbardmakers: 219
Scalemakers: 118
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 70
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 109
Shoemakers: 101
Soap and Tallow Workers: 403
Tailors: 600
Tanners: 140
Upholsterers: 158
Watchmakers: 150
Weavers: 317
Whitesmiths: 89
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 76
Arcana Sellers: 77
Beer-Sellers: 154
Booksellers: 170
Butchers: 264
Chandlers: 270
Chicken Butchers: 288
Entrepreneurs: 112
Fine Clothiers: 277
Fishmongers: 270
Florists: 66
Potion Sellers: 185
Resellers: 482
Spice Merchants: 150
Wine-sellers: 222
Wheelwright: 179
Woodsellers: 108
Service workers
Bakers: 653
Barbers: 516
Coachmen: 163
Cooks: 482
Doctors: 233
Gamekeepers: 163
Grooms: 96
Hairdressers: 358
Healers: 281
Housekeepers: 317
Housemaids: 482
House Stewards: 326
Inns: 107
Laundry maids: 205
Maidservants: 427
Nursery Maids: 209
Pastrycooks: 358
Restaurateur: 504
Tavern Keepers: 462
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 157
Bleachers: 102
Chemical Workers: 63
Coal Heavers: 217
In-Town Couriers: 246
Long Haul Couriers: 252
Dockyard Workers: 222
Gas Workers: 54
Hay Merchants: 90
Leech Collectors: 274
Millers: 246
Miners: 246
Oilmen and Polishers: 168
Postmen: 241
Pure Finder: 139
Skinners: 336
Sugar Refiners: 62
Tosher: 176
Warehousemen: 396
Watercarriers: 224
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 317
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 145
Alchemist: 169
Clerk: 231
Dentists: 112
Educators: 274
Engineers: 154
Gardeners: 111
Mages: 83
Plumbers: 115
Pharmacist: 135
Professors: 49
Scientists: 82
Wizards: 48
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 109
Bankers: 153
Civil Clerks: 236
Civic Iudex: 126
Consultants: 72
Exorcist: 264
Fixers: 129
Kami Clerk: 224
Landlords: 207
Lawyers: 131
Legend Keepers: 198
Militia Officers: 925
Monks, Monastic: 308
Monks, Civic: 308
Historian, Oral: 264
Historian, Textual: 130
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 258
Priests: 444
Rangers: 144
Rat Catchers: 169
Scholars: 168
Spiritualist: 198
Slayers: 62
Storytellers: 389
Military Officers: 383
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 347
Comfort Services: 370
Enchanters: 122
Herbalists: 123
Jaminators: 370
Needleworkers: 383
Potters: 182
Preserve Makers: 317
Quilters: 158
Seamsters: 584
Spinners: 308
Tinker: 120
Weaver: 284
Artists
Actors: 114
Architects: 44
Bards: 170
Costumers: 67
Dancers: 133
Drafters: 71
Engravers: 88
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 53
Glaziers: 120
Inlayers: 106
Musicians: 358
Painters, Art: 56
Playwrights: 116
Sculptors, Art: 96
Wood Carvers: 383
Writers: 370
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 370
Canners: 336
Cheesmakers: 411
Ice Merchants: 49
Millers: 222
Picklers: 188
Smokers: 138
Stockmakers: 127
Tobacconists: 168
Tallowmakers: 222
41632 of Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
2270 work in Agriculture
9491 work as Craftsmen
3350 work as Merchants
6342 work as Service Workers
4228 work as General Laborers
1708 work as Skilled Laborers
5999 work as Civil Servants
3668 work in Cottage Industries
2345 work as Artists
2231 work in Produce Industries
66118 of Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 3332 (3%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
Many of Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med’s structures date back to the ancient past and a long-vanished culture. They have unique architectural traits, perhaps being made of some strange substance or with uncanny qualities. The locals find them too useful or too durable to destroy, but the buildings often have unpleasant little surprises in their under-explored corners, and there may be greater structures still buried by long ages beneath Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med’s streets.
Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med is known for its unusual rock formations.
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History
In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of spared the town from an attack. Gi̽ Chyhyiōn Med's militia's elite squad is named after .